Eileen R. Scheff

Eileen R. Scheff

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Detroit, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

615 Griswold St Ste 1216, Detroit, MI

About Eileen

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Divorce, custody and parenting time; trained domestic relations mediator in all areas of family law.

48 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 120-175 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 48 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1977

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Scheff & Washington, P.C.

615 Griswold St Ste 1216, Detroit, MI, 48226

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Eileen R. Scheff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Divorce Lawyer!!

My experience with Attorney Scheff was great!! I was very satisfied with her as my divorce lawyer. I would recommend her to every one who is looking for a good divorce attorney. She is very knowledgeable. I could easily tell she was an experienced lawyer. Attorney Scheff talked me through the ent...ire process. She listens, she advises, and she keeps you informed and updated with every step. She was fair. She understood the difficulty and helped me a whole lot. Attorney Scheff was and is always available and we maintained good communications at all times. I never felt like I was in the dark. She would explain to me over and over until I understood what was going on. She was thorough with paperwork. It was just great!! I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Scheff. I am glad I had her as my divorce lawyer during a very challenging time.

Posted by R.(Deepak) Karnik | November 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Super Lawyer

Eileen Scheff represented me during my divorce. SHE IS EXCELLENT!!! Has solid experience in family law. Highly knowledgeable, very firm, compassionate, very responsive and keeps plaintiff and defender on course by giving only what is entitled. I strongly recommend that if you need someone frank an...d straight forward "a straight shooter" she is your attorney.

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Eileen R. Scheff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Dozier

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracie Palmer

Constitutional lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have always been impressed by Ms. Scheff's dedication to protecting the rights of her clients and all individuals in general. She is a strong, caring and talented advocate for the people."

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Kari Deming

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. She is extremely intelligent, very responsible, and absolutely committed to providing high quality mediation and litigation service to her clients."

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Jonathan Warshay

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known and worked with Eileen for several years. A client could not find a more dedicated or hard-working attorney. She knows the courts and the law very well. She has a pragmatic approach. I have referred potential clients to her and would feel comfortable if she represented me in a personal legal matter."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney, Scheff, Washington & Driver, P. C.

Associations

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM)

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

National Lawyers Guild

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Education

1977

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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