Lisa Kirsch Satawa

About Lisa Kirsch Satawa

Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa is a distinguished Chief Criminal Litigator and Strategist at Kirsch Daskas Law Group (KDLG) in Bloomfield Hills, MI. With an unwavering commitment to justice and boasting over 29 years of legal experience, Lisa specializes in providing relentless defense. KDLG serves as steadfast allies in the pursuit of justice, dedicated to establishing new benchmarks of excellence in criminal defense. Her practice is built on a client-centered approach that transcends mere promises – it forms the bedrock of her commitment, ensuring each client receives the personalized attention, support, and representation they rightfully deserve. Following her education, Lisa held positions at law firms in Birmingham and Southfield, Michigan, where she specialized in criminal and civil matters concerning children. Her work involved defending parents and defendants falsely accused in cases of sexual assault and child abuse, advocating for children’s rights, adoption, and representing juveniles and adults facing criminal charges. Additionally, she served as Guardian Ad Litem for abused or neglected children in various legal proceedings and conducted consultations on intra-school misconduct issues. Lisa embarked on a new journey in her legal career with the establishment of KDLG in 2015. Her vision was to create a legal practice where clients are valued partners, and their goals come first. Since its inception, KDLG has tackled a broad spectrum of legal issues, ranging from Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), juvenile criminal defense, and child abuse to family law, internet crimes, protective services defense, child protection, and termination of parental rights. As Chief Criminal Litigator and Lead Strategist, Lisa’s role extends statewide, advocating for clients across Michigan in criminal, expungement, and protective services cases. These cases demand a depth of expertise spanning linguistics, forensic interviewing, cognitive development, psychology, and child abuse. This multifaceted training empowers her to navigate complex legal challenges with meticulous integrity and thoroughness, addressing both the legal and psychological dimensions of each case.

Experience

1. Chief Criminal Litigator

   Kirsch Daskas Law Group

   Mar 2018 — Present · Bloomfield Hills, MI, US

Education

• Boston University

  BA International Economics

• Detroit College of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Child Advocacy
• Protective Services Defense
• Medical Child Abuse
• Adoption
• Educational Advocacy
• Arbitration
• Defense of Falsely Accused Parents
• Child Abuse Defense
• Trial Practice
• False Allegations Defense
• Criminal Defense
• Appeals
• Trials
• Criminal Law