Sanford A. Schulman

Sanford A. Schulman

4.4
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Detroit, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

GUARDIAN BUILDING, 500 GRISWOLD STREET, SUITE 2340, Detroit, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 36 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1990

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

FEDERAL CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS OF MICHIGAN

GUARDIAN BUILDING, 500 GRISWOLD STREET, SUITE 2340, Detroit, MI, 48226-4484

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Sanford A. Schulman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 31 reviews

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Worse experience ever!!

Save your money!!!!!! This lawyer is all about money, not sure if it’s because I’m black but I feel Like he does not like my kind.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Legal Represenetation

My family hired Mr. Schulman’s Law Office to handle my brother’s case. He was recommended and referred by Vonda’s Law. Beware! Our experience with this firm has been fraught with frustration and dissatisfaction. The communication with this office was consistently poor. Our numerous attempts to con...tact Mr. Schulman for updates were frequently met with silence or inadequate responses. Paperwork was not filed, nor were court appearances met as a result of his lack of attention on my brother’s behalf. I believe he took advantage of my brother’s situation causing my family financial hardship and jeopardizing my brother’s chances for a fair 6500 motion and investigation by the Criminal Integrity Unit (CIU). We paid Mr. Schluman 10K for his representation which was not rendered effectively. Moreover, once the verdict was rendered, unbeknownst to Mr. Schulman, he requested additional money to file an appeal. This level of negligence is unacceptable and unprofessional, particularly for a law firm that advertises itself as competent and reliable. The final outcome of my brother’s case was unfortunately affected by the poor legal services rendered by this office. We feel that had Mr. Schulman and his team been more diligent, attentive, and proactive, the result might have been different. I strongly advise against seeking legal representation from Mr. Schulman’s Law Office. Our experience has been overwhelmingly negative and families seeking thorough, competent, and companionate legal services for their loved ones should avoid this office at all cost.

Posted by Hamza J | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Best legal help around

Sanford is an expert in all cases, best legal help in the Detroit metropolitan area!

Posted by Bernard | June 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Terrible lawyer

My name is Bernard Howard these reviews about Sanford a Shulman are false. I have his criminal success rate, he failed every capital punishment case he handled. Including mines, I am recently exonerated after 26 years for Shulman failure to study the case, investigate case, nor did he contact any of ...my alibi witnesses. I was innocent and he did nothing, and i lost 26 years of my life.

Posted by Marlene | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend Criminal Attorney

Mr. Schulman is very reasonable. He was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. I had a very complicated criminal case. Mr.Schulman is a laywer I would HIGHLY recommend.

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Sanford A. Schulman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Staci Giske

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Sanford Schulman is a "lawyer's lawyer". I trust his good judgment emphatically. He has the perfect combination of empathy and kindness with aggressive defense and pragmatism. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Huston

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Schulman. Very skilled and experienced. Does right by his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sanford. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Akiva Goldman

Unknown lawyer | May 30

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

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Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Federal Criminal Attorneys of Michigan

1991 - 1993

Attorney, Sanford Schulman PLLC

1990 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Wayne County Bar Association

Member

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Frank Murphy Hall of Justice Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

operating under the influence of liquor causing death

plea

USA vs. NAGI (Case No. 06-20465)

USA vs. MARTINEZ (Case No. 13-20156)

USA vs. POPE (Case No. 10-20346)

Detroit Man Released After 42 Years for Fatal Shooting as a Teen

Released from prison

Rome Township Woman Cleared in Pot Case

Probation

State Forensic Center Finds Suspect in Officer's Killing Incompetent

Toledo Couple Pleads Guilty to Terrorism-Related Charges

Couple Sentenced in Fatal Dog Mauling of Michigan Jogger

Judge Revokes Bond for Macomb County Woman in Adoption Fraud Case

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Education

1989

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Cambridge University

1985

Kalamazoo College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Universidad De Madrid

Speaking Engagements

Publications

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Languages

English

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