Michael Lee Stanford Hawkins

I was born and raised in Elk Grove, a growing city just south of our state's capitol, Sacramento. Nearly 30 years ago, my Mom opened her appliance business and since then has become affectionally known as the "Maytag Lady." My Dad worked for the State of California as an entomologist, and has become affectionally known as the "Bug Guy." I worked with my two older brother's at our Mom's shop after school, and I started at $1 a job.

Not only did my parents teach me the value of hard work, standing by your product and service, but also instilled the need to be active in the community and help others. I was there when my Mom became the first female president of Elk Grove Rotary, and when my Dad led the efforts for the Elk Grove Food Bank. I was there when they were named Co-Citizen's of the Year for Elk Grove. And I was there when Hawkins Park was dedicated to my parents for their years of service to the community. What my parents did in Elk Grove, I will do in San Diego.

In 2012, I was admitted to practice law in the State of California and have done so with the largest criminal defense law firm in San Diego, the Public Defender's Office. I have received training and guidance from California's greatest legal minds.

From speeding tickets to homicides, I have represented them all. For the last 7 years, I have represented over 4,400 criminal cases. I have the experience of nearly 50 jury trials, and countless motions and preliminary hearings. I will protect you when the system can’t.