Steven M. Vitale

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Steven M. Vitale: Attorney with Law Offices of Steven M. Vitale PLLC
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Biography

Many lawyers call themselves “trial attorneys,” but few actually are. Steven M. Vitale has been practicing law for more than 25 years, and he has tried more than 100 felony jury trials. In that time he has built a long and successful record in court, and gained valuable insight and experience that he puts to use when representing each of his clients. No matter what your legal need, Mr. Vitale will stand up for your interests and represent them aggressively in court.

In the realm of criminal law, Mr. Vitale has experience as an assistant prosecuting attorney as well as a major crimes prosecutor, trying capital felony cases, including murder, armed robbery, sexual assault, cold cases and cases involving intense media scrutiny. From this experience, Mr. Vitale knows how prosecutors think; he’ll use this knowledge to build a legal strategy designed to minimize the impact of criminal charges on your life.

Classes & Seminars

• Guest Lecturer and Faculty Advisor, National College of District Attorneys (NCDA)

Past Positions

• Kelley∙Bilkovic∙Markus∙Vitale, Principal Attorney and Founding Member, 2011 to 2015

• Fried, Saperstein and Abbatt, Southfield, Michigan, Attorney, 2002 to 2011

• Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, Pontiac, Michigan, Prosecuting Attorney, 1991 to 2002

• Braun, Kendrick, Finkbeiner, Schafer and Murphy, Bay City, Michigan, Attorney, 1991 to 1991

• Schureman, Frakes, Glass and Wulfmier, Detroit, MI, Legal Research Assistant, 1989 to 1990
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Areas of Practice (23)

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI
  • Traffic Violations
  • Assault
  • Murder
  • Sex Crimes
  • Theft and Property Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Division of Property
  • Spousal Support
  • Child Support and Child Custody
  • Modifications to Existing Support and Custody Arrangements
  • Adoptions
  • Personal Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Incidents and other Premises Liability Incidents
  • Defective Products
  • Dog Bites and Other Injuries Caused By Animals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Kalamazoo College, B.A., Economics, with honors; Bartlett-Fink Law Award, 1988; C.W. “Opie” Davis Award, Best Male Athlete, 1988; Captain, Intercollegiate Football Team, 1987; Kalamazoo Small Business Institute Counselor, 1987; Tutor, Kalamazoo Salvation Army Tutoring program, 1987; Selected Member of the United States Achievement Academy, 1987; Foreign Study participant, Madrid, Spain, 1986. Intense cultural and language immersion; all classes conducted in Spanish; Three time all conference Football selection, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), 1985-1987, 1988
Law School Attended:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., cum laude; Class Rank: 9th of 155; Selected Member of Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society, 1991; Italian American Bar Association Scholarship Recipient, 1991; American Jurisprudence Award, Products Liability, 1990; G. Mennen Williams Moot Court Finalist, 1989, 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, Michigan; 1993, Illinois
ISLN:
916212009

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