Michael James Kennedy

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Michael James Kennedy
Lifetime Achievement Awards from 2 Criminal Defense Groups Defines My Unsurpassed Qualities; Call Me

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas
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  • 55% Criminal Defense
    31 years, 2,500 cases
  • 40% DUI / DWI
    26 years, 750 cases
  • 5% Juvenile
    16 years, 300 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (90 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • 760-863-3840
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  • Law Office of Michael J. Kennedy
    82632-B Hwy 111
    Suite 3 [Cabrera Offices]
    Indio, CA 92201
    Office: 760-863-3840
    Mobile: 760-863-3840
    Fax: 760-863-3842
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Languages Spoken
  • English

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I am second to none in a combination of scholarship, effective aggressiveness for my clients, and insights into the system and what it does and should be doing.... more

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John Andrew Campanella

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Endorsement from lawyer: John Campanella , Sacramento (CA), 4 months ago
Edgar Javier Reynoso

I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael defends the US Constitution one case at a time. It's not just a tag-line. It is his mission, and he takes his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Edgar Reynoso , Irvine (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

31 years since Michael James Kennedy was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1981 12/19/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
California Public reproval with/duties 1994 12/19/2012
Michael’s comment: Solely for two drunk driving incidents within 6 years of each other, over 20 years ago. Never anything related to competence nor ethics.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney - Owner at Law Office of Michael J. Kennedy 2012–present
Attorney at Law at Kennedy & Roe 2007–2012
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Southwestern Univ SOL Juris Doctor 1981
Widener Univ English B.A.

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lifetime Achievement Award The Private Defenders of California, Inc. 2013
Top Trial Lawyers Palm Springs Life Magazine 2012
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors California DUI Lawyers Association 2006–present
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 2004–present
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Contribution
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Answers: 133 Legal Answers
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15 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal, Constitutional Law and Defense Many, many, starting date below through present 1990

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