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Michael J. Guarino II
also known as Mike Guarino
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Biography
Michael J. "Mike" Guarino is an experienced and highly regarded litigator and trial lawyer. He served as Galveston County Criminal District Attorney for 20 years (1983-2003). He practices criminal, juvenile, personal injury and general litigation law. Mr. Guarino has over 35 years experience as a Texas attorney and has earned a reputation of aggressively protecting the rights of his clients. He has attained the Martindale-Hubbell "AV Preeminent Status" which is a peer rating for the highest level of professional excellence including ethics and legal ability.
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Licensed in Texas for 51 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Mike Guarino
104 Moody Avenue, Suite 100, P.O. Box 1078, Galveston, TX, 77553
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Resolution Honoring Commitment to Volunteer Service, State Bar of Texas
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Mike Guarino
2003 - 2016
Partner, Bettison, Doyle, Apffel and Guarino, P.C.
1983 - 2003
Criminal District Attorney, Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office
1974 - 1982
Assistant District Attorney, Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office
Associations
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Galveston County Bar Association
Member
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
Member
Texas District and County Attorneys Foundation
Founding Member
Texas Prosecutor Society
Founding Fellow
Rotary Club of Galveston
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State vs. Patterson
Dismissed
Ex Parte John Doe-Galveston County District Court
Successful expunction of any criminal arrest record with all justice agencies having any record of client's arrest. Included expunction of criminal records held by police agencies, sheriff, clerks, DA's Office, DPS and FBI.
Education
1974
South Texas College of Law Houston
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
Southern Methodist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1967
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Speaking Engagements
2015
Property Tax Ad Litems
Attorney Ad Litem Duties in Tax Cases
2014
Tips and Best Practices from Intake to Appeal
Criminal Case Tips on Defending Veterans
Languages
English