Joel Kirkpatrick is the founder of KIRKPATRICK LAW OFFICES, P.C.  The firm handles matters in litigation with an emphasis in criminal defense, employment law, and federal administrative law for the firearms industry.  He routinely handles matters in federal and state court. Matters ranging from Federal Felony charges to traffic and DUI cases.  He has extensive experience in representing Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) in revocation proceedings, federal district court petitions and Federal criminal charges.  He is a referral attorney with the National Rifle Association.  Joel obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  His background includes more than ten years in Federal Law Enforcement.

Joel obtained his undergraduate education from Ashland University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.  After leaving Ashland University, he served as a Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, stationed in the Detroit field division.  Joel investigated large scale drug trafficking organizations, organized criminal enterprises, conducted undercover operations, and participated in numerous high risk enforcement activities including the execution of search and arrest warrants.  This experience has created extensive knowledge and a strong foundation to represent individuals facing Federal criminal charges.  Upon leaving his Federal law enforcement position, Joel began practicing law in Toledo, Ohio prior to relocating to the Metro Detroit area.  Licensed in both states, Mr. Kirkpatrick is intimately familiar with Michigan and Ohio state and Federal law, practices and procedures.

 

EDUCATION

·        University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, MI – Juris Doctorate

        Outstanding Achievement in Trial Practice

·        Federal Criminal Investigator School, Glynco, GA

·        ATF New Agent Training School, Glynco, GA

·        Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio - Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice)

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS

State Bar of Michigan

State Bar of Ohio

U.S District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

U.S District Court, Western District of Michigan

U.S District Court, Northern District of Ohio

U.S District Court, Southern District of Ohio

U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Federal Bar Association – Detroit