Michael Edward Cindrich

Michael Edward Cindrich

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Corporate & Incorporation

750 B St Ste 3300, San Diego, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

19 years | 600 cases

45%
DUI and DWI 45%

19 years | 600 cases

45%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

18 years | 200 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich APC

750 B St Ste 3300, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Michael Edward Cindrich's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Scotty | June 12, 2015

Like having your own personal miracle worker!

I was very fortunate to have been given Mike's business card the day before I flew to my home and business in Jamaica. Nearly a month to the day after flying out I found that I was in need of his service on a medical cannabis case. He gave me EXPERT advice and what he was able to do for me was what... legends(and movies!) are made of. In order to keep the identities of HIV/AIDS, Cancer and Leukemia patients private, I elected to to plead guilty on a RICO case involving 32 other individuals. To make a long story short, I was able to drive myself to and from the Courthouse! Although the Court knew that I flew in from Montego Bay 5 months after my warrant was issued, I was released on my own recognizance(OR'ed) without even confiscating my Passport. The 32 others served 90 days in County. Mike was able to pove that I had a home and business in Jamaica(I am an American born white man!) Court documents show that I was sentenced to 3 years unsupervised probation and had to provide a "one-way ticket to Jamaica". A true miracle worker and THE right guy to have on your side when standing in front of the judge facing SB420/PROP 215 charges.

Posted by Marc | July 9, 2013

GREAT JOB representing me!

Michael did an excellent job representing me in my medical marijuana cases. Michael was able to win on a medical marijuana defense which saved me and my family a lot of time, money, stress and fear! Thank you Michael!

Posted by Ross | July 26, 2012

The man saved my business

I owe Mike a lot. 3 years ago after the market crashed and I lost my job I got into the Medical Marijuana collective industry. Now in those 3 years I've had my share of troubles with the law. I'd used a few lawyers before Mike, but none of them really knew much about Medical Marijuana, they all treat...ed my case like any other drug case. They didn't understand that I wasn't a drug dealer, that I was a business man afforded protection under CA law. Mike was different, not only is Mike very connected in the Med Marijuana industry, but he's also very versed on the law for the subject. He knew how to show the court that I was simply following CA law and that I wasn't a criminal. I think it also helped a lot that Mike used to be a prosecutor in San Diego so he already knew all the DAs and most of the judges from working with them before. It definitely made a big difference when it came to negotiating a plea deal. Plus Mike has always been a straight shooter with me about my situation, he's never tried to stretch the truth with me to get me to pay for something I didn't really need or wasn't worth trying and I can always get in touch with him when I need to. I'm not in jail right now thanks to Mike and all the money/medicine the cops confiscated when they raided my shop is back in my hands because Mike fought to get it back. The Med Marijuana business is tough from a legal perspective and I feel a lot more comfortable continuing now that I have a lawyer who really knows how to use the marijuana laws to help his clients. I recommend anyone even thinking about getting involved in Medical Marijuana go talk to Mike first.

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Nicholas Loncar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

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"I just read about Mr. Cindrich's latest major trial victory yesterday. I endorse this lawyer. Unbelievable result! Mr. Cindrich is clearly a phenomenal lawyer in a class of his own. Congratulations!"

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Jo-Anna Nieves

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacques Bezou

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great guy and highly intelligent attorney who I wholeheartedly recommend and would not hesitate to hire if I needed an attorney in California."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our QC and Safety Plans, of cource we only extract the applicable parts or summaries and we do not include in our proposals the entire plan, unless they ask for it specifically."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, Wiley Manuel Law Foundation

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich APC

2006 - 2007

Deputy District Attorney, San Diego District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern, California Innocence Project

Associations

2010 - Present

San Diego NORML

President

2010 - Present

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Speaker

2009 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Lifetime Member

2008 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2007 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

84 Plant Marijuana Cultivation Case Dismissed by District Attorney

Dismissed

College Student on Probation Found Not Guilty of Marijuana Sales

Not Guilty

Not Guilty Verdict on Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated Case

Not Guilty

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Education

2006

University of San Diego

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2005

Univ of San Diego SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Bucknell Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

The Medical Marijuana Situation in California Medical Marijuana And Federal Threats

2011

Talk With Michael E. Cindrich Medical Marijuana Laws

2011

Handling First DUI Case DUI Laws

2010

Medical Cannabis Dispensary & Law Workshop

Medical Cannabis Laws and Defenses

Publications

Languages

English

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