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Steven M. Vitale
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Steven M. Vitale

3.9
12 reviews

363 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 250, Troy, MI 48084

Criminal Defense, DUI, Traffic Violations and 20 more

About Steven M. Vitale

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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Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
December 13, 2024
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Incurred a moving violation visiting Detroit from out of town. Wasn't the best navigating unfamiliar road layouts, and police caught a hiccup I had. Fortunately, Vitale helped me and the courts reached a resolution that was forgiving to my driving record. No points, minimal grief, agreeable costs. Would use again and recommend.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 3
    • Traffic Violations
    • Sex Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
  • Assault
  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Spousal Support
    • Adoptions
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
  • Other 12
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI
    • Murder
    • Theft and Property Crimes
    • Division of Property
    • Child Support and Child Custody
    • Modifications to Existing Support and Custody Arrangements
    • Car Accidents
    • Truck Accidents
    • Slip and Fall Incidents and other Premises Liability Incidents
    • Defective Products
    • Dog Bites and Other Injuries Caused By Animals

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Michigan
    1993, Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
    Class of 1991
    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
    Other Education
    Kalamazoo College
    Class of 1988
    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

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    Steven M. Vitale was admitted in 1991 to the State of Michigan.
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    Yes, Steven M. Vitale is admitted to practice in Illinois and Michigan.
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    Steven M. Vitale attended University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

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