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At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., we understand that legal matters often involve significant personal, financial, business, and family considerations. Our approach focuses on providing thoughtful, practical, and responsive legal representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and objectives.

We believe effective legal representation begins with listening carefully, understanding the full scope of a client’s concerns, and developing strategies designed to protect both immediate and long-term interests. Some matters may be resolved through negotiation, planning, or settlement discussions, while others require formal litigation and courtroom advocacy. Our firm works closely with clients to determine the most appropriate course of action based upon the specific facts and goals involved.

Whether handling family law disputes, probate and estate matters, business issues, real estate concerns, or criminal defense proceedings, we strive to provide clear communication, careful preparation, and practical guidance throughout every stage of representation.

Located in Old Town Saginaw near the Saginaw County Courthouse, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. proudly serves clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan.

Meeting with an attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming, especially when legal matters involve important personal, financial, family, business, or property concerns. At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., our goal during the initial consultation is to listen carefully, understand your concerns, answer your questions, and provide practical guidance regarding your legal matter.

During an initial consultation, we may discuss:

• The background and facts of your situation
• Important legal issues and potential concerns
• Possible strategies and next steps
• Court procedures and timelines, where applicable
• Financial, custody, business, or property considerations
• Questions regarding fees and representation

Depending upon the nature of your matter, it may be helpful to bring documents such as court papers, agreements, financial records, estate planning documents, correspondence, contracts, police reports, or other materials relevant to your situation. However, if documents are not yet available, individuals should still feel comfortable scheduling a consultation.

Some matters may be resolved through negotiation, planning, or settlement discussions, while others may require litigation or court proceedings. STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. works closely with clients to provide thoughtful guidance, responsive communication, and practical legal representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and objectives.

Located in Old Town Saginaw near the Saginaw County Courthouse, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. proudly serves clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan.

Please contact STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. by phone or through the contact form on our website to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your legal matter.

Family law matters often involve significant personal, financial, and emotional considerations. At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., we represent individuals throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan in a wide range of domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, paternity, and post-judgment disputes.

Michigan family law cases are highly fact-specific and frequently require careful analysis of financial issues, parenting arrangements, property division, and the best interests of minor children. Our firm works closely with clients to develop practical strategies tailored to their individual circumstances and long-term goals.

Many family law matters can be resolved through negotiation, settlement discussions, or mediation. However, when necessary, our firm is prepared to advocate for clients in contested hearings and litigation proceedings involving custody disputes, parenting time issues, support matters, and complex property or financial concerns.

Child custody matters in Michigan are determined according to the best interests of the child and may involve consideration of numerous statutory factors relating to stability, parenting history, established custodial environment, education, communication, and the overall welfare of the child.

Whether a matter involves an initial divorce proceeding, custody dispute, modification request, or post-judgment enforcement issue, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. strives to provide responsive communication, careful preparation, and practical legal guidance throughout every stage of representation.

Located in Old Town Saginaw near the Saginaw County Courthouse, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. proudly serves clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan.

Estate planning and probate matters often involve important personal, financial, and family considerations. At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., we assist individuals and families throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan with estate planning, probate administration, trust matters, guardianships, conservatorships, and related legal issues.

Proper estate planning can help protect assets, provide clarity for loved ones, minimize future disputes, and ensure that financial and healthcare decisions are handled according to your wishes. Depending upon individual circumstances, estate planning may include wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, patient advocate designations, Lady Bird deeds, and related planning strategies.

Our firm also represents personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and family members in probate and trust administration matters. Probate proceedings may involve estate administration, disputes regarding assets or fiduciary responsibilities, creditor issues, guardianship matters, or questions concerning the interpretation of estate planning documents.

Estate and probate matters frequently involve both legal and practical considerations affecting multiple generations of a family. STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. works closely with clients to provide thoughtful guidance, responsive communication, and practical solutions tailored to each client’s individual goals and circumstances.

Whether preparing an estate plan, administering an estate, handling trust matters, or addressing probate disputes, our firm strives to provide careful preparation and practical legal guidance throughout every stage of representation.

Located in Old Town Saginaw near the Saginaw County Courthouse, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. proudly serves clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan.

Business and real estate matters often involve significant financial, operational, and long-term planning considerations. At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., we assist business owners, entrepreneurs, property owners, and individuals throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan with a wide range of business and real estate matters.

Our firm represents clients in matters involving business formation, operating agreements, contracts, business purchases and sales, succession planning, commercial disputes, and related transactional or litigation matters. We work closely with clients to provide practical guidance tailored to the specific goals and needs of each business or transaction.

In addition, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. provides legal representation involving residential and commercial real estate matters, including purchase agreements, land contracts, title issues, boundary disputes, lease matters, deed preparation, and probate-related real estate transfers.

Business and property matters frequently involve overlapping legal, financial, and operational considerations. Our firm strives to provide careful preparation, responsive communication, and practical legal solutions designed to protect both immediate and long-term interests.

Whether assisting with the formation of a new business, reviewing contracts, addressing a real estate dispute, or handling complex property or business transactions, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. provides thoughtful legal guidance tailored to each client’s individual circumstances and objectives.

Located in Old Town Saginaw near the Saginaw County Courthouse, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. proudly serves clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan.

Facing criminal charges or an investigation can be stressful and overwhelming. At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., we represent individuals throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan in a wide range of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters, including OWI/DUI offenses, drug charges, assault allegations, theft offenses, probation violations, and related criminal proceedings.

Criminal matters often move quickly and may involve significant consequences affecting a person’s freedom, driving privileges, employment, finances, and future opportunities. Our firm works closely with clients to explain the legal process, evaluate the facts and evidence involved, and develop practical strategies tailored to the circumstances of each case.

OWI and driver’s license matters frequently involve both criminal court proceedings and administrative license consequences. Depending upon the circumstances, issues may involve chemical testing, implied consent concerns, prior offenses, probation conditions, and driver’s license sanctions.

Individuals contacted by law enforcement or facing criminal investigations should carefully consider their legal rights and, in most cases, consult with an attorney before making statements to police or investigators.

Whether addressing misdemeanor charges, felony allegations, probation violations, or OWI-related matters, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. strives to provide responsive communication, careful preparation, and practical legal guidance throughout every stage of representation.

Located in Old Town Saginaw near the Saginaw County Courthouse, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. proudly serves clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan.