Michael Lee Claessens

Michael Lee Claessens
Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 34% Litigation
    27 years, 2,000 cases
  • 33% Administrative Law
    27 years, 500 cases
  • 33% Government
    27 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Michael L. Claessens is the managing partner of License Advocates Law Group, a Pasadena law firm whose sole focus is thedefense of misconduct allegations on... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Go with LALG!”

Posted by: Ryan Gennaro, 30 days ago.

Client Review: What do you say about a solid lawyer that delivers. Michael and LALG made a very unruly process with the state more than tolerable. In fact, he made... more
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5 star rating

“Extremely Professional With The Highest Honesty & Integrity Sevice”

Posted by: awakil2003, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Michael Claessens & license advocates Group Members make Miracles, I was Facing revokation to my Vehicle sales License, License advocates group save... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Steven Alan Fink

I endorse this lawyer. Mike's answers demonstrate his superb knowledge of the niche specialty of licensing. Many occupations require a license in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Fink , Newport Beach (CA), Over 1 year ago
Christine C McCall

I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike Claessens is a truly outstanding lawyer. He is scrupulously ethical, thorough in everything, and an excellent... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christine McCall , Pasadena (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

26 years since Michael Lee Claessens was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1986 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at License Advocates Law Group 2010–present
Managing Senior Assistant City Attorney at Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney 1988–2010

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of La Verne College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Leadership City Attorney Carmen A. Trutanich 2010
Council Resolution Los Angeles City Council 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member La Crescenta Town Council 2011–present
Member San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Criminal Law Section 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 40 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
12 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
7 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Contractors: Have a Licensing Problem? Use This Punch-List to Pick the Right Attorney EzineArticles.com 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Police Litigation Risk Management Minimizing Risks and Subsequent Liabilities Within State, County and City Departments, NCDA 2010
Code Enforcement for Investigators Fire Science, CSULA 1989
See all 4 speaking engagements