Atty. Carl E Sears

Atty. Carl E Sears

Carl E Sears is a lawyer practicing adoption law, child custody, child support and 8 other areas of law. Carl received a B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Southfield Southfield 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (947) 426-8058

Profile Summary

About Carl E Sears at a glance

Carl E Sears is a Member based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Carl E. Sears. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1999). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1999) and Hillsdale College (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carl E Sears is a lawyer practicing adoption law, child custody, child support and 8 other areas of law
  • Carl received a B.A. degree from Hillsdale College in 1989, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Carl practices at Carl E. Sears in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Carl E Sears's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl E Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carl E Sears

Where is Carl E Sears's law office located?
Carl E Sears's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is Carl E. Sears. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl E Sears handle?
Carl E Sears focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, family law, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Carl E Sears practiced law?
Carl E Sears has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Carl E Sears go to law school?
Carl E Sears earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Carl E Sears for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1999
B.A.
Hillsdale College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1999

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