Atty. Damien W. Sanchez

Atty. Damien W. Sanchez

Mr. Sanchez is a litigator for clients on family law, criminal defense, first- and third-party insurance, contracts, and landlord-tenant cases.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Damien W. Sanchez at a glance

Damien W. Sanchez is an Associate based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2006). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 2005) and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Sanchez is a litigator for clients on family law, criminal defense, first- and third-party insurance, contracts, and landlord-tenant cases
  • Mr. Sanchez also represents clients who are Spanish-speaking in all of these practice areas
  • El Abogado Damien Sanchez también representa clientes que hablan español en estas ramas de la ley
  • Born and raised in a small town in Michigan, Mr. Sanchez attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate studies, and he earned his Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served as an executive editor on the Law Review
  • Mr. Sanchez’s passions for helping people and fighting for justice have always been a driving force in his life
  • Before coming to Wheeler Upham, Mr. Sanchez spent his law career in several different areas of law practice ranging from employment law, unemployment benefits law, family law, criminal law, bankruptcy law, and immigration law
  • Mr. Sanchez prides himself on his ability to offer empathy and sharp instincts while developing strong working relationships with clients
  • He is dedicated to tirelessly advocating for his clients and understands the importance of getting into the trenches and tenaciously fighting for them
  • When not in the courtroom, Mr. Sanchez enjoys traveling with his wife and golfing
  • He is also a volunteer for the First Tee of West Michigan, and he is a lifetime Michigan sports fan

Practice Areas Explained

Damien W. Sanchez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Damien W. Sanchez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Real Estate Law

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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 Grand Rapids 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 andnue, 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 Damien W. Sanchez

Where is Damien W. Sanchez's law office located?
Damien W. Sanchez's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Damien W. Sanchez handle?
Damien W. Sanchez focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Damien W. Sanchez practiced law?
Damien W. Sanchez has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Damien W. Sanchez go to law school?
Damien W. Sanchez earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Damien W. Sanchez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 2005
B.A.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2006

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