Criminal Defense
Being investigated or charged with a crime places the power of the government against you. Decisions made at the beginning of a case—including whether to answer questions, consent to a search or accept an early offer—can affect everything that follows.
Led by a former police officer and prosecutor, Ben Hall Law understands how criminal allegations are investigated, charged and pursued. We examine the evidence, challenge unsupported assumptions and prepare every case according to its facts rather than treating the charge as a foregone conclusion.
The firm represents clients in matters involving assault, domestic violence, homicide, fraud and theft, juvenile offenses, drug charges, DUI and OWI, drugged driving, probation violations and other Michigan criminal allegations. We also assist eligible clients with driver’s license restoration and expungement.
Personal Injury
An injury caused by someone else’s negligence can create problems long after the original incident. Medical bills accumulate, time away from work affects household income, and an insurance company may begin protecting its own interests before the injured person fully understands the extent of the damage.
Ben Hall Law represents people injured in motor-vehicle collisions and on unsafe property. We investigate how the injury occurred, determine who may be legally responsible and document the financial and personal losses resulting from it. The objective is not simply to process an insurance claim, but to pursue an outcome that accounts for the actual effect of the injury.
The firm handles car, truck, bus, motorcycle, bicycle and rideshare accident claims, together with slip-and-fall and other premises-liability matters.
Student Defense
A student accused of misconduct may face criminal charges, university discipline or both. These proceedings operate under different rules, but either can affect education, housing, financial aid, athletics and future employment.
Ben Hall Law helps students and their families understand the different processes involved and the consequences that may follow from each. The firm represents students facing allegations involving underage DUI or OWI, controlled substances, prescription medication, minor in possession charges, fire-code violations and Title IX proceedings.
Based near Michigan State University, the firm understands that protecting a student requires attention to more than the immediate accusation. The decisions made now may continue to matter long after the disciplinary or criminal case has ended.
Public Service Representation
Police officers, firefighters, veterans and other public servants can face consequences that extend beyond an ordinary criminal case. An allegation may trigger an internal investigation, employment action, licensing concerns and public scrutiny before the underlying facts have been fairly established.
Ben Hall’s background as a Marine, police officer and prosecutor gives him firsthand knowledge of public service, law enforcement culture and the pressures these cases create. Ben Hall Law represents police officers facing criminal allegations and misconduct claims, as well as other public servants whose careers or reputations are under threat.
The firm approaches these matters with an understanding of both the legal issues and what a public-service career means to the person who has built it.
Police Officer Defense
Public Service Employees
Where Ben Hall Law Practices
Ben Hall Law is based in East Lansing and represents clients throughout Michigan. Whether the firm can accept a particular matter will depend upon its nature, location, deadlines and procedural posture.
The firm has developed dedicated criminal-defense resources for people facing charges in:
These pages provide location-specific information about criminal-defense representation in those communities. They do not define the full geographical reach of the firm or suggest that every type of matter is handled identically in every location.
If your case or injury arose elsewhere in Michigan, contact the firm to discuss where it occurred and what proceedings have begun.
Experience From Every Side
Ben Hall has served as a United States Marine, spent ten years in law enforcement and worked as a prosecutor before becoming a defense and personal-injury attorney. That background provides an uncommon perspective on how institutions investigate events, evaluate evidence and apply pressure.
It also shaped the firm’s approach to clients. We prepare thoroughly, communicate directly and continue pushing when the government, an insurer or another institution expects someone to accept its version of events without a fight.
Unsure Where Your Situation Fits?
You do not need to identify the correct practice-area label before contacting Ben Hall Law. Tell us what happened, where it occurred, what documents you have received and whether any deadlines or scheduled proceedings are approaching. We will help you determine what kind of legal problem you are facing, whether the firm can assist and what the next step should be.
