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Stephen M. Taratuta
About Stephen
Biography
I have a special interest in motor vehicle accidents. I am certified to perform on-scene accident reconstruction.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Government
99%
22 years | 500 cases
Wills and Living Wills
1%
34 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Michigan for 33 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Stephen M. Taratuta
1441 Saint Antoine St Ste 1230, Detroit, MI, 48226
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Stephen M. Taratuta's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have always found Stephen to be of the highest ethical character, as well as a zealous advocate for the party he represents (both as a former defense attorney and a current prosecutor)."
Lawrence Shulman
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2002
Public Service Award, City of Ferndale
1994
Seminar Scholarship, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1992
The William O. Douglas Award, University of Detroit School of LAw
1988
Barba Family Scholarship, Wayne State University
1987
H & P Feigenson Scholarship Award, Wayne State University
1982
Scholarship Award, Royal Oak Rotary Club
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
1992 - 2004
Attorney and Counselor, Stephen M. Taratuta
1991 - 1995
Case Administrator, Arbitration Services Incorporated
1988 - 1991
Legal Assistant, Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association
Associations
2007 - 2010
State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law SectionBoard of Directors
2006 - 2010
State Bar of Michigan, Character and Fitness CommitteeChair, District H
2004 - 2010
Michigan Arson Prevention CommitteeBoard of Directors
2004 - 2010
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2003 - 2010
United States District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganMember
2000 - 2010
State Bar of Michigan Criminal Jury Instruction CommitteeMember
1998 - 2010
State Bar of Michigan Representative AssemblyMember
1995 - 2010
Detroit Wayne County Criminal Advocacy ProgramBoard of Directors
Education
1992
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Wayne State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1987
Oakland Community College
Associates Degree
Speaking Engagements
2010
The Law of Search and Seizure
Search and Seizure law
2009
Firearm Laws in Michigan
Firearms Laws
2005
Boot Camp for New Prosecutors
Cross Examination Skills
Publications
1992
Michigan Medical Malpractice Manual
Case Review