Michael J Luther

Michael J Luther

2.5
Rating: 3.9

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

8300 Utica Ave, Ste 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.

60%
Criminal Defense 15%

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt.

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

If you are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be arrested for DUI (driving under the influence).A DUI conviction has serious consequences (for example, losing your driving privileges); but an experienced DUI attorney can often get the charges dropped or reduced, or may be able to negotiate l

15%
Personal Injury 10%

If you have been injured, you may benefit from the services of a personal injury lawyer, one who knows the dynamics of personal injury and can identify and weigh all the possible factors which may have played a part. A personal injury lawyer discovers who is responsible, whether insurance policies will pay for your losses, and what you can expect to recover in damages.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Schwartzberg | Luther, APC

8300 Utica Ave, Ste 105, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 91730

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Michael J Luther's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by William | June 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired for a divorce.

After 6 months of very little action, I asked for my retainer back and I got a new lawyer. This was the beginning of 2021. Never received any of my retainer back after all this time. I believe hes a good lawyer, just too much going on in his life at the time.

Posted by Suman | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Regarding my divorce and claim

I don't have any review right now until he finished my case. He has done my case half way, but now i tried to call office number is not a same number or changed.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped my son

I was referred by this lawyer through my friends attorney, here was very informational and he told me what I would and would not have and I knew my odds in going against this case with my divorce and kids but he was very thorough and going over every single detail and I could not be more happy of my ...results of my case and thankful for attorney Mr. Luther. So, think you Mr. Luther for helping me get my son back. You honestly helped me more than you could ever know. Your assistants did more work than their accredited for. You have a good team amongst you and I hope that every single friend in a divorce or family case would come to see you because do you care about everybody. so thank you for caring about me and my family first because that’s what a good lawyers about. So thanks again. You saved my family.

Posted by Bob and Joyce Tate | March 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Put Our Minds to Rest

Michael Luther handled our bankruptcy recently. At the age of 65 it was very stressful for us. Michael walked us through everything, always being careful to explain the steps and all the legal mumbo jumbo. He really put us at ease and was so empathic to the crazy situation we found ourselves in. I hi...ghly recommend his services if you are thinking of having to go the bankruptcy route!

Posted by Marie Louise Bosin | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I want a refund

I hired this Attorney to help me with my divorce and a work related bankruptcy. He lied to me every step of the way, delayed my process with his omissions, left me with a mess to clean up and refuses to discuss or listen to my concerns. He has stonewalled me for months now while I continue to clean u...p his messes. Poor ethics, poor customer service.

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Michael J Luther's Lawyer Endorsements

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Crista Haynes

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Luther is a fellow family law attorney in the San Bernardino county area. I fully endorse him and his ability to fully advocate on his behalf. He vigorously advocates on his client's behalf and is willing to put in the work to get the job done."

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Peter Pittullo

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Luther has an excellent reputation in the legal community. When I have observed him in Court he continues to be exemplary in his litigation skills and case preparation. His is an excellent litigator and researcher. He is always knowledgeable of the latest cases and legal trends and changes in the law. He is as respected as anyone in the legal community by judges and colleagues."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jonathon Zitney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has a experience and knowledge in a wide range of different areas of the law. He is not hesitant to think outside the box to present the best case possible for his client. He really puts his time and attention into developing the best strategy for his clients."

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Peter Pittullo

Family lawyer

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Crista Haynes

General practice lawyer

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Jonathon Zitney

Family lawyer

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Sagi Schwartzberg

General practice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  3.9 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2023

updated on 01/30/2024

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.

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Schwartzberg & Associates, APC

2008 - 2012

Paralegal/Administrator, SLS Law

1997 - 2004

IT Dir/Paralegal, Shernoff Bidart & Darras, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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