Gary Sanfield

Gary Sanfield brings more than 40 years of Michigan legal experience to people facing serious court and financial problems. His practice includes Criminal, DUI, License Restoration, Family Law, Divorce and Custody, Bankruptcy, and Personal Injury matters. He is known for direct advocacy, strong preparation, and focused representation.

Gary earned a BA from Oakland University in 1973. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1977. These studies helped prepare him for a long legal career serving clients in trial courts, family courts, and bankruptcy matters.

Gary has represented clients since 1977, building broad experience across criminal defense, family disputes, license issues, bankruptcy filings, and injury claims. His background allows him to review facts carefully, explain legal options clearly, and guide people through stressful situations that may affect their freedom, finances, families, or driving privileges.

Gary has been recognized through several honors during his career. He was named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2015, 2016, and 2017. He also received the Career Experience Program, Macomb Community College honor, and Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell recognition in 2014 for his professional work.

Gary has maintained memberships with important legal organizations and courts. These include the Bankruptcy Bar Association, Federal Bankruptcy Court-Michigan, United States Federal District Court, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, and State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law Section. These affiliations reflect his long commitment to Michigan legal practice.

Gary has handled difficult cases with results that helped clients move forward. Reported matters include a Retail Fraud-Habitual 4th-Life Felony case dismissed, a Possession of Marijuana -Juvenile court case dismissed, and a Drunk Driving 3rd- Felony case resolved with probation only and no jail time for the client involved.

Gary Sanfield continues to help people address urgent legal problems with practical guidance and determined advocacy. Whether a client faces a criminal charge, DUI matter, license restoration issue, divorce, custody dispute, bankruptcy concern, or injury claim, he works to protect their rights and seek positive resolutions through careful legal action.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gary Sanfield Law Firm
• Member, Michigan Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oakland University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges