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Michaela Cathleen Curran
About Michaela
Biography
Ms. Curran has lived and practiced law in Southern California for thirty-four (34) years. She is a very experienced lawyer who has successfully tried, mediated, and appealed many hundreds of complex cases, including constitutional, civil, family, and criminal law cases. She has tried more than two hundred (200) cases to a verdict, before juries and judges, in both the state and the federal courts. Her client representation has produced groundbreaking results - including four (4) published cases, establishing new laws. Although client confidentiality is a top priority, some clients have sought media attention. Upon client request, some of Ms. Curran's cases have garnered international exposure.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
38 years
Family
40%
38 years
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Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
The Curran Law Firm, APC
4225 Executive Square., Suite 600, La Jolla, CA, 92011
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Posted by Hemin | July 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best lawyer In the whole entire world
First and foremost if you are reading this you are already headed in the right direction I made the mistake of going cheap and you know what they say "go big or go home". So with that said Miss. Curran and her staff at Curran law firm are heavy hitters. Nobody wants to end up in a legal matter but if...
Posted by Anthony | May 09, 2015 | Child Custody
The only attorney I will ever hire
Michaela curran is by far the best attorney I have ever known. Her dedication and compassion to better a families life is unheard of. She handles every case and situation like she was defending her own blood. When you have a question, concern or worry about your case she effortlessly puts your mind a...
Posted by Donna | September 21, 2014 | Litigation
Best Ever
Michaela Curran is an excellent advocate. She is extremely professional and accomplished. She wowed us with her expert knowledge of complex legal matters, & she was top notch at every court appearance- she always worked for our best interests. Recommend her highly. Donna W. Irvine, California
Posted by Sergio G. | July 31, 2014 | Child Custody
great lawyer
I was very happy to have Michaela C. by my side she is a skillful lawyer and really seemed to care about me and what I was going through. she made me feel comfortable even thought my case was difficult thanks to her now i have 50% custody I would recomend her to anyone.
Posted by BGP | April 29, 2012
One of the Best and above Reproach!
I have used Michaela on more than one instance over the past years. Each time, her knowledge, skills and abilities surpass my high standards and expectations to accomplish what I need to accomplish. Her tenacity, commitment and integrity are second to none and above reproach. She sets the bar for ...
Michaela Cathleen Curran's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Michaela. She is an experienced lawyer that you want on your side!"
"I endorse this lawyer 100%. Attorney Michaela Curran is a first rate lawyer. She is dedicated to her clients' interests, hardworking, and goal-oriented. In addition, Michaela Curran is an admirable person, with high ethical standards. In her law practice, Ms. Curran consistently demonstrates keen and perceptive insights into human behavior and motivation. She is a lawyer that I would always want on my side. She is also a great humanitarian. I admire Ms. Curran as an attorney and as an individual. Overall, she is both a great lawyer and a fantastic person."
"Michaela is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney!"
"I endorse Ms. Curran as an attorney who always puts her clients first, and everything else follows behind. She is professional and polished in court, and in the office. She has earned the respect of both bench and bar with a reputation as a formidable adversary who always brings 110% for every phase of litigation. She is fair but has an unlimited supply of tenacity and grit. I have found Ms. Curran highly knowledgeable and she is one of the friendliest people who you will ever meet (eg outside of the courtroom)."
"Ms. Curran is a true advocate for her clients. She is very influential, genuinely cares about her clients, and I'd trust her to handle any matters involving criminal, family or civil litigation. She has high ethical standards, and her work effort, passion for the law, and experience are unparalleled in the legal community."
"Ms. Curran is a professional in all aspects of her practice. She is a client centric attorney, and she always provides the best possible outcome in each and every case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"We have referred several clients to Michaela for various family law issues and they have all been extremely pleased with her level of service."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
Top Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Founder, The Curran Law Firm APC
Associations
2004 - Present
San Diego Society for Human Resource ManagementMember
1988 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1988 - Present
San Diego Consumer AttorneysMember
Education
1987
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English