About Steven L.
Steven L. Schwartz has spent decades practicing law in Michigan. He builds cases one client at a time and has kept a steady presence in criminal defense work across the state and in federal court.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University in 1985 and continued his studies at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1990. Those years shaped his approach to courtroom work and client advocacy. The combination of a public university undergraduate education and a Detroit-area law school informs how he frames legal problems today.
After law school he entered private practice in Michigan. He is admitted to practice in the state and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. That dual admission has allowed him to represent clients in a range of proceedings at both the state and federal levels.
His resume lists The Law Office of Steven Schwartz among his professional experiences. Over time his practice has been associated with the Schwartz Criminal Defense Firm. He has worked on matters that required appearances in trial courts, pretrial proceedings and other courtroom settings. He handles filings, hearings and client counseling in criminal matters and related issues.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and pragmatic in preparing cases. He tends to emphasize the record and keeps arguments focused on the immediate legal issues. That approach shows up in the way he prepares motions and responds to discovery. He favors clear, direct advocacy rather than elaborate theory, and he is known for steady courtroom presence rather than flourish.
Outside of the courtroom he spends time reviewing developments in criminal law and federal practice that affect clients in Michigan. He uses continuing legal education and professional materials to keep current on changes in statutes and procedure. Those efforts feed into practical advice he gives to people facing criminal charges.
In 2026 he continues to practice through the Schwartz Criminal Defense Firm, representing individuals in state and federal criminal matters. His current practice focuses on criminal defense in Michigan and litigation in the Eastern District of Michigan.
