71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Tax Lawyers in Sterling Heights, MI: 2026 rankings
59 tax lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Sterling Heights: Levy & Associates, Inc., LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Silver Tax Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 59.
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Most-reviewed: Ayar Law, 362 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 59 ranked after Levy & Associates, Inc.; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
59 Sterling Heights tax lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 59 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Tax lawyers in Detroit ranking. See Tax lawyers in Detroit
Top 10 tax lawyers in Sterling Heights at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levy & Associates, Inc. | 71 | 4.9★ (479) | Beverly Hills, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | Top score |
| 2 | Silver Tax Group | 67 | 4.4★ (118) | Farmington Hills, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Ayar Law | 66 | 4.9★ (362) | Farmington Hills, 16 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | The W Tax Group | 66 | 4.9★ (320) | Southfield, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | TAX RESOLUTION DRS | 65 | 4.9★ (37) | Waterford, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Defense Tax Partners | 65 | 5.0★ (53) | Birmingham, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Kent Tax Relief | 64 | 5.0★ (17) | Pontiac, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Grey Stone Tax | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Birmingham, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Law Offices of Markwei Boye, PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (30) | Southfield, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Grey Stone Tax | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Southfield, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 59 tax lawyers in Sterling Heights, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Farmington Hills, 16 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#3 Ayar Law
Based in Farmington Hills, 16 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 15 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Waterford, 23 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Pontiac, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 13 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#10 Grey Stone Tax
Based in Southfield, 13 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#11 Wolf Tax
Based in Troy, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 15 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Farmington, 16 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Sterling Heights
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#15 Tax Help Basics
Based in Novi, 23 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 13 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 13 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#18 Carlex Group
Based in Detroit, 16 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#19 Griffin Levy
Based in Farmington Hills, 16 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Troy, 8 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#21 Rebeck & Allen
Based in Southfield, 13 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#22 Harp Law
Based in Detroit, 17 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Windsor, 19 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Royal Oak, 8 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Royal Oak, 9 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
How we ranked Sterling Heights tax lawyers
We scored 59 Sterling Heights tax lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sterling Heights data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a tax lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many tax law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer handles audits, collections and Tax Court, or only planning.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a tax lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you handle audits and appeals yourself?
- Is my situation civil, or could it become criminal?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Tax lawyers in Sterling Heights: frequently asked questions
Which tax lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Sterling Heights?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked tax lawyer in Sterling Heights, MI is Levy & Associates, Inc. with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 479 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Silver Tax Group (#2) and Ayar Law (#3) follow. We ranked 59 tax lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many tax lawyers are there in Sterling Heights?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 59 tax lawyers serving Sterling Heights, MI. 1 of them is based in Sterling Heights; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which tax lawyers in Sterling Heights are open 24/7?
8 ranked tax lawyers in Sterling Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Silver Tax Group (#2), TAX RESOLUTION DRS (#5) and Grey Stone Tax (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tax lawyers in Sterling Heights work on weekends?
19 of 59 ranked tax lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Levy & Associates, Inc. (#1), Silver Tax Group (#2) and TAX RESOLUTION DRS (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Sterling Heights tax lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 59 rated tax lawyers in Sterling Heights is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Levy & Associates, Inc. has the most, 479 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank tax lawyers?
Each tax lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do tax lawyers outside Sterling Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sterling Heights city center, our service radius for tax lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can tax lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do tax lawyers in Sterling Heights, MI charge?
Tax lawyers usually bill hourly; some offer flat fees for defined work such as an offer in compromise. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $446 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Should I hire a tax lawyer, a CPA or an enrolled agent?
All three can represent taxpayers before the IRS (Treasury Circular 230). A tax lawyer adds legal privilege for advice and can represent you in Tax Court and in criminal tax matters. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of tax lawyers in Sterling Heights, MI ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Sterling Heights?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Sterling Heights
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 59 tax lawyers serving Sterling Heights.
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