Jeffrey Lance Abood - Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney

Jeffrey Lance Abood graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University and earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and follows in a long family tradition of serving people as a litigator. 

Based in Birmingham Michigan, Jeffrey practices in the areas of family law (including divorce, child custody and support) and criminal defense (including alcohol and drug related offenses and white collar crime). Jeffrey is one of Michigan’s premiere Divorce attorneys, and is a favored litigator for Nationally known sports teams. He has handled cases before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Michigan Lottery Bureau, sat on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board of Wayne State University, and serves as General Counsel to Metro-Detroit non-profit organizations.

His contacts and relationships make him a force as a legal practitioner, and his attention to detail has led him to lead counsel on a number of high-profile cases that have garnered international attention, including the wrongful termination case of a teacher, a child custody dispute, and representation of high-profile professional athletes and elected officials.

In addition to being dynamic in the courtroom, he has authored numerous articles on the subject of divorce, and both local and national media regularly look to him to contribute to or opine on the subject. The courts, meanwhile, appreciate his skill and ability to resolve complex disputes. He is active in serving the community, and is a proud member of several charitable and community boards, and has served as a director of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.

10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction 2020 award
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney Award
10 Best award emblem for 2017-2018
Top 10 2020 Family Law Award
ASLA badge
NAFLA Badge 2018
Best of Hour Magazine award.
Sports Lawyers Association Logo
10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction 2020 award
DBusiness logo
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney Award
Top 10 2020 Family Law Award
10 Best award emblem for 2017-2018
ASLA badge
NAFLA Badge 2018
Best of Hour Magazine award.
Sports Lawyers Association Logo
Jeffrey Lance Abood

Jeffrey Lance Abood graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University and earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and follows in a long family tradition of serving people as a litigator. 

Based in Birmingham Michigan, Jeffrey practices in the areas of family law (including divorce, child custody and support) and criminal defense (including alcohol and drug related offenses and white collar crime). Jeffrey is one of Michigan’s premiere Divorce attorneys, and is a favored litigator for Nationally known sports teams. He has handled cases before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Michigan Lottery Bureau, sat on the Criminal Justice Advisory Board of Wayne State University, and serves as General Counsel to Metro-Detroit non-profit organizations.

His contacts and relationships make him a force as a legal practitioner, and his attention to detail has led him to lead counsel on a number of high-profile cases that have garnered international attention, including the wrongful termination case of a teacher, a child custody dispute, and representation of high-profile professional athletes and elected officials. 

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In addition to being dynamic in the courtroom, he has authored numerous articles on the subject of divorce, and both local and national media regularly look to him to contribute to or opine on the subject. The courts, meanwhile, appreciate his skill and ability to resolve complex disputes. He is active in serving the community, and is a proud member of several charitable and community boards, and has served as a director of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.

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10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction 2020 award
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney Award
Top 10 2020 Family Law Award
10 Best award emblem for 2017-2018
ASLA badge
NAFLA Badge 2018
Sports Lawyers Association Logo
Best of Hour Magazine award.

Jeffrey Lance Abood

Jeffrey Lance Abood

Background

Education

Missouri Southern State University


Wayne State University


Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Bar Admissions

Michigan 

Hour magazine cover

Awards

  • DBusiness 2022 Top Lawyer
  • DBusiness 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018,  Top Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers 2021, 2020
  • Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, Attorney & Practice Magazine, 2020
  • 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2020
  • America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2020
  • Expert in the Field of Family Law 2018, 2019 & 2020; DBusiness Top Lawyers 
  • Top 40 Lawyer Under 40, 2016, American Society of Legal Advocates

  • Best Divorce Lawyer 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, HOUR Detroit Magazine

  • Rising Star 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019; Super Lawyers 

  • Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Michigan, 2014 & 2015; National Academy of Family Law Attorneys 

  • Client Satisfaction 10 Best 2014, 2015, & 2016; American Institute for Family Law Attorneys, Nation’s Top One Percent 2015 & 2019; National Academy of Distinguished Counsel 

  • Client Satisfaction 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2018; American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 

  • 3 Years 10 Best Under 40, 2016; American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 
  • 
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 In Michigan, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys; 2014 & 2015

associations

  • Member of The Sports Lawyers Association
  • Sustaining Fellow Member of The Oakland County Bar Association (The Fellow title is limited to five percent or less of active members)
  • Member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan Association
  • Member of The Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/International
  • Association of Chiefs of Police Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course Certified
  • Member of The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Board of Directors

Media & Publications

Television Appearances: 

  • Numerous TV and News interviews
Print: 
  • Hour Detroit Magazine:  The Face of Divorce – Jeffrey Lance Abood – Abood Law Firm

Contact Us About Your Case

The attorneys at The Abood Law Firm are happy to provide initial consultations at no charge and are available to advise clients 365 days a year. Contact us today to see how Abood Law can help you.

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