Michelle Ann Dean

Michelle Ann Dean

also known as Michelle Kaback

3.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

609 Deep Valley Dr Ste 200, Rolling Hills Estates, CA

About Michelle

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Mediation and Litigation of Family Law Matters - Dissolution, Paternity, Complex child custody issues and Spousal and Child Support.

20 years | 100 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

Previous Deputy District Attorney from 1998 through February 2006. Now handling misdemeanor and low level felonies.

29 years | 150 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michelle Dean

609 Deep Valley Dr Ste 200, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, 90274-3614

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Michelle Ann Dean's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome representation and professionalism!!!!

I am grateful to Michelle Dean for her professional representation, composure and work ethic. From day 1 she was very supportive dealing with this very stressful case and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process by always being there for me. Any negative comment related to this lawyer come... from upset spouses whose lawyers did not perform as expected or weren't as good as Michelle. Oh well, they did not hire Michelle.... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER SERVICES!!

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

didnt file things

she was convinced my ex would need to pay all of her fees, and told me i would get over a thousand a month in child support. then she just kept dragging out the trail to be multiple days and adding more and more to my legal fees, while telling me it was okay because my ex would pay. then my ex was l...aid off, and she withdrew from the case. i went in on the last day of trial pro per and found out she had not filed my declaration to have my fees reimbursed and had filed an old income report that made it look like i have more money than i do. in the end i was ordered to pay almost 800 a month in child support and i still owe thousands in legal fees. at least she got me the schedule i wanted but i dont think i should have to pay her for trial when she didnt even file the right things.

Michelle Dean

Replied last June 12, 2024

Please know that AVVO does not verify whether a post is by an actual client. There must be something in the air . . . the post from June 12, 2024 and May 10, 2024 were from opposing parties - who lost in Court. This latest poster was not my client. The information is not accurate and most importantly my client went from having only weekend visitation to 50/50. Again Family Law cases are truly unique and difficult and I have always made it my goal to address expectations and outcomes. I will continue to do just that!

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

what an absolute moron. No knowledge of the law, and horrible presentation. FIND ANOTHER.. ANYONE BETTER THAN THIS !

Failed to present facts to help the case, and was easily disproved by opposing side. Acted like a spoiled child with no courtroom manner. The judge did not have a high opinion of her presentation or knowledge.

Michelle Dean

Replied last June 6, 2024

The person writing this comment was not my client. I believe this was an an opposing party. There was a hearing on May 10, 2024 wherein the Court made orders I believe this opposing party did not like. Family Law cases are very difficult for everyone involved but this statement does not accurately reflect what occurred. This opposing party substituted out his lawyer after the May 10, 2024 hearing.

Posted by Verna | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beyond Phenomenal!

In the course of my divorce (pre- and post), I have had a total four attorneys. Some wasted money; all wasted time. And then there is Michelle. Oh my gosh! My divorce was complicated, included many properties and business entities — and this woman got it done! And, as opposed to the others I worked ...with, was incredibly accessible, easy to talk with, and productive. I started with her when she was at another firm, and happily followed her to her partnership at Dean Rosen. And I live out of state! (But my divorce was in California.) I am not one who tends to seek out a place like this to attest to someone’s capabilities. But I did so in this case. I trust this woman completely. She has made this process tolerable and manageable. Highky recommended!

Posted by Dan | June 23, 2014

Expertise in Family Law!

Expertise in Family Law, former District Attorney, very diligent, trustworthy, compassionate, and professional. Can be firm when needed with opposing counsel. Exceptional communication followup. Always available, constantly kept me updated in a very challenging divorce. I highly recommend Michelle if... you need a strong Family Law Attorney!

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - 2015

Associate Attorney, McGaughey & Spirito

1999 - 2006

Deputy District Attorney IV, Merced County District Attorneys Office

1998 - 1999

Deputy District Attorney, Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office

Education

1995

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1991

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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