David M. Sinutko

David M. Sinutko

4.6
Rating: 3.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Utica, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation

8300 Hall Rd Ste 204, WYNGATE TOWNE CENTER, Utica, MI

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

SINUTKO PUTRYCUS & ASSOCIATES

8300 Hall Rd Ste 204, WYNGATE TOWNE CENTER, Utica, MI, 48317

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David M. Sinutko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Ryan Carver | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding Lawyer!!!

I was referred to David by a former Police coworker. David answered my first phone call and went straight to work for me. He has taken his time effortlessly even after hours to attend himself to my consults. He has worked countless hours for me and has been a great help in my cases. He manages himsel...f well and is very aggressive towards getting what you deserve. He will battle relentlessly and does not give into nonsense. David has been a great friend and someone who I know I can count on. Even when my funds have been very low, David has been the man that I can count on when it’s time to show in court and work for me. I will surely recommend and always use his practice when it’s needed. Thank you so much David sinutko.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense

should not be allowed to practice law!!!!!!

He never kept his client informed of anything and did no work on the cases. Mr Sinutko had his client turn himself in unprepared and promised he would keep him out of jail upon turning himself in, the client was arrested and put in county jail. Mr Sinutko did not inform his client of anything that wa...s going on and didn't go visit his client until 1 day before the court date for 20 minutes, after the client sat in jail for over 2 weeks. Mr Sinutko charged a very large fee promising great results, good attorneys know better than to ever make a promise to a client. Mr Sinutko didn't keep the family informed either, and after a family member contacted him for information on the loved one sitting in county jail he called this family member screaming at them about how he hates texting and doesn't have to keep anyone informed. He showed up late to every court appearance and was playing on his phone the entire time, he didn't once speak to the client after the judge made his ruling nor did he even bother to explain anything to the client. Mr Sinutko is beyond unprofessional and cares more about socializing with other attorneys and court employees than he does representing his client. He made himself unable to be reached from his client so his client couldn't get a hold of him to fire him quickly and Mr Sinutko purposely ran cases longer than they needed to be just to cover his two appearances he charged for per case. Now the client is left with no representation when he does finally get out of county jail and now the client has no money left to hire new counsel. I honestly do not know how he even sleeps at night and he has a temper and loses it when challenged or told he is not doing his job.

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David M. Sinutko's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Barnwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very well-respected attorney who delivers solid results for clients."

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Benjamin Schock

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. We frequently refer him our most complicated criminal matters and receive nothing but positive feedback."

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Glenn Mccandliss

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  3.0 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2025

updated on 10/28/2025

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Work Experience

1995 - Present

PARTNER, SINUTKO SINUTKO & ASSOCIATES

Associations

Wayne County Criminal Advocacy Program Participant

Macomb County Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Education

1994

Detroit College of Law

JURIS DOCTORATE

1989

Michigan State University

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Activity

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