On Friday, October 3, 2025, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board issued a notice announcing the 60-day suspension of attorney Carl D. Winekoff. The suspension, effective immediately, stems from an Amended Stipulation for Consent Order agreed upon by Winekoff and the Grievance Administrator on September 2, 2025. This stipulation was subsequently approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by Tri-County Hearing Panel #63.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Carl D. Winekoff,” with case no. 24-108-JC.
The core of the disciplinary action revolves around Winekoff’s conviction on May 31, 2024, for aggravated assault, classified as a misdemeanor. This conviction occurred in Wayne County Circuit Court under Case No. 23-006231-02-FH, titled People v Carl Douglas Winekoff, for violating MCL/PACC 750.81A.
In addition to acknowledging the conviction, Winekoff entered a no-contest plea regarding allegations that his actions constituted professional misconduct.
Based on Winekoff’s admissions, the no-contest plea, and the agreed-upon stipulation, the hearing panel concluded that Winekoff’s conduct violated state criminal law, thereby contravening MCR 9.104(5). Furthermore, the panel determined that Winekoff engaged in conduct involving a violation of the criminal law, which reflected negatively on his honesty, trustworthiness, and overall fitness as a legal professional, thus violating MRPC 8.4(b).
The order, aligned with the amended stipulation, mandates a 60-day suspension of Winekoff’s law license, commencing on October 3, 2025. In addition to the suspension, Winekoff was assessed costs amounting to $771.44.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
