Our Firm
We are lifelong Michigan residents and proudly have maintained our law practice in Macomb County since 1980. The greatest asset of the Abdo Law Firm is our reputation with our clients, the community and the courts. Our attorneys practice extensively in all district and circuit courts located in Macomb County, Oakland County, St. Clair County and Wayne County. We take great pride in the fact that many of our clients consistently refer their friends and family to us and have remained loyal to our firm for more than 25 years.
The Abdo Law Firm understands all of the concerns when someone is suspected of a crime, the subject of a criminal investigation, charged with a criminal or drunk driving offense. When taking on new clients, the Abdo Law Firm keeps an open mind and is sensitive to each person's unique circumstances. We work closely with our clients and offer a realistic assessment of each client’s case based upon several factors, including but not limited to, the client’s criminal and personal background, the reputation of the court involved and the details and evidence of the case which may aggravate or mitigate the outcome. Our legal objective is always the same: To obtain the best possible result for each client based upon the totality of circumstances! Most of all, we are dedicated to provide the utmost care and professional attention to every client that entrusts a case to our firm.
Affiliations
- Macomb County Bar Association
- Prosecuting Attorney Coordinating Council
- Author, “Closing Arguments”, a practice guide
- Lakeshore Legal Aid Contributor
- Bench and Bar Justice System Advisory Committee
- Macomb Pro Bono Honor Roll
- Criminal Defense Resource Center
- Macomb County Bar Foundation Founding Contributors
- Media Contributions: Source Newspaper, Macomb Daily, Detroit News
- United States District Court, Eastern District for the State of Michigan
- Abdo and LaGrasso, Medical Marijuana Lawyers
- 1977, Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
- 1980, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor
Cy Matthew Abdo opened his law office in the City of Eastpointe in 1980. In 1995, the office was relocated to Clinton Township (near Partridge Creek) as a more central location in the growing County of Macomb and convenience to the Metro Detroit courts. Cy has attained the highest Martindale Hubbell attorney peer rating and has earned a place in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His AV rating shows that he has reached the height of professional excellence, has practiced for many years and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity by his peers. Cy was also voted Top Criminal Lawyer by Dbusiness Magazine.
- 2007, Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts with Honor
- 2010, Michigan State University College of Law, Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude
Matthew Sherman Abdo externed for a Federal Judge in Michigan’s Eastern District and served as intern for 2 Michigan Senators. Matthew excelled in law school and received jurisprudence awards for the highest grades in his Professional Responsibility and Conflict of Laws classes. Matthew has represented clients charged with criminal felonies, misdemeanors and drunk driving. In addition, he has a proven record of success handling driver license restoration cases before the Michigan Driver License Appeals Division of the Secretary of State. Matthew’s recent criminal defense experience includes representation of a client in Macomb County who was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. The case was ultimately dismissed after persuasive argument of a motion to quash and persistent negotiations with the prosecuting attorney. Additionally, with Matthew D. La Grasso, he specializes in the burgeoning field of medical marijuana law.
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- 2007, Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts
- 2010, University of Detroit Mercy Law School, Juris Doctor With Honor
- 2010, University of Detroit Mercy, Masters in Business Administration
Matthew externed for a Macomb County Circuit Judge and a U.S. Congresswoman. While attending the University of Detroit, Matthew participated in the Law Review and was the recipient of 2 jurisprudence awards for outstanding achievement in 2 courses. Matthew regularly handles debt collections along with civil and criminal matters in all courts. Matthew D. La Grasso has his own law practice and also maintains an association with Matthew S. Abdo for legal issues pertaining to medical marijuana.
John Elkhoury
- 2006, Oakland University, Bachelor of Arts with Honor
- 10, Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Juris Doctor
While attending law school, John externed for the Honorable Edward A. Servitto at Macomb County Circuit Court and second-chaired two felony trials with the Macomb County Prosecutors Office. John excelled in law school and was also a member of the Business Law, Sports Law, and the Criminal Law Societies. John, a member of the Macomb County Bar Association, has experience practicing criminal and civil law in District and Circuit Courts throughout the Tri-County area. John has his own law practice but maintains an association with the Abdo Law Firm for criminal law matters.
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