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Distinguished Honors
Honored by the President of the United States of America for Excellence
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Recognized by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for Trial Skills and Expertise
Honored by the Office of the Wayne County Executive for Excellence
Honored by the Detroit Association of Phi Beta Kappa
BooksWayne State University Merit Scholar of Excellence
United States Secretary of Education
Presidential Academic Award
June 1989
Detroit Association of Phi Beta Kappa
Award of Excellence
June 1989
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts cum Laude
December 1993
Wayne State University
Merit Scholar
In Recognition of Outstanding Scholastic Achievement
December 1993
Detroit College of Law
Juris Doctor
January 1998
United States of America
Eastern District of America
May 2000
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Board of Trustees Honoree
June 2002
Office of Wayne County Executive
Academic Excellence Award
Cena Colbert White, An Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney
Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Penobscot Building
645 Griswold Street, Suite 1300
Detroit, MI 48226
Oakland County: (248) 918-4222
Wayne County: (313) 393-3330
Macomb County: (586) 949-6370
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TESTIMONIALS
Atty Cena Colbert White, thank you so much for representing my family so well in both cases. You are the best, the best of the best! I think I know the secret to your success, you are an extremely pleasant person. You are also very PROFESSIONAL, DILIGENT, KIND & AGGRESSIVE all at the same time. Also, you care about your clients and are willing to FIGHT as hard as you have to. Although, I think your reputation preceeds you, THE COURTS RESPECT YOU AND LIKE GIVING YOU YOUR WAY! Last, but not least, you have a great team. Your assistant always answered my calls and accurately conveyed my many messages to you. We love you forever! (E. Bennett & D. Jones)
I just want to personally thank you for all of your help and kindness during a most difficult time in our lives. It was a hard decision to make but one that was for the best. Your PROFESSIONALISM AND KNOWLEDGE are awesome! Again, thank your for all of your help. You are the best! (D. King & T. Fells)
Thank you for working very hard for me. You are my blessing sent from God!
If I ever get into any more trouble I am going to give you a call. (M. Simmons)
Words alone cannot express the gratitude I feel for what you have done for my son. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you! (Ms. Simmons)
I want to personally thank you Attorney White. Thank you for letting God use you and work a miracle in our lives. Thanks to you we now have a second chance on a bright future. (A. Queen)
Attorney White, thank you for the passion, compassion and the hard work you provided to our family. (J. Malcho)