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Michael Alan Sheets
About Michael
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
34 years | 500 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
34 years | 800 cases
Child Custody
20%
34 years | 600 cases
Adoption
15%
34 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 34 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Sheets Law Office
1331 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH, 45432
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Michael Alan Sheets's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 39 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mark | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawyer
Mike was very thorough explaining the law as it pertained to our situation. The outcome that he negotiated for us was exactly what we were looking for. His attorney fees were extremely fair. Highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I would not recommend him
Be aware of anyone with extreme high reviews, it is all audited. My 1st review was removed the best thing this man ever did was to fire himself in my daughter's divorce case. He, 100% was NOT in the best interest for her. Her divorce ended up being finalized, but more in her favor then what this m...
Michael Sheets
Replied last September 16, 2024IF reviews were removed (and I highly doubt that), it would be done by AVVO, and not by me. I have no control over reviews. Also, I find it interesting that the settlement that was reached in your daughter's case was exactly what I had recommended, before I got off of the case when I could not get a response from your daughter. I'm sorry you feel the need to come on this site and criticize me for things you really don't know about, or were not told about. I wish her the best of luck, and I'm glad she got the settlement that we set out to get.
Posted by Bruce | January 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
honest lawyer
Excellent job completed on time. I would recommend Michael to family and friends.
Posted by Ryan | September 22, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Really appreciate his honesty
Michael Sheets was very helpful and honest really appreciated his direction and would really recommend him to any friend or family
Posted by Danielle | September 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Adoption
Michael sheets did my daughter adoption he did a great job answered question I had about the process and how long it took.now our daughter is happy and staying with the man that has raised her
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Experience
Honors
1990
Walter Rice Moot Court Orator Award, University of Dayton School of Law
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Sheets Law OFfices
1993 - 2003
Partner, Wolaver, Welch, Graff, Gill & Sheets
1991 - 1995
Partner, Piergies & Sheets
Associations
2014 - Present
Greene County Ethics CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociattionMember
1996 - Present
OHSAACarroll High School Varsity Baseball Coach
1991 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember
1992 - 1994
Greene County Bar AssociationEthics Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Carter v. Carter
Wife only awarded division of assets as of Date of Separation, not the current values of said amounts
Tehan v. Tehan
Won shared custody of child for Mother
Education
1990
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Dayton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1999
Wally Byam Southwest Ohio Rally
Revocable Living Trutsts
Publications
2015
The Law and You in Ohio Blog
GRANDPARENT'S AND OTHER'S RIGHTS
2015
The Law and You in Ohio
Expungement of Criminal Records in Ohio
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do i go about getting my child support dismissed?
14 Oct 2025
Q&A
WWith the new law passed not Ohio do you have to go to court to see your kids if your on the birth certificate?
30 Sep 2025
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Do I need to hire a lawyer for a mutually agreed change of custody in Ohio?
16 Sep 2025