Steven J. Reina

Steven J. Reina

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pontiac, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Expungement

6696 Dixie Hwy. Ste. 1, Clarkston MI 48346, Pontiac, MI

About Steven

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 36 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1989

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law office of Steve Reina

6696 Dixie Hwy. Ste. 1, Clarkston MI 48346, Pontiac, MI, 48346

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Steven J. Reina's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (21) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Morgan | October 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer

Steve Reina has represented me in every one of the hardest times in my life. He did not merely represent me, he guided me through the cases and fought for me with the respect, vigor, and understanding that the course of my life depended on the outcome. His passion is apparent, and he takes care of h...is clients. I hope that if you need an attorney to fight for you, that you have Mr. Reina by your side.

Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer!!

Steve was excellent, again! This is the second time I’ve had Steve represent me and in both cases he went above and beyond. In what seemed like a no win case, in both cases, he prevailed! I would highly recommend to anyone who feels they have a no win case to give Steve a call. Thanks Steve. Your ha...rd work and dedication are greatly appreciated!

Posted by Mike | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing legal service!

Quick to reply and extremely confident about court procedures! Very thorough, would recommend!

Posted by Chip | September 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Steven Reina's legal services are of the highest quality. He returns calls and explains things better than any lawyer I know.

Posted by Pamela | August 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Juvenile case

Steve did an amazing job working with my son and dealing with the court. He was a blessing to us and we would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance.

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Steven J. Reina's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shaun Marks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Steve Reina since I first began practicing law over 20 years ago. He has always impressed me as a diligent and dedicated attorney who works very hard to achieve the best results for his clients. He is an excellent trial lawyer!"

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Paul Stablein

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve always works tirelessly for his clients. He is knowledgeable, persistent and has great insight into the intricacies of the law. I wholeheartedly endorse Steve Reina."

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Emily Long

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can enthusiastically endorse Steve Reina. Having opposed him when I prosecuted and now as a fellow defense attorney I have always admired Steve's dedication to ethics, professionalism and zealous advocacy for his clients. He brings his considerable intellect and creativity to bear for any client in a difficult situation."

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Mark Ross

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Steve Reina. As a new lawyer starting out, Steve guided and mentored me and taught me all aspects of the legal profession. He is extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Bina Trivedi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As an assistant prosecutor, I had the opportunity to work with Steve on several occasions in various courts in Oakland County. He is a very passionate advocate for his clients, very detail oriented, and highly knowledgeable in criminal law. He is well respected by judges and opposing counsel alike."

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Samuel Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is an excellent attorney, with extensive experience in criminal defense. He has offered his time and help on past complicated cases of mine. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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John Angott

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is the one attorney whose creative legal mind I have always admired. He is the kind of smart that one must be "outside the box" prepared in order to hope to keep pace in the battle. That advantage is one that many prosecutors do not see coming. Just this week a clerk who watched him get his most recent jury NG said to me when describing the trial, "you know Steve - he's so intellectual and so energetic in front of the jury..." I do know Steve. I keep detailed mental notes of our conversations because he always provides such rich information. He is a legal force to be reckoned with. You have been warned!"

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Andrew Hubbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve is a thorough, tireless, knowledgeable and zealous advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Flynn

Child custody lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve has been a fellow lawyer here in Clarkston for decades. Over the course of many years, on numerous cases, we have observed the highest level of professionalism from Steve. He fights for his clients every step of the way. If you have a pressing legal matter in Oakland County, you cannot go wrong retaining Steve. In the area of criminal defense, he is fearless because he tries cases frequently, knows the courtroom, and is an expert regarding the rules of evidence."

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Craig Pavlock

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Steve for many years and have prosecuted criminal defendants that he has defended over those years. He takes great pride in being a great counselor and lawyer for his clients. Steve is an intelligent man who can immediately spot the issues involved in criminal cases and handles them effectively. I have no doubt that he provides excellent representation to all of his clients, having witnessed it first-hand on numerous occasions."

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Brent Scott

Child custody lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Steve Reina without reservation. Steve is an exceptional attorney that has earned the respect of his colleagues and the loyalty of his clients through years of hard work and dedication. He is always thoroughly prepared and aggressive when necessary. Steve is a professional advocate for those that he represents and anyone needing assistance on a criminal defense or family law issue would be wise to consult with him."

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Jordan Bolton

Litigation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Steve is an advocate who cares deeply about his clients, and works hard to get them great results. For these reasons, I am pleased to offer him my endorsement."

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Mark Reina

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Reina is a zealous advocate for the clients that he represents in court. I am proud of him as a lawyer and a brother."

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Daniel Hilf

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steven works hard for his clients. He has great trial experience, and knows his way around a Courtroom."

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Peter Ellenson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve and I tried a very difficult sexual assault case together - and won. I was impressed by his creative thinking and his fierce committment to his client. Over the years I have learned a lot from Steve. When it appears that there is no defense, Steve finds one. I have recommended clients to him and will continue to do so."

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Shaun Marks

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Paul Stablein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Emily Long

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bina Trivedi

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Ross

Litigation lawyer

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Samuel Bernstein

Litigation lawyer

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John Angott

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Hubbs

Litigation lawyer

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Timothy Flynn

Litigation lawyer

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Craig Pavlock

Litigation lawyer

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Lawrence Kaluzny

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brent Scott

Litigation lawyer

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Jordan Bolton

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Reina

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Hilf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Ellenson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2001

Category One- Life Offense Cerified, Oakland County Circuit Court

1987

Baron Scholarship, Wayne State University Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law office of Steve Reina

1997 - 2007

Attorney, Reina Hinote and Miller

1995 - 1997

Attorney, Reina and Hinote Attorneys at Law

1989 - 1995

Attorney, Dunchock LInden and Reina

Associations

2001 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

1998 - Present

6th Circuit Court Federal Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1989 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Washington chapter)

Member

2016 - 2020

Rochester Hills Historic Districts Commission

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Jurvis

Not Guilty

People v. Baker

Motion to Quash - Granted

People v. VanDeusen

Not Guilty

People v. Bernal

Not Guilty

People v. Matthews

Not Guilty

Kowalski v. Thompson

A favorable no cause of action for my client

People v. Pennel

Not Guilty

People v. Drasba

Not guilty

People v. Tersigni

Not guilty

People v. Elchaer

Not Guilty

People v. Eggleston

Not guilty

People v. Young

Not guilty

People v. Fuller

Not Guilty

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Education

1988

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Law Day at Congregation Beth Shalom

The Leo Frank case

2012

UAW Meeting Prejudice and the Law

Publications

2011

Languages

English

Activity

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