Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Dearborn
El Kodssi Law Firm has been dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation since 2005. Our firm combines over 15 years of legal experience with a client-centered approach to address complex legal challenges. We specialize in family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense while maintaining a general practice to serve diverse legal needs. Our founder, Hayssam A. El Kodssi, brings international legal expertise and a master of laws degree to every case. We prioritize personalized attention, offering free initial consultations and multilingual services in English, Arabic, and French.Our team advocates fiercely for clients' rights while maintaining transparency throughout the legal process. We serve southeast Michigan with office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our proven track record demonstrates our ability to achieve favorable outcomes in both negotiated settlements and courtroom litigation. We remain available for emergency consultations to address urgent legal matters. Our commitment to excellence has earned us positive client testimonials highlighting our professionalism and effectiveness.
Services
Family Law Representation
Bankruptcy Filings
Criminal Defense
General Legal Practice
Social Security Claims
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of combined legal experience in multiple jurisdictions
- Our founder holds a master of laws degree and speaks three languages
- We provide free initial consultations for all legal matters
- Our team maintains a proven track record in courtroom litigation
- We offer personalized case management with direct attorney communication
What people say
Very professional
Responsive communication
Successful case outcomes
Reasonable pricing
Multilingual services
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and international custody disputes. We provide assertive advocacy while prioritizing clients' family needs. Our attorney's expertise in the Hague Convention helps resolve cross-border custody cases effectively.
Bankruptcy Filings
We guide clients through Chapter 7 bankruptcy options and debt settlement alternatives. Our approach balances financial rehabilitation with property protection. We help clients understand dischargeable debts while maintaining eligibility for necessary assets.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense covers DUI charges, drug offenses, and assault cases. We challenge evidence while protecting constitutional rights. Our experience includes both misdemeanor defense and felony charge mitigation strategies.
General Legal Practice
We handle civil claims, traffic violations, and Social Security applications. Our practice addresses minor legal disputes and complex civil matters. We provide guidance for contract breaches and personal injury claims.
Social Security Claims
Our team navigates Social Security application processes to prevent common errors. We help clients secure disability benefits through proper documentation and appeals when necessary. Our guidance ensures compliance with federal requirements.
People
Hayssam A. El Kodssi
Founding Attorney
With over 15 years of legal experience, Hayssam holds a master of laws degree and practiced internationally before focusing on Michigan family law and bankruptcy cases.
Hussein
Paralegal
Our paralegal provides professional support with strong client communication skills and detailed case management experience.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense while maintaining a general practice for other legal matters.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all legal services to discuss your specific situation.
Are your attorneys available for emergencies?
Our team remains available for emergency legal consultations outside regular business hours.
What languages do you speak?
We offer legal services in English, Arabic, and French to better serve our diverse client base.
How do you handle out-of-court settlements?
We pursue amicable resolutions first but prepare strong litigation strategies if court proceedings become necessary.
Can I keep my property during bankruptcy?
Our bankruptcy guidance helps clients understand property exemptions and debt discharge options under Chapter 7.
