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Michael Alan Sheets
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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%
35 years | 500 cases
Divorce and Separation
25%
35 years | 800 cases
Child Custody
20%
35 years | 600 cases
Adoption
15%
35 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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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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Posted by Kelly | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody
I was going through a really nasty custody case, I found him luckily and couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent me!! I never want to loose him as my attorney! He was very dedicated to my case, and never steered me wrong.
Posted by Maryann | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Michael A Sheets
I committed a crime and was faced with jail time. Michael was recommended to me and I called him on a Sunday afternoon and he was wonderful. He worked very hard with the prosecutor and I was granted Treatment in lieu of conviction which will result in no record for me once the period of treatment is ...
Posted by Kathleen | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Personal attention, professional approach.
We hired Mike Sheets to handle our 16 year old son's multiple moving violations. We would have been satisfied if our son's license was suspended but receive restricted privileges. Mike managed to help our son get a very reasonable fine, no points, and no loss of privileges. Mike treated our relative...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
There when we needed him (on a Sunday evening)
Our family had an unexpected issue that arose on Saturday night and we had a hearing early Monday morning. I had no idea about the system or how to navigate it. Attorney Sheets was recommended to me and I sent an email Sunday evening w/ the expectation of not hearing anything until the next morning...
Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2015 | Child Custody
Custody
Mr. Sheets did a thorough job inside the courtroom. Michael prepared me for the worst possible scenario. I am forever grateful to have my child back Safe at home.
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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
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Q&A
What different types of divorce can I get
19 Mar 2026
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Can I get more custody or Atleast a child support payment reduction?
11 Mar 2026
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Does Probate have to be opened to claim this money from unclaimed funds? And if so, why?
26 Feb 2026