# Markou | Montague | Levine Defense

> Three-attorney criminal defense law firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, established 1987 (formerly Levine & Levine). Represents individuals in state and federal criminal cases across Southwest Michigan and handles professional licensing (LARA) defense, driver's license restoration, and appellate/post-conviction work statewide throughout Michigan.

Combined 90+ years of criminal defense practice across three attorneys. Free initial consultation.

## Services

- [DUI / OWI Defense](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-dui-owi-defense-attorney): Michigan drunk-driving defense including High-BAC and OWI causing death.
- [Drug Crimes](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-drug-crimes-attorney): Possession, manufacturing, distribution, and federal drug conspiracy cases.
- [Drug Possession](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-drug-possession-attorney): Michigan possession charges including MMMA and MRTMA-related issues.
- [Violent Crimes](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-violent-crimes-attorney): Assault, homicide, manslaughter, and negligent homicide defense.
- [Sex Crimes](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-sex-crimes-attorney): Criminal Sexual Conduct (all four degrees) and related offenses.
- [Crimes Against Children](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-crimes-against-children-attorney): Child abuse, child pornography, and related state and federal charges.
- [Theft Crimes](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-theft-crimes-attorney): Retail fraud, larceny, embezzlement, and property offenses.
- [Weapons Charges](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-weapons-charges-attorney): Firearms and other weapons offenses under Michigan and federal law.
- [Juvenile Crimes](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-juvenile-crimes-attorney): Michigan juvenile court proceedings and delinquency matters.
- [Federal Crimes](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-federal-crimes-attorney): Federal prosecutions in the Western District of Michigan and the Sixth Circuit.
- [Appellate & Post-Conviction Defense](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-appellate-and-post-conviction-defense-attorney): Direct appeals, 6.500 motions, and federal habeas corpus (statewide).
- [Expungement of Criminal Records](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-expungement-of-criminal-records-attorney): Set-aside petitions under Michigan's Clean Slate framework.
- [Professional Licensing & LARA Defense](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-professional-licensing-attorney): Representation of licensed Michigan professionals in LARA complaints, investigations, and disciplinary hearings (statewide).
- [Driver's License Restoration](https://mmldefense.com/kalamazoo-sos-appeal-attorney): Michigan Secretary of State appeal hearings after suspension or revocation (statewide).

## About

- [About the Firm](https://mmldefense.com/about-us): Firm history, transition from Levine & Levine (1987), team overview, and Southwest Michigan service area.
- [Anastase Markou](https://mmldefense.com/about-us/anastase-markou): Founding attorney, 30+ years; Super Lawyers (Michigan) 2014–present; Top 100 Trial Lawyers (NTLA) 2012–present; life member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
- [Sarissa K. Montague](https://mmldefense.com/about-us/sarissa-k-montague): Founding attorney, 18+ years of criminal defense practice.
- [Randall S. Levine](https://mmldefense.com/about-us/randall-s-levine): Founding attorney of the original firm, 45+ years; Leading Lawyers Advisory Board Member (Peer Selected, 2018); focus on white-collar crimes, homicide, and professional licensing.

## Results & Reviews

- [Case Studies / Results](https://mmldefense.com/case-results): 40+ documented outcomes across acquittals, dismissals, reduced pleas, and negotiated results in Michigan state courts, U.S. District Court (W.D. Mich.), and the Sixth Circuit.
- [Testimonials](https://mmldefense.com/testimonials): Verified client testimonials.

## Contact

- [Contact Us](https://mmldefense.com/contact-us): Kalamazoo office location, phone number, and free consultation form.

## Social Profiles

- [Google Business Profile](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17022444463581025937): Kalamazoo office — canonical NAP, directions, Google reviews.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MarkouMontagueLevineDefense/): Firm page — updates, community news, and reviews.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/9755672/): Company page — attorney credentials and firm updates.
- [Avvo — Anastase Markou](https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/49007-mi-anastase-markou-750609.html): Attorney profile — Avvo Rating 10.0 (Superb / Top Attorney), peer endorsements.
- [Super Lawyers — Anastase Markou](https://profiles.superlawyers.com/michigan/kalamazoo/lawyer/anastase-markou/3dcab999-a82a-4b01-b4b5-ac618e7c2cab.html): Peer-selected profile — Super Lawyers Michigan, 2014–present.
- [Martindale-Hubbell — Anastase Markou](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/anastase-markou-723528/): Peer review profile — "Distinguished" rating (2023).
- [Justia — Anastase Markou](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/anastase-markou-1509675): Lawyer directory listing.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://mmldefense.com/blog): Michigan criminal defense articles covering Criminal Sexual Conduct degrees, sex-offender registry rules, Michigan's Romeo & Juliet law, drug testing, embezzlement schemes, healthcare fraud, and student due-process rights.
- [Michigan's Romeo and Juliet Law](https://mmldefense.com/blog/michigan-s-romeo-and-juliet-law): Explanation of Michigan's age-of-consent close-in-age exception.
- [Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan](https://mmldefense.com/blog/degrees-of-criminal-sexual-conduct-in-michigan): Michigan's four-degree CSC statutory framework.
- [Michigan Sex Offender Registry Rules](https://mmldefense.com/blog/michigan-sex-offender-registry-rules): Registration tiers, duration, and reporting requirements.
- [Is There a Way Off the Sex Offender Registry in Michigan](https://mmldefense.com/blog/is-there-a-way-off-the-sex-offender-registry-in-michigan): Petition and removal pathways under Michigan law.
- [Your Right to Remain Silent and How to Use It](https://mmldefense.com/blog/your-right-to-remain-silent-and-how-to-use-it): Fifth Amendment invocation during police contact.
- [Students in Michigan Have Due Process Rights](https://mmldefense.com/blog/students-in-michigan-have-due-process-rights): School-discipline due-process protections.
- [Drug Testing: Negatives, Positives, False Positives](https://mmldefense.com/blog/drug-testing-negatives-positives-false-positives): Testing methodology and false-positive causes.
- [Types of Embezzlement Schemes](https://mmldefense.com/blog/types-of-embezzlement-schemes): Common embezzlement patterns and Michigan charging.
- [Why Do Doctors Commit Healthcare Fraud](https://mmldefense.com/blog/why-do-doctors-commit-healthcare-fraud): Healthcare fraud drivers and federal enforcement.
- [Is Sexting a Crime in Michigan](https://mmldefense.com/blog/is-sexting-a-crime-in-michigan): Sexting under Michigan criminal statutes.

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