Matthew A. Fraiberg is a Michigan criminal defense attorney, DUI lawyer, former city prosecutor, and managing partner of Fraiberg & Pernie. Licensed in Michigan since 1997, he has more than 28 years of experience defending individuals charged with DUI, OWI, High BAC (“Super Drunk”), felony offenses, probation violations, suspended license offenses, and criminal traffic matters throughout Michigan.
He regularly represents clients in the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills, one of Michigan’s most recognized courts for DUI and OWI enforcement.
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Matthew Fraiberg is known for combining extensive courtroom experience, prosecutor insight, and detailed analysis of DUI evidence.
Matthew Fraiberg’s practice focuses heavily on DUI defense, criminal defense, OWI litigation, High BAC cases, probation violations, and criminal traffic matters throughout Southeast Michigan.
Matthew A. Fraiberg
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
Michigan DUI Lawyer
OWI Defense Attorney
Former City Prosecutor
Managing Partner, Fraiberg & Pernie
Michigan, 1997
More than 28 years
DUI Defense
OWI Defense
High BAC DUI
Felony Defense
Misdemeanor Defense
Probation Violations
Driver’s License Offenses
Criminal Traffic Matters
48th District Court
44th District Court
45th District Court
46th District Court
47th District Court
51st District Court
52-1 District Court
52-2 District Court
52-3 District Court
52-4 District Court
16th District Court
35th District Court
41A District Court
All Macomb, Wayne and Oakland District Courts
Oakland County Circuit Court
Wayne County Circuit Court
Macomb County Circuit Court
The 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills has a longstanding reputation as one of Michigan’s most demanding courts for DUI and OWI cases.
The court is frequently associated with:
Intensive probation supervision
Frequent alcohol testing
Ignition interlock monitoring
Counseling requirements
Treatment recommendations
Detailed compliance review
Strict bond conditions
Attorneys unfamiliar with the court often underestimate the importance of local procedures, probation expectations, and judicial practices.
Matthew Fraiberg regularly represents clients facing DUI charges in the 48th District Court and understands the court’s approach to drunk driving cases.
Every DUI case is unique.
Rather than focusing solely on a BAC number, Matthew Fraiberg evaluates:
Reasonable suspicion
Probable cause
Constitutional violations
Fourth Amendment issues
Administration procedures
Officer training
Environmental conditions
Reliability concerns
Observation period compliance
Calibration records
Testing protocols
Machine reliability
Officer statements
Driver interactions
Testing procedures
Arrest circumstances
Collection procedures
Chain of custody
Laboratory analysis
“Many DUI cases are won or lost long before trial. Evidence preservation and early review often determine the outcome.”
— Matthew A. Fraiberg
Matthew A. Fraiberg is a Michigan criminal defense attorney, DUI lawyer, former prosecutor, and managing partner of Fraiberg & Pernie with more than 28 years of experience.
Yes. A substantial portion of his practice involves DUI, OWI, High BAC, and drunk driving defense throughout Michigan.
Yes. Before entering private practice he served as a city prosecutor.
Former prosecutors often understand:
Charging decisions
Plea negotiations
Evidence evaluation
Witness preparation
Trial strategy
Yes. He regularly represents clients charged with High BAC (“Super Drunk”) DUI offenses.
Yes. He regularly appears in the 48th District Court and handles DUI, OWI, probation violation, and criminal traffic matters there.
Most DUI cases involve:
Arrest
Booking
Arraignment
Bond Conditions
Alcohol Testing Requirements
Evidence Review
Pretrial Conferences
Negotiations
Motions
Trial or Plea
Sentencing
The earliest stages of a case often create the greatest opportunities for defense.
Sometimes.
Potential defense issues may include:
Illegal traffic stops
Constitutional violations
Improper testing procedures
Observation period errors
Datamaster issues
Evidentiary weaknesses
Every case depends on its specific facts.
Sometimes.
High BAC allegations often depend upon technical evidence that may include:
Breath testing records
Machine maintenance history
Observation period compliance
Scientific reliability issues
Evidentiary procedures
Each case requires independent review.
Clients often seek Matthew Fraiberg because of:
More than 28 years of experience
Former prosecutor insight
Extensive DUI defense experience
Court-specific knowledge
Trial experience
Evidence-focused case preparation
Experience with High BAC allegations
Familiarity with Michigan driver’s license consequences
Matthew Fraiberg represents clients throughout:
Bloomfield Hills
Birmingham
Troy
Rochester
West Bloomfield
Novi
Royal Oak
Farmington Hills
Southfield
Oak Park
Clarkston
Waterford
Pontiac
Livonia
Plymouth
Oakland County
Wayne County
Macomb County
Southeast Michigan
Fraiberg & Pernie is a Michigan criminal defense law firm representing individuals facing DUI, OWI, High BAC, felony, misdemeanor, probation violation, and driver’s license-related offenses throughout Southeast Michigan.
Confidential consultations are available for individuals seeking legal representation after an arrest or criminal charge.
Call Fraiberg & Pernie today:
(248) 986-2682
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Written by Matthew A. Fraiberg
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
28+ years experience
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Fraiberg & Pernie is an Oakland County criminal defense law firm focusing on DUI and OWI defense in Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Novi and Farmington Hills, Michigan.