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At Sorin & Pyle you can expect:
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Reliability
- Respect
- Client-Centered Advocacy
- Even occasional attempts at humor
Your Fighters in the Courtroom
Sorin Panainte
First-generation immigrant, former Public Defender, dedicated to your fight.
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Jonathan Pyle
West Michigan native, seasoned trial attorney, committed to results.
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Criminal defense and juvenile law. Full profile coming soon.
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Our Practice Areas →
Criminal Defense
From misdemeanors to serious felonies, we handle any criminal charge in Michigan with aggressive, dedicated defense. Your fight is our fight.
Criminal Charges
Felonies & High Court Misdemeanors
- Felonious Assault
- Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC)
- Robbery & Home Invasion
- Drug Crimes
- Carrying Concealed Weapon (CCW)
- Resisting & Obstructing a Police Officer (R&O)
- Fleeing & Eluding
Misdemeanors
- OWI / Drunk Driving
- Domestic Violence
- Assault and Battery
- Theft & Retail Fraud
- Reckless Driving
- Minor in Possession (MIP) - 2nd Offense
Focused Legal Services
Pre-Charge Investigations
When you're under investigation but haven't been charged yet, we step in early to protect your rights. Our proactive approach can prevent charges from being filed or significantly reduce their severity before you ever see a courtroom.
Probation Violations
Aggressive defense when facing probation violations. We fight to protect your freedom and prevent jail time.
Record Expungement
Clear your criminal record and reclaim your future. We navigate Michigan's expungement process to help you seal past convictions, opening doors to better employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
Driver's License Restoration
Lost your license due to DUI or other violations? We guide you through Michigan's DLAD/DAAD hearing process to restore your driving privileges and get you back on the road legally.
Juvenile Defense
Young people deserve a second chance. We provide compassionate, aggressive defense for minors facing criminal charges, always keeping their future opportunities and educational goals as our top priority.
Civil Rights & Serious Injury
We also take cases for people hurt by police or in custody, people with serious injuries, and families after a death.
Police & Jail Misconduct
People hurt by police during an arrest, a traffic stop, or a detention, including people now facing charges from the same incident; people hurt or denied care in a jail, a prison, or juvenile detention; and families who lost someone in custody.
Serious Injury & Wrongful Death
Child abuse in a school, youth program, or foster care; sexual abuse by someone in a position of trust; nursing home neglect; and families after a death.
Recent Results That Speak for Themselves
Assault with Intent to do GBH:
Dismissed
Felony Domestic Violence:
Not Guilty
Attempt CSC 4th:
Dismissed
Aggravated Assault:
Not Guilty
Assault and Battery:
Not Guilty
Domestic Violence:
Not Guilty
Resisting and Opposing:
Not Guilty
Felonious Assault:
Dismissed
Operating While Intoxicated:
Dismissed
Past Results Disclaimer: The results listed on this website are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each individual case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in future cases. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits.