Michele Terese Ferroni

Michele Terese Ferroni

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

301 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 520, Pasadena, CA

About Michele

Biography

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Fees and Rates

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law

301 E Colorado Blvd, Suite 520, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Michele Terese Ferroni's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Amy | January 23, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Compassionate, amazing lawyer who helped me through the worst time in my life

I'm so blessed I met Michele after I got arrested for my first DUI. I met with several lawyer prior to Michele Ferroni and they all seemed rushed and only concerned about the money. After meeting with Michele I knew she was a rare attorney who really cares about her clients. I was able to reach her ...in the evening and on weekends. Believe me, I am sure I was hard to deal with because I was so scared and my future was on the line. Michele was so patient with me. She is also a brilliant lawyer and even the judge and DA acted like they knew her for years and I could see that was making a difference in my favor. She did a great job and I ended up with NO suspension and no DUI on my record. Thank you Michele for helping me and my family through this difficult time!

Posted by merary | August 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Criminal Case DISMISSED!

Court proceedings are always stressful and confusing. Michele is the attorney to have in those moments of your life when everything is grim and awful. She knew her way in the courtroom. She knew the DA's and that helped my case tremendously! I do not believe another attorney could have accomplishe...d what she did for me. My whole life depended on this case being dismissed and after several hearings, she got it done. She never gave up, even after I did and asked to please just take a plea and get it over with. She had to ask me to be patient, and she never lost hope. I am so grateful to this woman. I have no way to repay her for everything she did for me. Thank you so much Michele. You are Wonder Woman :)

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

489 Case

There is no better attorney to have in your corner than Michele. She is by far the best attorney I have ever dealt with. I consulted with 4 other criminal attorneys before hiring Michele. One wouldn't take the case because he felt there was nothing he could do, and he is a USC grad with 7 years of ...experience. The other one wanted 3x as much money as Michele, and I felt he was just taking advantage of my desperation. Finally I found an attorney, by referral from my immigration attorney that referred me to Michele. I felt a little iffy at first, because she works from home. But boy was I wrong. This woman is accessible all the time, via email, text, phone. Professional from beginning to end. She continued to be positive even when I had given up hope and told her to just settle andtake a plea. She did not give up. I am grateful to have this woman in my corner. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and intuitive. The best attorney to have. I wish she practiced Workers Comp so she could kick some but for me in that court as well.

Posted by Bryan | June 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Reliable, With great follow up

I was introduced to Michele by a trusted family member. Michele is on point when it comes to knowing her way around the whole court system. From the beginning, it was easy to observe that Michele possesses a strong relationship with all the main players in court. They all know her, they all know... what she's about, and they all have the highest level of respect for her. I include this in my review because I believe, you, as a defendant should have confidence in the attorney you choose to represent you. During the whole process I did not know what to expect and I was actually lost when it came to all the legal jargon, but Michele always took the time to explain the happenings to me. Even though it wasn't tangible to me, she had a plan. Michele knew what we needed to accomplish and led me along on a need-to-know basis which was difficult at times but necessary. Michele does a great job in following up and returns all your calls pertaining to the case. She has a superb team at her side that is very thorough. Together they masterminded my case piece by piece. Whenever, we met adversity or obstacles from the opposition, Michele and her team always had a back up plan. Ultimately, hiring a lawyer is always worth it, but hiring Michele is a one in a million life saving opportunity. She helped me construct a plea agreement for my felony charge that avoided prison time, with only one year probation, reduction to a misdemeanor after one year, and allowed me to retain my medical license. Thank you for all your help.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Solid as a Rock, Never Gives up...I Want Her in My Corner

