Criminal Defense Attorneys for Judge Lisa Asadoorian

If you are facing criminal charges and Judge Lisa Asadoorian is your judge, we can help you. We have extensive experience with Judge Asadoorian, and we can provide the best possible defense.

Judge Lisa Asadoorian 52-3 District Court

What you need to know about Judge Lisa Asadoorian

52-3 District Court Judge Lisa Asadoorian is one of three district court judges at the court in Rochester Hills, and she and her companion judges serve the communities of Addison Township, Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Oxford Township; Rochester, Rochester Hills, Village of Lake Orion, Village of Leonard, Village of Oxford.

Judge Lisa Asadoorian in Rochester Hills graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Criminal Justice in 1986 and then proceeded to earn a Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1989. Judge Asadoorian was first elected to the bench in November 2000. She is a former Senior Trial Attorney for the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. After her time at the Prosecutor’s Office, she opened a private law office and was appointed Magistrate of the 52-3 District Court in 1995.

Types of criminal cases handled by Judge Asadoorian

Judge Lisa Asadoorian in the Rochester Hills District Court

As with all district court judges, Judge Lisa Asadoorian in Rochester Hills handles all civil infractions (non-criminal matters that carry only a fine), all misdemeanors (cases that carry up to a possible one year in jail), and felony preliminary exams (felony cases are those that carry a possible jail term of more than one year). Judge Asadoorian is considered a law-abiding judge who routinely hands out tough sentences, including jail and lengthy terms of probation. Although she is a former prosecutor with a “law and order” reputation, she is compassionate and respectful. She will give all parties the opportunity to speak and argue their cases; however, she will not tolerate those who are unprepared or are full of excuses. A skilled, prepared, and respected criminal defense lawyer gives those appearing before Judge Asadoorian an advantage in court.

A few examples of misdemeanor cases for which a trial may be held are:

Retail Fraud 2nd and 3rd Degree
Operating While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence 1st and 2nd Offense
Domestic Violence
Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
Misdemeanor Drug Offenses
Assault and Battery

A few examples of felony cases for which a preliminary exam will be scheduled are:

Felonious Assault
Retail Fraud 1st Degree
Home Invasion
Armed or Unarmed Robbery
Serious Drug Offenses
Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense
Drug and Weapons Crimes

Connected to the community and engaged

Judge Asadoorian is involved in many community activities and organizations in the judicial district in which she is a judge and of which she is a lifelong resident. Some of these organizations include HAVEN, American Inn of Court, the Auburn Hills, Oxford, and Lake Orion Chambers of Commerce; she is on the Board of Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Oakland County Teen Court, and the Rochester Area Jaycees. She also regularly speaks at schools and local events. In 2004, she was named the 2004 Outstanding Young Government Leader for the State of Michigan. Judge Lisa Asadoorian in Rochester Hills has also won the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence Award.

One serious, but fair judge

Judge Lisa Asadoorian 52-3 District Court Rochester Hills

Judge Asadoorian is well-known as being one of the tougher judges on crime. She became well known for her unusual policy of making drunk driving defendants take a tour of the county morgue. Although many defendants expressed shock at the prospect of visiting the morgue, it cannot be denied that such an experience must have impacted the defendants. This policy received some pushback from some in the legal community and the general public, but overall the policy was approved by most citizens in the community. Judge Lisa Asadoorian in Rochester Hills believed that if someone saw the potential outcome of drunk driving, they may be influenced to reconsider the next time they thought about driving after drinking too much. Although this policy has been discontinued, it showed that Judge Asadoorian believes in making a lasting impact on defendants and attorneys alike.

Preparation, preparation, preparation…

As with most judges, Judge Lisa Asadoorian in Rochester Hills takes her job seriously, and she expects attorneys to be well-prepared when they come to her court. Attorneys who are not well-prepared can expect to be called out for it, and they deserve it. The attorneys at LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. regularly appear before Judge Asadoorian, and we have an excellent reputation for being 100% prepared at all times. We are confident Judge Asadoorian appreciates that we are always prepared and always meet the highest levels of professional standards. We have a fine working relationship with Judge Asadoorian and her court staff.

If you have a case before Judge Asadoorian, call LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. We will find a way to help you.

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