Practice Areas

Metro Detroit Trial Lawyers

Located in Mount Clemens and Warren, the law firm of Stearns & Coppins, PLLC is made up of Michigan trial lawyers who provide effective legal services to clients statewide. We focus our practice on providing aggressive defense against criminal charges and representing clients in police brutality claims, employment discrimination cases, business litigation and family law matters.

At Stearns & Coppins, PLLC, our lawyers and staff take the time to listen to your concerns and explain your options in a language that you can understand. We want you to have the information you need to make educated decisions regarding your case.

Criminal Defense - Employment Law - Business Law - Family Law - Wills

Contact our firm to schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal matter, in any of the following practice areas:

Criminal defense: If you've been arrested for drunk driving (OWI or DUI), theft, drug possession or another serious crime, you owe it to yourself to consult with a criminal defense lawyer about your options. We defend against all types of felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, including: fraud and embezzlement, domestic violence, assault and battery, rape and other sex crimes, child pornography, online solicitation and other Internet sex crimes, robbery and weapons charges. We also help people who are eligible for expungement clear their criminal records.

Family law and divorce: Even if you are the one who is filing for divorce, the breakup of a marriage is never easy. We can help you resolve divorce-related issues such as child custody, child support, division of marital property and alimony (spousal maintenance or support).

Police brutality: If you or someone you know was injured because a police officer, sheriff's deputy, prison guard or other law enforcement agent beat you or used unlawful force against you, you deserve justice. We seek compensation for people whose civil rights have been violated by government officials, including cases of false arrest, unlawful search and seizure, and police abuse and misconduct.

Employment law: We stand up for workers who have been victims of discrimination, sexual harassment or unfair employment practices in the workplace.

Probate, wills and trusts: We can help you plan for your future and your family's future through wills, trusts, powers of attorney and living wills. Don't wait until it is too late to name a guardian for your minor children, name a trusted friend or family member to act for you in the event you are incapacitated, or outline who should receive your property and assets when you die. Our attorneys can help with all of these issues, as well as provide options for business succession and estate tax planning.

Business law: Businesses trust our firm to advise them about incorporation and the formation of other business entities, such as LLCs and LLPs. We have served as corporate counsel for many small businesses, representing them in commercial real estate transactions, the purchase and sale of existing businesses and business litigation.

Stearns & Coppins, PLLC also accepts referrals from Michigan attorneys and out-state lawyers seeking representation for their clients in Michigan courts. Please visit our Attorney Referrals page for more information.

Whether you require a metro Detroit drunk driving lawyer or divorce law attorney, you can be assured that you will receive our full attention throughout an often-confusing and intimidating legal process. If you require aggressive, skilled legal representation, contact the metro Detroit law offices of Stearns & Coppins, PLLC today for a free consultation and case evaluation.