The Law Offices Of Barton Morris

The Law Offices Of Barton Morris Our experienced attorneys handle state and federal cases across Michigan. Barton and his team's aggressive style consistently gets great results.

The Law Offices of Barton Morris, with over 25+ years practicing criminal law, we provide aggressive
criminal defense for the most serious charges:
Federal Offenses • Assault & Battery • Firearm Charges • Drugs • Theft • Fraud • Misdemeanors We specialize in all drug, alcohol, and firearm related criminal matters including drug possession, trafficking, distribution and conspiracy, as well as DUI/

OWI, and weapons charges. Our lawyers also excel in white-collar crimes including drivers license restoration, expungement, fraud and tax evasion. The key is that our attorneys, unlike most, are accomplished trial lawyers. As a result, they demand the respect of the legal community. No lawyer can get you the best possible outcome unless they are adequately prepared for trial. Sufficient preparation for a jury trial lets prosecutors and judges know that they are in for a fight which always leads to great results. We provide a full-time executive transportation employee and have our own executive vehicle that we use for many different purposes including delivering documents, files and evidence. We're also pleased to transport our clients and attorneys anywhere in Michigan. This all allows for maximum efficiency and productivity for the attorney and the client. Barton Morris was selected a Super Lawyer in 2014 - 2022, a Top Attorney in Metro Detroit by Hour Magazine, is rated 10.0 by AVVO, and is the only attorney in Michigan certified by the American Chemical Society as a Forensic Lawyer-Scientist. Barton Morris is very skilled in challenging all types of scientific evidence including biological chemical testing, forensic ballistics analysis, DNA, fingerprint analysis and solid dose drug testing.

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08/19/2026

The news is real.
On August 17, the Department of Justice published the rule that opens federal firearm rights restoration. For roughly 30 years, there was no federal path back. Now there is.

But the application is not open yet. It opens in stages over the coming months. And the first window takes just 5,000 people nationwide.

The ones who get through will be the ones whose files were ready before the door opened.
The video explains what this means for you. Seeing where you stand takes two minutes - no phone call, no obligation: https://hubs.ly/Q04ty12f0

Police smelled ma*****na. That's no longer enough to search your car in Michigan. ⚖️On July 22, the Michigan Supreme Cou...
08/01/2026

Police smelled ma*****na. That's no longer enough to search your car in Michigan. ⚖️

On July 22, the Michigan Supreme Court decided People v Wilkins — and it changes what can happen at a traffic stop:

🔹 The smell of ma*****na ALONE no longer gives police probable cause to search your vehicle
🔹 Officers now need evidence of an actual CRIME — not just a civil infraction — before a warrantless search
🔹 If your case started with "I smelled ma*****na," the evidence found in that search may be suppressible

The defendant in Wilkins was charged with carrying a concealed weapon after a search that started with odor alone. The Supreme Court threw that search out.

We broke down the full ruling — what it changes, what it doesn't, and what it means if you're facing charges from a vehicle search:
👉 https://michigancriminalattorney.com/michigan-ma*****na-smell-car-search-people-v-wilkins/

📞 Free consultation → michigancriminalattorney.com

Attorney advertising. Not legal advice — every case is different.

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A convicted felon walked into court and said: "Prove it." ⚖️North Carolina's lifetime gun ban for felons is on trial — l...
07/30/2026

A convicted felon walked into court and said: "Prove it." ⚖️

North Carolina's lifetime gun ban for felons is on trial — literally. A defendant is arguing the state can't just point to a decades-old conviction and call it constitutional. Under recent Supreme Court precedent, the government has to justify taking your rights — not just assume it.

Here's why this matters in Michigan:

🔹 Michigan has its own felon-in-possession law (MCL 750.224f) — and its own path to getting rights BACK
🔹 Many people don't realize their Michigan gun rights may already be restorable — 3 or 5 years after completing their sentence, depending on the felony
🔹 Courts nationwide are rethinking lifetime bans, especially for non-violent convictions

A felony conviction doesn't have to be the end of your Second Amendment story.

Wondering where you stand? The eligibility check takes 2 minutes → armedagain.com

Attorney advertising. Not legal advice — every case is different.

As the year comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank all our clients for trusting us to fight for you throughout 202...
12/23/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to sincerely thank all our clients for trusting us to fight for you throughout 2025. We’re honored by that trust and look forward to continuing to fight for justice in 2026. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season.

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