Stearn Named Super Lawyer 2nd Year in a Row

The Law Offices of Todd J. Stearn, P.C. is proud to announce that Todd has been named a Super Lawyer for the second straight year in a row by the prestigous Super Lawyer magazine.  Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.  Super Lawyers magazine features the list and profiles of selected attorneys and is distributed to attorneys in the state or region and the ABA-accredited law school libraries. Super Lawyers is also published as a special section in leading city and regional magazines across the country.

Governor Snyder Signs Michigan Criminal Records Bill

Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation giving Judges more discretion over when to expunge criminal records. Under old law, a Judge could not clear a person's record if it contained more than one offense. Under the new measure, a Judge can expunge a criminal record if there are up to three minor offenses on it. A minor offense is defined as a misdemeanor or ordinance violation with a maximum 90 day penalty and maximum $1,000.00 fine that was committed when the person was 21 years old or younger. Serious crimes can't be expunged. A person must wait five years before asking.