Michigan fired head coach Sherrone Moore following three criminal charges, including a felony third-degree home invasion and stalking in a domestic relationship, and breaking into the home of Paige Shiver, with whom he had a dating relationship. While the cases have been filed, Joseph Simon has been hired as the defense attorney for Moore. Let’s get a close look at Moore’s defense attorney.

Who is Joseph Simon?

Joseph A. Simon is the defense attorney of Sherrone Moore in the Paige Shiver case. He is a criminal defense attorney who handles misdemeanor and felony cases, from traffic offenses to homicide cases. He was spotted walking into the courtroom, where the Moores’ case is expected to take place. Though he did not confirm his representation for Moore, the sources reveal it’s a logical conclusion.

Simon’s Legal Experience and Notable Cases

He has 35+ years of experience and has vigorously defended thousands of cases throughout southeast Michigan with an established history of proven results. He’s one of the best lawyers in America and has earned numerous professional accolades, including the Lawyer of the Year five times (2013, 2015, 2023, 2024, 2025*).

He achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s AV-Preeminent peer-reviewed rating for the highest standards in ethics and legal ability, AVVO’s highest ’10’ rating. In 2007, he was selected as a Michigan Super Lawyer in the specialty of criminal defense, and was named a criminal defense Leading Lawyer since 2014.

Role in the Sherrone Moore / Paige Shiver Case

Joe Simon is the defense attorney for Sherrone Moore, who’s been trying to defend Moore not guilty. He will be advocating against Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski, one of the top women attorneys in Michigan. Magistrate Odetalla M. Odetalla will be hearing the case, presented by both attorneys, representing their client. Moore’s attorney on the Dec. 12 hearing didn’t have much to say, except that learning the facts being presented by Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski.

What Joseph Simon Has Said Publicly?

Sherrone Moore, on Friday, appeared in an all-white jail outfit through the video call for the hearing, answering the questions raised. Paige Shiver’s advocate stated that Moore barged his way into her apartment and pulled out several butter knives and a pair of kitchen scissors to threaten his own life, terrorizing her. Shiver’s attorney added that he left after she told him she was calling her attorney.

Joe Simon, on the other hand, said, “I’ve not seen the police report, I’ve not seen discovery, it would be irresponsible for me to comment.” Simon said that Moore was taken to a local hospital after being arrested to evaluate his mental health status, but was only evaluated on Thursday, after being turned back to law enforcement. Simon argued that Moore had no weapons to surrender and would comply with future mental health evaluations ordered by the court.

Moore is currently charged $25,000 for release bond, and is directed not to use alcohol or any other drugs. He will need to carry a GPS tether upon release, and should not leave the state the Michigan without the court’s permission. He is not supposed to contact the victim by any means, and the next hearing will be set for Jan. 22.