The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard

Home
United States
Okemos, MI
The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard

Call Directions Website Contact the practice

The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard represents individuals charged with crimes throughout the State of Michigan. I also handle divorce and custody cases.

I represent criminal defense cases, divorce and custody cases, school discipline and education law cases, personal protection order cases, drivers license restoration cases, civil litigation cases, and estate planning cases in the State of Michigan. Additionally, I handle guardianship cases and estate planning and civil litigation.

10/29/2026

Personal protection order cases are mostly between two people that know each other and have a domestic relationship as defined by Michigan law. There is history between the two sides. There are dynamics at play. I always have to investigate the history between the two parties and know the story to tell and develop through cross examination and the presentation of my own proofs.

Recently, I was successful in being granted a motion to terminate a personal protection order. The personal protection order was unwarranted. The petitioner was acting out of revenge and not in any fear of the respondent.

I thoroughly investigated the case. I told the story of my client. And in the end, the personal protection order was terminated and the case was closed.

Case victory for a very deserving client.

Call me right away for all of your personal protection order needs.

10/28/2026

Prosecutors sometimes offer no deals on speeding ticket cases or other traffic offense cases. When that happens, the case becomes a case of "call your first witness." Prosecutors get overconfident, and sometimes flat out arrogant, in these situations. But that is when preparation and knowledge of the law and facts and nearly 18 years of experience litigating cases comes to the forefront. There are cases when I am able to cross examine the officer involved and establish sufficient evidence to get a civil infraction case dismissed.

Recently, I applied the law and the facts and the constitution to a civil infraction case. After cross examining the officer, I made an oral motion to suppress evidence and to dismiss the case. After the court considered the testimony and evidence, the court issued a written opinion and order dismissing the case.

Case victory for a very deserving client.

Call me right away with all of your traffic ticket needs.

10/16/2026

If you are facing criminal charges or are being investigated for a crime, then call my office right away. I have been representing clients in criminal defense cases throughout the State of Michigan for nearly 18 years.

Call my office right away. Your liberty and future are too important.

09/14/2026

Drivers license restoration cases take discipline and dedication to the client in order to be successful. The Department of State has rules and protocols and expectations that change and evolve over time. I have to know the current status of things at the Department of State in order to be successful.

Recently, I helped a client obtain a full and unrestricted license. I properly prepared proofs and testimony.

Successful case victory for a very deserving client.

08/25/2026

School is starting back up in Michigan. And that means that there will be cases involving student discipline.

Your student has legal rights while in school and out of school. Constitutional rights apply to minors. Constitutional rights apply to all students. And constitutional rights apply to parents.

If you have questions about your rights as a student or as a parent, then I should be your first call. I handle student discipline cases and Title IX cases and special education cases throughout the State of Michigan.

Call me right away with all of your education law needs.

08/18/2026

Drunk driving cases get resolved through plea based convictions in courtrooms throughout the State of Michigan every day. For many people, such a conviction is their first and only offense. The person convicted learns their lesson and adjusts their behavior and takes advantage of the rehabilitative programs that are part of the process.

For those individuals that have a first time operating while intoxicated offense conviction and meet other qualifications, Michigan allows for an expungement of the criminal conviction. The court must be convinced that the person has benefited from the rehabilitative programs and that the person is otherwise worthy of an expungement.

Recently, I was successful in expunging a first time operating while intoxicated conviction for a very deserving client. I prepared and produced the proper proofs for the Court, and my application to set aside the conviction was granted.

Case victory. Call me for all of your expungement needs.

08/16/2026

I handle civil litigation cases. I know the law, and I come prepared for my clients. I am also not afraid to take a case to trial and tell the opposing counsel to call its first witness. That gives me an advantage over certain other attorneys and litigants that are unprepared for trial.

Recently, I obtained a dismissal of a case for a very deserving client. Case victory.

Call me right away for all of your civil litigation needs.

08/04/2026

I have been practicing law for nearly 18 years in Michigan. I run a statewide practice. I have practiced in over 60 counties in the state.

I am dedicated to results. I work hard for my clients. I know the law. And I have the experience.

If you have a criminal case or a family law case or a personal protection order case or a student discipline case or a driver's license restoration case or a civil litigation case, then call me right away.

08/01/2026

Practicing family law takes dedication and effort. I have to know and understand my clients. I have to learn and identify the family dynamics and what is at the core of any identifiable issues.

I also have to know the court system and the friend of the court system and the law and the procedure necessary to navigate through every situation.

I have been practicing family law for nearly 18 years. I run a statewide practice.

Call me right away for all of your family law needs.

07/22/2026

An interesting part of driver's license restoration cases is that the cases take time - often several years - to complete.

In most cases, when I obtain a driver's license for a client that had his or her license revoked, the client must drive with an ignition interlock device on the client's vehicle for a minimum of 12 months. That means that I have to prepare a client for the original hearing, obtain the restricted license for the client, wait a minimum of 12 months, and then prepare the client for a second hearing - and ultimately obtain a full and unrestricted license for the client.

I get to know my clients. I get to like my clients. I spend a lot of time with my clients. We collectively go through the energy and effort and time expenditure to get things done.

So when I obtain the full and unrestricted license for the client, it is a proud moment in time.

Recently, I was able to complete this journey with a very well deserving client. I diligently prepared the case and all proofs. I guided my client. And I was able to obtain a full and unrestricted license for this client.

Case victory. Call my office right away for all of your driver's license restoration needs.

Address

2109 Hamilton Road, Suite 206
Okemos, MI
48864

Telephone

+15176181580

Website

http://www.ericsheppardlaw.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.