Rolland Sizemore III
About Rolland
Biography
For 30 years Attorney Rolland Sizemore of Manley & Manley has been a highly-effective advocate in the Michigan Criminal Justice System. He has had impressive careers from both sides of the courtroom: a state prosecutor for 14 years and a defense attorney for 16 years. That experience gives him unique insight into prosecutors’ evidence and strategies used to seek criminal convictions.
Attorney Sizemore graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1991. He graduated from Detroit College of Law, which is now the MSU School of Law, in 1995. While in law school, Attorney Sizemore interned at the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office for a year and a half. It was this internship that made him decide to specialize in criminal law.
Following graduation from law school, Attorney Sizemore was asked to return to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, this time as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. During his 10 years there, he handled a variety of cases, including domestic violence, drunk driving, kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder. For his final five years at that office, he was a First Assistant Prosecutor, supervising the Sexual Assault Division within the office.
In 2005, Attorney Sizemore opened the Sizemore Law Office, a small practice committed to providing high-quality criminal defense. Located in Ann Arbor, he focused his practice primarily in Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, but also represented clients all over Michigan. He moved his practice to Howell in 2012, joining the Kizer Law Firm. As a Defense Attorney, Mr. Sizemore is respected by his peers and judges in Livingston County and statewide. He has a reputation as a tough advocate that fights hard to protect his clients’ rights and ensure that justice is served. During his years in private practice, Attorney Sizemore has obtained many ‘not guilty’ verdicts in complex, high-stakes cases.
Attorney Sizemore joined the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office in 2021, where he quickly racked up wins in several murder and sexual assault trials. In addition to winning trials, he thoroughly enjoyed working with younger, less-experienced Assistant Prosecutors, helping them become the best attorneys they can be.
Mr. Sizemore was excited to join Manley & Manley’s team of impressive, highly-skilled attorneys in 2025. He is enjoying his return to private practice in Livingston County and throughout Michigan. If you have been charged with a crime, you need a Shark. Let Attorney Sizemore put his years of experience and courtroom success to work for you.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Michigan for 30 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Manley & Manley, PLLC
3075 East Grand River Ave, Suite 118, Howell, MI, 48843
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Rolland Sizemore III's Reviews
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15 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
THE MAN IS JUST AMAZING AT WHAT HE DOES
IM AM CURRENTLY USING MR SIZEMORE FOR FAMILY MATTER REGARDING CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME HE IS SPOT ON AND HELPING ME GET WHAT I SHOULD HAD IN FIRST PLACE HE FIGHTS FOR ME AND IM STILL USING HIM WILL POST MORE UPDATE AFTER
Posted by Dan | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
A sixth star needs to be added
From start to finish Mr. Sizemore went above and beyond. Questions and concerns were always addressed in a timely fashion. I can't express enough how happy I am with the overall process and result.
Posted by Michael | October 31, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Professional, Hardworking and Dedicated Lawyer!
Mr. Sizemore was my court-appointed attorney who defended me in a case where I was falsely accused of 1st degree criminal sexual conduct and found not guilty. I was facing many years in prison if found guilty. Mr. Sizemore went to work for me to prove my innocence. Although communication was somet...
Posted by Mike | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Honest and stuck with me right to the end
So long story short I was being Accused of assaulting and strangling an employee and was being charged with a 10 year felony I was also being tried and convicted in social media Roland picked apart their accusations and proved I was innocent I would strongly recommend Roland to anybody he did wha...
Posted by Darlene | April 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Hard working Attorney!
Mr. Sizemore was an amazing caring and hard working attorney. I hired him for my son and could not be more pleased. When he was hired it was literally at the end of the case and he worked hard on familiarizing himself with the case and did not stop trying to get the best result possible. I had to hir...
Rolland Sizemore III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am continually impressed with Rolland Sizemore's legal acumen. He is aggressive in the courtroom and great with a jury: together those traits are a killer combination for a trial attorney."
"Mr. Sizemore is an exceptionally smart and skilled trial attorney. He is highly respected in the legal community. I endorse this attorney."
"Mr. Rolland is a very active attorney and a very capable one. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Sizemore. His responses to both simple and complicated questions on the Avvo forum are always easy to understand and complete. His grasp of criminal law in the State of Michigan is obvious. I would have no hesitation in referring clients to him in and around Livingston County."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sizemore projects the image and skills that one would expect from an outstanding lawyer. His experience as a former prosecutor is an invaluable tool that can be of great advantage to clients seeking skilled criminal defense in Livingston County, especially. Mr. Sizemore's answers and advice are always well expressed, comprehensive and a service to those seeking cogent information about criminal law."
"Mr. Sizemore demonstrates a thorough knowledge of criminal law through his insightful answers on AVVO. I endorse this lawyer."
"If you want to know how good a lawyer is you can read some of his well written and published answers to questions on AVVO.com. Or you can read the praise that his former clients publicly give him. Or you can see the recommendations that other lawyers write about him because they respect his legal abilities and his willingness to fight for his clients. You can also check out his web site for the useful information there too. When you do all that, you will see exactly why I gladly endorse Rolland Sizemore. He knows the law, he explains it well for folks who need help, and he cares about his clients. If you have a legal question and his office is anywhere near you, he is your answer. I recommend him to you.I endorse this lawyer."
"I've personally known and observed Rolland in action as a fellow defense attorney in Washtenaw County. He is one of the best attorneys. Hard working and ethical. Always prepared and knowledgeable. He clearly knows and cares about his clients and their rights and needs. I highly endorse his attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rolland Sizemore III is an outstanding trial lawyer with an excellent track record both as a former prosecutor and as a criminal defense attorney. His experience and instincts are dead on and Attorney Sizemore fights to win."
"Rolland Sizemore III is a knowlegable, aggressive, well-prepared litigator, and a skillful negotiator He knows how to present a case in the best possible light and how to get results."
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Experience
Honors
2005
10-Year Service Award, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney, Manley & Manley, PLLC
2021 - 2025
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Livingston County Prosecutor's Office
2012 - 2021
Of Counsel, The Kizer Law Firm
2005 - 2012
Owner, The Sizemore Law office
1995 - 2005
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Livingston County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty
Education
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Courtroom Testimony
2005
Sexual Assault Laws and Sexual Responsibility on Campus
2003
Child-Focused Approach to Investigating and Prosecuting Child Sexual Assault
Languages
English
Activity
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Can I get a diversion program instead of probation ?
15 Jun 2025
Sobriety court ?
14 Jun 2018
IF you violate a plea agreement in which you get probation, befor you are sentenced do you get jail time instead?
15 Jun 2017