Practice Areas
Experienced Michigan Legal Counsel • Aggressive Courtroom Representation
At the Dorn Law Firm in Southfield, Michigan, we are committed to helping clients overcome trying times with the least turmoil, least expense, and most positive outcome. If an out-of-court solution can minimize the risk you face while achieving your goal and minimizing cost, we will take it. If a trial is necessary, we understand the law and how local judges and juries are likely to rule. We make sure you understand your options.
The Dorn Law Firm provides effective legal representation in adult and juvenile criminal law, personal bankruptcy, family law, and business matters in the metro Detroit area. Contact us online or call 248.438.8716 to speak with attorney Heather Dorn.
Personal Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Prevention
Are you juggling credit cards? Barely making the minimum payment each month? Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop the vicious cycle of late payments, higher interest, and finance charges. It can stop harassing phone calls and debt collection actions. Through the process of bankruptcy, you can get a fresh start. We can help with pre-bankruptcy advice and with home foreclosure prevention help.
Attorney Heather Dorn defends adults and juveniles facing misdemeanor or felony charges in Michigan state or federal court, including these:
- DUI/OWI/OWVI: First offense, second offense, a felony DUI link to repeat/felony dui. Learn more about drunk driving defense strategies and Michigan habitual offender laws.
- Drug crimes: Drug possession and sales, including illegal possession of legal prescription drugs
- Theft crimes and shoplifting
- Domestic violence and defense against protective orders.
We are practical and effective in helping you negotiate settlements, but aggressive in the courtroom when we need to be.
- We protect your financial interests in the division of marital assets and spousal support and child support.
- We protect your important relationships by negotiating workable parenting plans in child custody cases and by helping fathers establish paternity.
- We continue to assist you with post-divorce modifications of court orders for custody or child support modification and enforcement
Business Law
Attorney Dorn assists area businesses with new business formation and business transactions and contracts.
Find out how our lawyer can improve your situation. Contact our Southfield law office at 248.438.8716 or call toll free at 866.684.5816. Evening and weekend meetings are available by appointment.






