Kirsten Nielsen Hartig exclusively defends people accused of a crime, dealing solely with criminal defense and traffic offenses. Clients expect top-quality, personalized representation of the highest standards from a lawyer who is both a tough litigator and a zealous negotiator. Hartig is a passionate advocate for people in trouble and is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. “Time-intensive preparation of a client’s case and a genuine caring for my clients and their families are the hallmark of my practice,” she says. Her attention to detail and superior courtroom advocacy have earned her the respect of her colleagues. “My clients are exclusively referred to me by former and current clients and other attorneys, some whom even practice criminal defense themselves, because they feel I can more successfully represent the client,” she says. Her dedication and success in defending clients has earned Hartig an impeccable reputation and a spot on the Michigan Super Lawyers® list. She practices in all state courts throughout Michigan and in the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Hartig worked for six years as a prosecutor before devoting herself exclusively to criminal defense more than 12 years ago. Training first in the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office before dedicating her knowledge and talent to criminal defense gives her a unique advantage in defending her clients. “Lawyers are in a people business,” she says. “When I accept a case, the client gets 100 percent of my attention, 100 percent of the time.”