Ellen Michaels is an experienced attorney with a stellar education from some of the country’s top schools. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 1986, and she went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law in 1990. She has been practicing law for several decades.

After graduating from law school, Ellen Michaels spent time working as a Public Defender, which gave her exposure to and experience with a multitude of crimes. During this time, she was in the courtroom all day, every day. Because of these experiences, Ellen Michaels knows the courtroom inside and out, and she was also able to develop deep relationships with all of the different courts, which helps her to better serve her clients today.

Ellen is a passionate sports enthusiast, player and coach.  She has played softball for over 15 years.  She is retired from the Detroit Dark Angels; semi-pro football team.  Ellen has played with the Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp as a second baseman and catcher.  She is known as AD Ellen in her role as Athletic Director and life long coach. 

"Just the way I fight to win on the field, I fight to win in the courtroom.  I don't let up." Ellen Michaels