Last updated October 14, 2026 · ranked from 1,723 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 9 lawyers in and around Royal Oak, MI, led by The Probate Pro, George Law and Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates. Together they have 1,723 Google reviews; George Law has the highest Google rating on the list at 5.0. Every place on the list is in Royal Oak, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
The Probate Pro holds a 4.9 Google rating across 653 reviews, listed on Google as estate planning attorney.
“The Probate Pro came highly recommended and lived up to the reputation that proceeded him. I needed a probate Attorney within two days and Darren made my probate problems disappear. He thoroughly and compassionately explained the process…”
George Law holds a 5.0 Google rating across 308 reviews, listed on Google as criminal justice attorney.
Criminal defense focus
State and federal
Online appointments available
“Being hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian changed my life overnight. This team took my injuries seriously and worked hard to get me the compensation I needed.”
Law Offices of Walter Metzen & Associates holds a 5.0 Google rating across 239 reviews, listed on Google as bankruptcy attorney.
Board-certified bankruptcy attorney
Chapter 7 and 13
Quick communication praised
“I was very anxious and ashamed before filing bankruptcy, but Walter made the process so fast and easy. He made me feel more at ease, and I never felt any judgement about my situation. He responds to emails really quickly too. There is al…”
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Friedman Law Firm holds a 4.9 Google rating across 256 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as criminal justice attorney.
No-fee consultations
Family law representation
Criminal defense
“Lowell Friedman was incredibly helpful and straightforward through the entire process! He had a kind way of being direct, which was appreciated.
His staff are also very kind, professional and reliable. They were able to work through my …”
Melder & Melder PC is a father-and-son general practice law firm at 2304 E 11 Mile Rd in Royal Oak, MI. It has served Royal Oak, MI, and the greater southeast Michigan area since 1974. Its practice includes estate planning, estate administration, probate, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. The firm also handles real estate, family law, business litigation, and debt collection.
Clients receive direct, personalized attention from one of the two named attorneys, and the firm offers free initial phone consultations. Appointments are required. For office visits, free on-site parking is available, along with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. The firm has a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 59 reviews. Its range of practice areas covers both personal legal matters and business disputes.
“Aric recently helped me reduce a 4 violation traffic ticket down to just one infraction. it cost me less to hire Aric than it would have been to pay all those fines. I might’ve lost my license without him.”
J.J. Conway Law, at 150 W 2nd St, Suite 250 in Royal Oak, MI, focuses on legal representation in benefits and insurance disputes. Although its listing is categorized as an insurance agency, the firm’s description identifies its work as legal advocacy, including long-term disability claims, ERISA cases, and health insurance disputes. It also handles class action lawsuits and pension plan disputes, with healthcare law among its stated areas of assistance.
Appointments are required, and the firm offers both online appointments and onsite services. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. The business also lists a restroom and indicates that it welcomes LGBTQ clients. Its Google listing has a 4.6 rating from 21 reviews. For people comparing legal services in Royal Oak, MI, the firm’s stated focus is on disputes involving disability benefits, health coverage, and pensions, alongside its class action work.
“JJ has gone above and beyond in answering questions and providing support for our ERISA claim from our very first phone inquiry. He has always been compassionate, generous with his time, and extremely knowledgeable about the many interse…”
Pitler Family Law & Mediation, P.C., at 418 N Main St., Suite 242 in Royal Oak, MI, focuses on amicable divorces. Its services include uncontested, or “one lawyer,” divorces, in which the firm works with both parties to complete the court process. That work includes drafting court documents based on the parties’ agreement, filing those documents and appearing in court with them.
The firm also offers mediation and collaborative divorce. In mediation, it serves as a neutral party to help both people reach agreement on all issues and drafts a Mediation Settlement Agreement. Collaborative divorce is an option when the parties do not have an agreement or both want attorneys. In that process, attorneys work cooperatively with the parties and one another through four-way meetings, with the case handled outside the courtroom.
Appointments are recommended. The office welcomes LGBTQ clients and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Its Google rating is 4.3 stars from 32 reviews.
“We were very pleased with the services provided for our divorce. The process was uncomplicated and handled with no fuss. Everyone was patient, polite, straightforward, and completely non-judgemental throughout”
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Law Office of Patrick G. Gagniuk, PLLC is a law office at 301 W 4th St, Suite 430, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Its listing identifies the business as a lawyer but does not specify practice areas or the types of legal matters it handles. For readers comparing legal services in Royal Oak, MI, the available information establishes the office’s location rather than the scope of its work.
Appointments are recommended, and wheelchair-accessible parking is listed as an available feature. The provided accessibility information does not address the building entrance or the office interior. On Google, the business has a 4.1 rating from nine reviews; no review text is included to explain those ratings. Fees and consultation details are also not provided, so those remain points to confirm with the office.
“Patrick was very professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and great at communicating with us. He did an excellent job on multiple occasions for our company. We would use him again and highly recommend him if you need a lawyer.”
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How we ranked this list
Each lawyer is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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