Meet Your Defense Attorneys

Meet the Defense Attorneys at Kirsch Daskas Law Group

At Kirsch Daskas Law Group, we believe criminal defense should be honest, ethical, and personal. Whether you are facing charges related to criminal law, sexual assault, or child abuse, your case is important to us. We take pride in our dedicated team, who will work tirelessly to ensure you receive strong defense throughout the process.

Our legal team vigorously defends clients accused of misdemeanors, felonies, and addresses the family and educational concerns that accompany these accusations. Kirsch Daskas Law Group customizes case strategies to meet your specific needs, striving to achieve the outcomes you desire. With decades of combined legal knowledge, we are equipped to handle intricate legal issues, allowing you to focus on what matters most.

Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa

Managing Partner/ Chief Criminal Litigator

Defending of adults and juveniles accused of wrongdoing. Specializing in cases involving children where multidisciplinary training in psychology, linguistics, forensic interviewing, suggestibility of children, child abuse, physical injury and the law is applied. Advocate for students at the K-12 and University level in disciplinary proceedings or educational support (IEP/ 504); criminal, expungement, protective services, and criminal proceedings across the State of Michigan.

Melissa Kliemann

Associate Attorney

Melissa Kliemann is a graduate of Central Michigan University (with a double-major in Psychology and English – Writing), and she earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2015. During law school, she was involved in numerous student organizations, including as Executive Editor of The Journal of Law in Society. In her first couple years of practice, Melissa focused on legal aid and no-fault auto insurance cases before transitioning to her preferred practice area of criminal defense in 2018. She served as a public defender in multiple Michigan counties from 2018 through 2023. Melissa has also interned for the Federal Defender Office, the Free Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC), and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). She has a strong interest in criminal defense, juvenile cases, and education law.