About Patrick S.
Patrick S. Fragel built a foundation in public management and business before he became to regulation. He earned a B.A. in General Business from Michigan State University in 1979 and later completed a M.A. in Public Administration at Northern Michigan University in 1989. He took his law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 1990, receiving a J.D. in General Law.
Fragel's early profession covered army service. He served in the United States Army and held the rank of captain in 1984. That experience knowledgeable his approach to leadership and discipline in later work. After law program he entered legal practice and over time joined numerous professional organizations that reflect the types of instances he handles.
He has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 1994. Since 2014 he has been affiliated with the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan and the State Appellate Defenders Office. He completed the Trial College run by the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan, earning that certification and including structured trial training to his credentials.
Those affiliations point to the fields of law Fragel has pursued. He handles felony defense matters and appellate work, combining courtroom experience with appellate procedure. His education at the CDAM Trial College underpins litigation preparation and courtroom presentation. Membership in the State Appellate Defenders Office aligns him with post-conviction and appellate processes.
Fragel practices beneath the name Patrick S. Fragel, Lawyer at Law, P.C. He keeps a private practice that handles both trials and appeals. His background in public management and his army service provide context for how he manages instances and interacts with clients and courts. He is lively in local legal circles through his ongoing memberships and persisted expert improvement.
He presently focuses his practice on felony protection and appellate representation.