Mark E. Crane, PLLC

Divorce and Family Law

Mark Crane has represented clients in family law matters for over fifteen years. He regularly practices before the Family Division Judges of the Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Lapeer and Genesee County Circuit Courts. Mark has extensive experience with the following types of family law matters:

Probate Administration and Litigation

Probate is the legal process that takes place when a deceased person's estate needs to be distributed with the assistance of the Probate Court, generally because there was no estate planning or incomplete planning prior to the individual's death. Probate courts handle cases involving:

Business Litigation

Mark Crane began handling business litigation matters immediately following his graduation from law school. Over the years, he has added other areas to his practice, with an emphasis on family law matters. However, he has never lost his grounding as a business lawyer and continues to be, first and foremost, a lawyer for business people. During his fifteen years of practice, Mark has handled business matters involving:

Drunk Driving and License Restoration

Fines. Court Costs. Probation. Jail. Michigan courts impose heavy penalties for drinking and driving. For most people arrested for drunk driving, however, the single greatest threat is the potential loss of a driver's license. Given the lack of public transportation in southeast Michigan, the loss of a driver's license can be devastating and often leads to the loss of a job or the inability to run a business or attend school.

If you have been arrested for OWI (DUI/OUIL) or any other alcohol-related offense, it is imperative that you act quickly. You need aggressive, thorough and experienced legal representation. Do not retain any attorney who tells you, during your first telephone call or meeting, that your only option is to "plea bargain" and hope for the best. At Mark E. Crane, PLLC, we approach every new drunk driving case as though it will be taken to trial. We obtain a thorough and detailed history from you and we order your driving record. We obtain, review and analyze the police report, arrest videos and Datamaster/Breathalyzer reports, looking for possible legal defenses or procedural defects. We evaluate the manner in which the traffic stop and arrest were handled, looking for possible grounds for dismissal of the charges. We explore every possible avenue of defense available to you. Ultimately, a plea to a lesser offense may be the best available option for you. In order for you to be able to make an informed and responsible decision, however, your attorney must first perform a great deal of investigation and background work. Any attorney who does not do so is not adequately representing his or her client.

In addition to defending drunk driving matters at the District Court level, Mark Crane also handles license restoration matters before the Michigan Secretary of State's Driver License Appeal Division (DLAD). If your license has been revoked, you may be limited with respect to how often you can appear before the DLAD seeking restoration of your license. You carry the burden of proof at the license restoration hearing and must demonstrate, by clear and convincing evidence, that your alcohol problems are under control. Mark Crane has handled license restoration matters for over a decade. He has the skills and experience necessary to guide you past the procedural pitfalls in order to maximize your chances of success at your DLAD license restoration hearing.