Entertainment Law

Michigan Entertainment Law Attorney Defending Artists, Musicians, and Industry Professionals Against Criminal Charges and Legal Disputes

We know exactly how criminal charges and legal disputes can derail a career in the entertainment industry — and what it takes to protect you when they do. Michigan’s entertainment industry is home to recording artists, musicians, filmmakers, producers, social media personalities, athletes, and creative professionals of every kind. When criminal charges arise, contracts turn into legal battles, or a dispute threatens your livelihood and your reputation, the consequences can be devastating and permanent. Attorney Scott Weinberg has spent over 30 years defending Michigan entertainers, artists, and industry professionals when legal trouble threatens everything they have worked to build.

Your career, your reputation, and your freedom may all be on the line. Call the attorney before a legal matter becomes a crisis you cannot recover from.

When you hire Michigan Criminal Lawyers, PLC to handle your entertainment law matter, you get Scott Weinberg — a former prosecutor with over 30 years of experience who understands how criminal charges and legal disputes uniquely affect those working in Michigan’s entertainment and media industries. He knows how quickly a criminal arrest can destroy a career, how contract disputes and fraud allegations escalate into prosecutions, and exactly how to fight for the best possible outcome when the stakes are at their highest. We have relationships and connections in every court across Michigan that you may need, and we offer payment plans and 100% financing so cost is never a barrier to getting the representation you deserve.

By acting quickly and retaining experienced legal counsel at the first sign of trouble, we can often resolve matters before criminal charges are filed, protect your professional reputation, and ensure that your career and your freedom are fully defended throughout the process.

We successfully represent entertainment industry clients facing legal issues including:

Criminal charges arising from disputes in the music, film, and media industries, fraud and misrepresentation allegations in recording, production, and distribution agreements, copyright infringement and intellectual property theft accusations, assault and battery charges arising from incidents involving artists and public figures, drug charges that threaten licensing, touring, and professional standing, financial crimes and tax fraud allegations involving entertainment earnings, contract disputes that escalate into criminal or civil litigation, defamation and reputation-related legal matters, and federal investigations targeting entertainment companies and their principals.

Without experienced legal representation when facing criminal charges or a serious legal dispute in the entertainment industry, you risk criminal conviction and a permanent record that ends your career, loss of recording contracts, distribution deals, and professional opportunities, public exposure and media scrutiny that causes irreparable reputational damage, civil judgments that strip you of your earnings and intellectual property, and the permanent loss of the career and creative legacy you have spent years building.

Call our law firm right now to protect your career, your reputation, and your freedom.

What Can Our Entertainment Law Attorneys Do for You?

Defend against criminal charges including assault, drug offenses, fraud, and financial crimes that arise in the entertainment industry
Intervene immediately when a criminal investigation or arrest threatens your career and public reputation
Protect your professional standing by working to get charges reduced, dismissed, or resolved without a conviction on your record
Handle disputes involving recording agreements, production contracts, distribution deals, and licensing arrangements when they turn adversarial
Defend against copyright infringement and intellectual property theft accusations brought against you or your work
Represent you in both state and federal court when entertainment-related disputes escalate into criminal proceedings
Work to protect your name, likeness, and brand from legal actions that threaten your public image and earning potential
Advise you on the criminal and legal consequences of every decision you make before those decisions become problems
Navigate the unique intersection of entertainment industry business and criminal law that most general defense attorneys are simply not equipped to handle
Fight for the best possible outcome with the same aggressive, results-oriented representation we bring to every case

Understanding Criminal and Legal Liability in Michigan’s Entertainment Industry

Artists, musicians, athletes, and entertainment professionals face a unique set of legal risks that intersect the entertainment industry with the criminal justice system in ways that most people outside the industry never anticipate. A single criminal arrest — even one that never results in a conviction — can trigger the cancellation of contracts, the loss of sponsorships, damage to streaming and distribution relationships, and a level of public media scrutiny that causes lasting reputational harm. For entertainers and public figures, the consequences of a criminal charge extend far beyond the courtroom.

At the same time, the entertainment industry itself generates legal disputes that frequently escalate into criminal matters. Allegations of fraud in connection with a recording deal, accusations of financial misconduct involving tour revenues or royalties, copyright disputes that take on criminal dimensions, and contract conflicts that involve threats, harassment, or violence can all become the subject of criminal investigations and prosecutions. Michigan entertainers and industry professionals need legal counsel who understands both sides of this landscape — the business of entertainment and the realities of the criminal justice system.

Attorney Scott Weinberg’s three decades of criminal defense experience, combined with his background as a former prosecutor, gives him a distinctive ability to protect entertainment industry clients when legal trouble strikes. He understands how quickly a situation in the public eye can spiral, how prosecutors approach high-profile cases, and exactly how to mount the most effective defense while managing the reputational dimensions that matter so much in this industry.

“An absolutely impeccable attorney and person - I acquired two OWI cases in two counties in a very short time. Mr. Weinberg's outstanding legal work and professional advice has resulted in a better, healthier life, the absolute minimum possible time spent in jail and an excellent coordination in events so I could maintain my employment.”

“Probation violation plus - I hired Scott Weinberg to handle a friend's case. She was arrested and had 3 charges in 2 counties. There was also a short amount of time before she was due in court. He was able to manage all of it and did so quickly with an excellent outcome for my friend. He has lots of experience and a good attitude.”

“Domestic Violence - I recently used Scott for my domestic violence case and was very satisfied. Scott is very professional and caring to his client’s. He explained and went through all the details and option’s prior to and after my court date”