I am a first timer in this DUI thing. I was additionally charged with hit and run. Everything I experienced was unknown and I was desperately trying to find out information with no success. I had heard Michele speak at a Professionals Luncheon a couple years earlier and was impressed with her knowl...edge and experience. I never thought that I would need her services, but in retrospect is was one of the best decisions I have made as there are some serious repercussions in these cases (DUI plus hit and run). Most of the system is created so that you don't really know what is going on and the overwhelming feeling of things being out of your control can eat you alive. My first step towards getting out of this quicksand was to hire Michele for representation. She has been working these cases for many years and knows how to translate all this legal stuff into plain English. Just like I would want my eyes operated on by a surgeon who has done hundreds of these operations, I want someone who has done hundreds of DUI cases. As time went on she was constantly keeping me in the loop on what was happening which is great because so little information is available to you. She always gave me straight answers and best/worse case on all levels. In the end she was able to work a great outcome and I was ecstatic that I was able to avoid jail time. Then came the surreal part of the story...the DMV. After the Court case ended you then have to deal with the DMV "court", They can do whatever they want and Michele went in front of them. They suspended my license for 4 months even though I was not convicted of a DUI and that is where her tenacity came in handy. If you have ever waited at the DMV to renew your license, then just imagine how inefficient their "court" system is. She was on them constantly and was able to get this decision overturned and I got my license back. Most attorneys would have given up once the decision at the DMV was made but she went the extra mile and I am grateful for that. Even if these outcomes did not come out as well as they did, at least I knew that I did all I could possibly do by having Michele represent me. That is important when you are dealing with previously unthinkable outcomes such as jail, which I had only experienced on TV or in the movies. As you empty your mail box with all the solicitation letters from other lawyers you can take my experience into account and contact Michele for representation...I am glad I did.

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Michele Terese Ferroni's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pablo Vasquez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele carries that rare, relentless energy. She treats every client with dignity."

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Lori Botello

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Michele. She ensures clients understand every step toward the best outcome."

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Michael Derrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele's work ethic and client communication are exemplary. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Kimberly Samman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele is tireless and responsive. Her client-first approach shines through. I highly recommend her."

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Adrianos Facchetti

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is passionate about her work and her clients and she works tirelessly on their behalf, making sure their interests are vigorously advocated and ensuring they understand the process that will result in the absolute best outcome for them So everybody is happy and can go home. In addition to her considerable work ethic, she is highly effective and she has substantial trial experience. You should strongly consider hiring her."

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Pamela DiBello

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michele is well respected in the legal community, by both lawyers and Judges, for her knowledge and expertise in the field of criminal defense. She is a zealous and compassionate advocate and works extremely hard for her clients."

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Regina Scherer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele Ferroni is a talented lawyer. She is not only knowledgeable but an excellent advocate for her clients with both the court and the prosecutors. Because of these qualities Michele obtains amazing results for her clients. She cares about her clients and is always seeking to be the strongest advocate for them. I wholeheartedly endorse Michele Ferroni."

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Rande Sotomayor

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele Ferroni is a first-choice criminal defense attorney who provides a tremendous depth of experience and a genuine dedication to her clients. She is a passionate and determined advocate who works hard to achieve the very best possible results."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michele. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ann Gottesman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Michele Ferroni! Ms. Ferroni is one of those rare defense attorneys who really cares about her clients and fights hard to protect their rights. Her legal knowledge and dedication to achieving justice make Ms. Ferroni a highly effective and strong advocate for her clients. Ms. Ferroni is experienced, determined and compassionate, and is held in high esteem by both her colleagues and adversaries!"

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Todd Landgren

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Ferroni is dedicated to getting the BEST possible results for her clients. She is very experienced, works tirelessly, is professional, and gets better much results than other attorneys because of those qualities. Unlike many attorneys, she always responds to calls and the clients concerns. I highly recommend her if you or a friend are charged with a DUI!"

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Jeanne Normandeau

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Michele Ferroni for 15 years. We first met while I was working as a prosecutor. She impressed me with her aggressive representation of her clients and due diligence. She continues to work very hard for her clients and achieves amazing results with her tenacious handling of her cases. I highly recommend Michele Ferroni."

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Randall Longwith

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michele is an exceptional lawyer. The hard work she puts into every case, along with her command of the law, helps her to achieve superior results for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Michele Ferroni."

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Regina Scherer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rande Sotomayor

Mediation lawyer

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Ann Gottesman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Tedford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeanne Normandeau

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Best of 2015, Thumbtack

2014

Clients Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Michael & Associates

1997 - 2026

Owner, Criminal Defense and DUI Attorney, Michele T. Ferroni, Attorney at Law

1993 - 1995

Criminal Defense Attorney, Los Angeles County Alternate Defenders Office / Alternate Defense Counsel

1987 - 1992

Deputy Public Defender, Sacramento County Public Defenders Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Women's Professional Business Group

member

2012 - Present

The Esquire Network (TEN)

member

2011 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

member

2011 - Present

Pasadena Pacers

member

1995 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

member

1991 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

People of the State of California vs. Brian B.

Entire case dismissed

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Education

1989

Lincoln COL

Law

1981

California St Univ Sacramento

Undergraduate

Languages

English

Activity

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