About Carly Hakim
Carly Hakim Babi trained in both law and business at the University of Detroit Mercy, earning a J.D. in 2018 and an MBA the same year. She began her legal studies in 2014 and added business coursework the following year. The dual degrees give her a grounding in the legal and practical sides of practice.
After leaving law school she established her practice in Michigan. She is licensed to practice in the state and has built a network that spans state and federal circles. Her membership in the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association dates to 2020. She is also a member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan, where she has held membership since 2017.
Her early career included courtroom work and client counseling. She has experience handling criminal matters and advising clients on defense strategy. Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparing cases and direct when communicating with clients. She balances courtroom demands with case preparation and client interaction, often switching gears during a single week.
Membership in the Federal Bar Association signals an engagement with federal practice, while involvement in the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Michigan ties her to statewide criminal defense developments. She attends chapter meetings and contributes to discussions about procedural and evidentiary issues that affect trial work. That activity keeps her aware of shifts in case law and courtroom procedure.
She practices under the name The Boss Lawyer. Office locations are listed under that firm name. Her work encompasses trial preparation, plea negotiation, and representation at hearings. She handles matters that require both a practical business sense and a command of criminal procedure.
Clients and peers find her approachable yet exacting about case details. She prefers clear explanations over legal jargon and focuses on outcomes that reflect a realistic appraisal of risks and options. Her combined legal and business training informs how she evaluates cases and advises clients about potential consequences.
In courtrooms and at client meetings she emphasizes preparation. She follows developments in Michigan criminal law and participates in professional groups that discuss practice and policy. She currently practices at The Boss Lawyer, where her work focuses on criminal defense and related matters.
