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Michael Alan Sheets

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Avvo Rating8.3
  • Dayton, OH
  • Licensed for 28 years
  • Free consultation
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About Michael

A lifetime area resident, I began working in the Domestic Relations Court  in Greene County while still in law school.  I have been an acting Prosecutor in Kettering Municipal Court and am a member of the Greene County Ethics and Grievance Committee.  

 

I have been married for 19 years, and have two children.  I have been the Varsity Baseball Coach at Carroll High School for 20 years.

Practice areas

OtherAdoptionChild custodyDivorce and separationCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 30%

    Felonies and misdemeanors

    28 years, 500 cases

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

    All divorces, dissolutions and anullments in Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Miami, Warren, Clinton, Auglaise counties

    28 years, 800 cases

  3. Child custody: 20%

    Shared parenting and custody matters, both agreed and contested.

    28 years, 600 cases

  4. Adoption: 15%

    28 years, 200 cases

  1. Probate: 10%

    28 years, 300 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

1331 Woodman Drive
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Sheets Law Office

1331 Woodman Drive
Dayton, OH, 45432

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive199110/19/2018
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers483
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Walter Rice Moot Court Orator AwardUniversity of Dayton School of Law1990
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerSheets Law OFfices2003 - Present
PartnerWolaver, Welch, Graff, Gill & Sheets1993 - 2003
PartnerPiergies & Sheets1991 - 1995
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Greene County Ethics CommitteeMember2014 - Present
American Bar AssociattionMember2013 - Present
OHSAACarroll High School Varsity Baseball Coach1996 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember1991 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
Greene County Bar AssociationEthics Committee1992 - 1994
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
The Law and You in OhioExpungement of Criminal Records in Ohio2015
The Law and You in Ohio BlogGRANDPARENT'S AND OTHER'S RIGHTS2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Dayton School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1990
University of DaytonBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Wally Byam Southwest Ohio RallyRevocable Living Trutsts1999
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Carter v. CarterWife only awarded division of assets as of Date of Separation, not the current values of said amounts
Tehan v. TehanWon shared custody of child for Mother

Reviews

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Great Attorney!

Posted by AngieThu Mar 21 2019

I would definitely recommend Michael Sheets. He is compassionate, caring, kind, knowledgeable and affordable. He did an excellent job with our case. If you are looking for an attorney look no further; Michael Sheets is your guy.
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Best lawyer hands down

Posted by Jason Tue Dec 04 2018

I would definitely recommend Michael Sheets to represent your case. He is affordable, knowledgeable, and dependable. He stayed on top of my case, even though it was long and drawn out, and the case ended up in my favor.
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David Payma, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2016
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Ricardo Vazquez, Immigration Attorney on Apr 6, 2016
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This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire him!

Jeffrey Perry, Consumer protection Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sheets is the lawyer you want in your corner. He takes the time to analyze and truly understand his client's issues. Mr. Sheets’ work ethic, along with his legal acumen, enable him to provide best-in-class legal guidance and representation. Mr. Sheets is a true professional.

Holly Regoli, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 29, 2015
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Mr. Sheets is widely respected by his peers and is excellent attorney and I certainly endorse him as an attorney to meet your legal needs.

Darren Bleier, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Oct 16, 2015
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An excellent and well respected attorney.

Edgar Reynoso, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 8, 2015
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Mary Corrigan, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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Craig Hopkins, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
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Mr. Sheets demonstrates the ability to cut to the heart of a divorce or separation matter and offer practical and efficient solutions. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation.

Benjamin Soffer, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Aug 7, 2015
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Matthew Tyson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2015
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Charles Rowland, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 26, 2015
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If you need an attorney who knows how to get the job done, you should consider Michael Sheets. I've known him for years and amongst attorneys and courts he is highly respected. I cannot recommend him more highly.

Michael Mills, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 23, 2015
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Brian Cooke, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2015
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James Newell, Real estate Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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Kathleen King, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and forthright.

Michael Pittman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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Monty Donohew, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Sheets' for, among other things, his contribution to the legal community. He is knowledgeable, articulate, and capable.

Stephen Wolfe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
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Scott Kelly, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 10, 2015
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Ross Russell, Arbitration Attorney on Jul 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He's a top-notch attorney with a great reputation in the legal community.

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