Michael D. Finley

Michael D. Finley

3.7
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Valencia, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Estate Planning ... +3 more

28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 195, Valencia, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, adoptions, juvenile dependency (DCFS/CPS), domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, etc.

70%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills, trusts, advance health care directives, estates

10%
Litigation 10%

Business, real estate, legal actions, civil harassment, personal injuries.

10%
Entertainment 4%

Collaboration agreements, NDA's, submissions, etc.

4%
Intellectual Property 1%

Copyrights and trademarks (no patents)

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Location

MICHAEL D. FINELY,ESQ

28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 195, Valencia, CA, 91355-5088

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Michael D. Finley's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Just an amazing attorney!

I have utilized the services of Attorney Michael Finley on several occasions and am never ever disappointed. He is aggressive in dealing with our legal issues, yet rational and realistic about outcomes. His decades of experience is always readily apparent. You cannot go wrong hiring this attorney. ...

Posted by Tamara | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A very effective lawyer

My husband and I hired Michael Finley in May 2013. He gave sound advice, and was always well prepared. For example, he filed paperwork with the court to have hearsay, double hearsay, and even triple hearsay evidence that was damaging to us struck from the case. (Basically, he eliminated "evidence"... that consisted of baseless accusations made by people who had no direct contact with us or any of the actual facts.) The paperwork to do so was filed at the exact time required to be permissible while leaving the opposing side with the least amount of time possible to modify their strategies after losing access to their hearsay arguments. Without the hearsay, they had nothing but actual facts to go on, which left them with basically nothing. Consequently, the judge dismissed the case with prejudice immediately after opening arguments. We wouldn't hesitate to use him again if the need should arise.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

President, Law Offices of Michael D. Finley

1993 - 2004

Attorney, Law Offices of Finley & Finley

Education

1993

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Mount San Antonio Coll

Publications

1993

Journal of Juvenile Law, volume 14 Anti-Gang Legislation: How Much Will It Take?

1993

Journal of Juvenile Law, Volume 14, Page 209 (Digest article): Doe v. Holt

1993

Journal of Juvenile Law, Volume 14, P. 234 (Digest article) Shuldt v. Mankato Independent School, District No. 77
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