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Michael A. Brush

Licensed for 57 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

815 Moraga Drive, Los Angeles, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 57 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1968

Delinquent

Licensed in California for 55 years

State: California

Acquired: 1970

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Brush & Sacks

815 Moraga Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90049

Brush & Sacks

Po Box 920776, Sylmar, CA, 91392-0776

Law Office of Michael A Brush

14 Reynolds Ave, Oneonta, NY, 13820-1812

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Michael A. Brush's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Posted by Wolfgang | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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A Victim of the Times

I also retained Mr. Brush. This was in 1997 when he represented me in a disability discrimination suit in federal court against a federal agency. We would have won hands down; however, in 1999 the U.S. Supreme Court came out with three simultaneous decisions drastically limiting the the Americans wit...h Disabilities Act. My case was sunk. However, Mr. Brush was still able to secure a settlement in my favor with the AUSA assigned to my case. Most lawyers disdain practicing in federal court; however, Mr. Brush did not shy away the least and relished in it. The financial meltdown during the Bush administration caused Mr. Brush's world to collapse. His investments evaporated overnight. While still representing them, clients didn't pay his fees as many similarly were impacted by the recession. He couldn't meet his financial obligations. His wife left him. His magnificent home was foreclosed upon. He took to the bottle - causing him more problems. He ultimately did what many of us would do - whatever it took to survive. The sum effect of this all led to the downfall of a competent, noted and well-respected lawyer. During his downfall I retained him once more in 2013 in a matter with another federal agency. I asked him to disrepect a high-level government official and directly fax a letter to his office. This he did, and within days the federal agency reversed its decision. Several of my co-workers during and after my federal employment uitlized Mr. Brush. Though his retainer was high, he got results. Eighteen years after my initial consultation with Mr. Brush, I am still contacted by former co-workers for Mr. Brush's telephone number. I regretfully inform them that he no longer is practicing law. Ir's a real shame the way he went down.

Posted by Alex | August 8, 2013

Michael Brush is the Best

Mr. Brush is a very dependable and knowledgable attorney. He is is extremely honest and professional. I highly recommend using him. He has extensive experience in litigation and is an amazing negotiator. I trust him with my life as he has saved me on multiple occasions. He got me off of a DUI after I... blew a .11. He also saved my business by suing my partner who embezzled funds. I've used him time and again and he never disappoints.

Posted by Alex | August 8, 2013

The Best Attorney in Los Angeles

Mr. Brush is a very dependable and knowledgable attorney. He is is extremely honest and professional. I highly recommend using him. He has extensive experience in litigation and is an amazing negotiator. I trust him with my life as he has saved me on multiple occasions. He got me off of a DUI after I... blew a .11. He also saved my business by suing my partner who embezzled funds. I've used him time and again and he never disappoints.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2013

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

I have known Michael Brush for several years and he has handled several different cases for me and my extended family. He is masterful in criminal as well as civil matters. What separates Michael Brush from other attorneys is his sheer gift of lawyering. I have seen no better lawyer in court. He... is always well prepared, but what is exceptional is his genius legal mind. He knows the law and the court system. He is a very seasoned attorney.

Posted by Salvador | July 25, 2013

THANK YOU MR. BRUSH

After two years in prison as a innocent man I was granted a new trial. MR. Brush represented me, the trial lasted a week which you could imagine caused a great deal of stress on myself and as a result I developed an erratic heartbeat. Under my doctors orders I was given a sedative and sent on bed res...t. When I didn't appear in court for the verdict Mr. Brush called me, and when I explained what had happened he told me he had an idea. He called me back and had informed me that the court would come to my home. The judge jury and all unimaginably arrived at my home and continued the process, the verdict??? not guilty. The foreman of the jury later called on behalf of himself and the judge to express how impressed they were with Mr. Brush, and he added you too. Mr. Brush also represented me when we went to the pentagon to make right an injustice that had occurred 38 years prior to that day. The wrong was serving me with a dishonorable discharge for my service in the U.S Army. A promise to my mother, after 38 years had been fulfilled when the judge granted me with a Honorable discharge. There you have it mom. In order to compensate my family and myself I became a bookie. I was arrested for a five dollar bet, the judge said I was going to prison for two years! Mr. Brush got a change of venue. The briefs summited to the judge, and the clerks office suspiciously disappeared. Mr. Brush was compelled to go to the district attorney's office, who in turn, testified to an assigned court that Mr. Brush, must have surely summited a brief to the judge and the clerk's office. Mr. Brush testified that he had represented the US government in Europe, practiced law in New York, and would never resort to false tactics. In the chance of venue, I went to jail for 30 days. I have recommended Mr. Brush to at least a dozen or so family and friends and all had nothing but great things to say about him. Truthfully yours, Salvador Reyes

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2016

updated on 05/23/2016

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2015

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2012

updated on 08/13/2012

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1965

Yale University

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1965

Yale Law Journal FPC and Indefinite Price Escalation Clauses
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