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Dorsett Michael Phillips

Also known as Michael Phillips

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Overview

Practice Areas

90% DUI / DWI
20 years
10% Criminal Defense
20 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card

Contact Information

The Phillips Law Offices

Roseville, CA

Office: 800-978-0186
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The Phillips Law Offices

305 Railroad Ave

Suite 7

Nevada City, CA 95959

Office: 800-978-0186
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The Phillips Law Offices

Chico, CA

Office: 800-978-0186
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Butte County DUI Defense

Nevada County DUI Defense

Yolo County DUI Defense

Chico DUI Defense

Languages Spoken

English

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My name is Michael Phillips, and in my 18+ years as an attorney I have dedicated my legal career to fighting for justice and fairness for "the little guy ". I... more

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“A Lawyer who cares”

Posted by: kristin, 2011-02-27 11 months ago.

Client Review: I had a complex case involving a DUI. He was thorough in his discovery process, kept the case from concluding so the Judge would have all the... more

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“Estate planning”

Posted by: Pamela, 2010-03-29 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: When I recently had some questions about my sister's estate, Michael Phillips and his staff were helpful and supportive. The sound and knowledgeable... more

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11 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer's work. Conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-known that Mr. Phillips is an excellent trial... more

Endorsement from lawyer: George Mueller , San Diego (CA), Almost 2 years ago

Mr. Phillips is an extremely bright and talented DUI and criminal defense lawyer in Nevada City as demonstrated by his membership in the California... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher McCann , Santa Ana (CA), About 2 years ago

Résumé

License

20 years since Dorsett Michael Phillips was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1996	11/08/2011
Washington	Inactive	1992	01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Principal at Phillips Law Offices	1998–present
Public Defender at Snohomish County Defender Association	1992–1997

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Santa Clara Univ SOL	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1987
California St Univ Long Beach	Pre-Law	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1983

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Certification of Completion, Summer Session	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2010
Certification of Completion, Winter Session	National College for DUI Defense	2010

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Officer	National College of DUI Defense	2004-present
Member	American Association for Justice	2002-present

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Reputation Level 7

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Cases

P v C.H.

Outcome: DUI Dismissed

P v G.Z

Outcome: Juvenile DUI

P v T F

Outcome: Jury Trial: Case Dismissed