Lehman Law Firm, PLLC

11/06/2026

The only thing better than fighting for justice? Helping other lawyers become better at it!

Today, Mariell traded her spot in the courtroom for a spot at the front of the room teaching fellow criminal defense attorneys about one of my favorite parts of trial practice - jury selection.

Mariell is honored to be teaching another day of the course that she developed at the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) Annual Fall Conference, sharing her strategies, her experiences, and her lessons learned from years of picking juries and trying cases.

Jury selection is so much more than asking questions. It’s about understanding people, uncovering biases, building trust, and protecting our clients’ fundamental right to a fair trial.

Great advocacy doesn’t happen by accident. It takes preparation, strategy, and the willingness to keep learning. Mariell has always believed that when we share our knowledge and make each other better we strengthen the entire criminal defense bar and ultimately, the quality of representation our clients receive.

Mariell is proud to be part of a profession where we can be fierce advocates in the courtroom and still learn from, support, and elevate one another outside of it.

11/03/2026

Your voice matters! Your vote matters!

At Lehman Law Firm, we spend every day defending the rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution. But protecting those rights doesn’t begin and end in a courtroom.

It begins with participation. Voting is one of the most powerful ways we can participate in our democracy, hold elected officials accountable, and help shape the future of our communities.

Whether it’s the people making our laws, the judges interpreting them, or the local leaders making decisions that affect our everyday lives, elections have consequences.

You don’t have to agree with your neighbor. You don’t have to vote the same way as your friends or family. But you should make your voice heard.

Be informed. Be engaged. Exercise your right to vote. Because democracy works best when we all participate.

Lehman Law Firm | Justice with integrity.

10/14/2026

At Lehman Law Firm, we believe that one mistake shouldn’t define a young person’s entire future.

Today, we secured a significant result for a juvenile client who was facing a serious felony charge with potentially devastating collateral consequences.

The result? A reduction to a 90-day misdemeanor.

That’s not just a reduction in charges. That’s a meaningful difference in the consequences our client faces and an opportunity to move forward without the weight of the original felony charge.

Juvenile cases aren’t just about what happens in the courtroom today. They’re about protecting a young person’s opportunities, potential, and future.

Every child has a story. Every case deserves individualized advocacy. And every future is worth fighting for.

At Lehman Law Firm, we don’t just look at the charges - we look at the lives those charges could change.

10/09/2026

One shared goal: keeping our kids safe.

Mariell was proud to participate as a panelist in “Straight Talk: Teens, School Safety & the Law,” a community forum hosted by Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

As criminal defense attorneys, we see firsthand how decisions made by young people can have life-altering consequences. We also know that education, prevention, accountability, and protecting constitutional rights are all critical pieces of the conversation - and of the justice system.

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and law enforcement officers may stand on opposite sides of the courtroom but protecting our children and strengthening our communities should never be a divided mission.

Thank you to Mr. Lucido for inviting us to the courtroom able. We appreciate the opportunity to bring the defense perspective to the discussion and engage in meaningful conversations about issues that impact our youth, families, and schools. Because some of the most important advocacy happens outside the courtroom.

02/19/2026

Tuesday, the court dismissed our client’s charges at preliminary examination.

This outcome is a reminder that preparation, persistence, and principled advocacy make a difference. Standing beside someone while their future hangs in the balance is never something I take lightly and today was a powerful example of the system working the way it is supposed to.

Grateful for the opportunity to fight for my client's rights and for a result that reflects fairness and accountability.

02/19/2026

Last night, a young client of mine slept in her own bed for the first time in 18 months. This was only accomplished through the coordinated hard work of our office, the prosecutor's office, and the courts.

For the first time in over a year she got to enjoy the quiet, ordinary comfort of home - something most of us take for granted, but something we fought incredibly hard for her to get back to.

Juvenile cases are different. They’re not just about charges or court dates. They’re about kids. Kids who make mistakes, kids who carry trauma, kids who still have so much life ahead of them. Sometimes, they just need someone to stand in their corner and remind the system that rehabilitation matters.

Walking alongside young people through the hardest chapters of their lives is one of the most meaningful parts of what I do. Today wasn’t just a legal victory - it was a human one.

I hope last night brought peace, rest, and the reminder that a new chapter is possible.

02/14/2026

Today is a day that celebrates love for our families, our friends, and our community. At our firm, we are reminded that love also shows up in the work we do every day: standing beside our clients, protecting their rights, and believing that every person deserves to be heard with dignity and fairness.

Justice isn’t just a profession it is a commitment to people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. That commitment is rooted in compassion, integrity, and unwavering advocacy.

Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones, friends, or simply taking a moment for yourself, we hope your day is filled with strength, support, and connection.

01/30/2026

NOT GUILTY on all 9 counts.

After a full jury trial, our client was found NOT GUILTY of all nine counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct.

These cases are among the most serious and emotionally charged in our justice system. Accusations alone can permanently damage lives which is why the constitutional presumption of innocence matters.

We are grateful for a jury that carefully evaluated the evidence, followed the law, and held the prosecution to its burden of proof. Today’s verdict is a powerful reminder that allegations are not evidence and that justice requires fairness, diligence, and integrity at every stage.

Our firm remains committed to standing between our clients and the full weight of the government - protecting rights, demanding accountability, and pursuing justice with integrity.

We cannot be happier for our client!!

01/26/2026

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