Michael Lee Stanford Hawkins

Michael Lee Stanford Hawkins

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

402 W. Broadway, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Speeding tickets to homicides, I have represented clients charged with them all.

14 years | 4,400 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hawkins Law, APC

402 W. Broadway, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Michael Lee Stanford Hawkins's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2020 | Wrongful Termination

The best lawyer you could work with

Mr. Hawkins is without a doubt a great choice when choosing someone to represent you or help you with legal consultation. I was a young, worried woman who had just been wrongfully terminated from her company. With no plan of action, a friend of mine gave me Mr. Hawkins contact information and said "h...e is the best guy. I will have him reach out to you." Sure enough, that statement held true. Mr. Hawkins helped me negotiate for more money and had the company change that I was terminated to "mutual agreement of parting ways". Through out the entire process, Mr. Hawkins was both knowledgeable in his field and compassionate for my situation. He is in no way one of those "pushy lawyers" you may hear about. He gave me guidance while taking my personal feelings and opinions into consideration with every decision we made. He really does what is best for his client. I recommend him 100%!

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Great attourney

Michael was very helpful and personable. He helped me feel better about my situation and made the whole thing quick and painless. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help.

Posted by Neil | November 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dui Expungement

When I first met Michael I was highly captivated by his professionalism and knowledge in law. Those traits only made my short and simple dui expungement that much easier. Every question I had was answered promptly and gracefully. I didn't have to go to court and Michael handled all paperwork which... made my life so much easier. On our first try to get the case dismissed, it happened. I highly recommend Michael Hawkins to anyone in southern California who needs legal action or simply is unsure about next steps.

Posted by Misti | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome attorney

Michael put me at ease at a VERY stressful time in my life! He is totally in control of the situation, & knows how to handle clients that are stressed out. He talks calmly to you, never condescending, or talking over your head with lawyer-speak. If you don’t understand something (ANYTHING), he very p...atiently goes over it in another way until you get it. He never acts like he’s in a hurry, or has to be somewhere else, but takes his time to make sure you understand. Twice I had to deal with another attorney in the same practice, but they made me feel more stressed out because they weren’t sure of themselves & could not explain what was going to happen in my court case. When Michael appeared before the judge with me, he plead my case calmly & articulately & I could NOT have been more pleased & satisfied with the outcome/results! I would totally & without reservation recommended him, he is the best at what he does!

Michael Hawkins

Replied last November 13, 2019

Thank you for the kind words. I was happy to help you, and am happy to help if you have any further questions, concerns, or updates!

Posted by Ismael | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

The best

Absolute pleasure to have had Michael Hawkins as my attorney ,great person ! Really takes his job serious and is there when you need him thank you so much my friend for the hard work and advice .greatly thankful

Michael Hawkins

Replied last November 13, 2019

Thank you. I hope all is well with you, and never hesitate to call with any questions, concerns, or updates!

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Michael Lee Stanford Hawkins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nate Crowley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr Hawkins about 10 years ago. He stood out from his peers as an aggressive attorney with special talent in front of a jury. I recently reconnected with him and still see the fighting spirit and a wealth of experience from a decade focused on criminal defense. Highly endorse!"

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Charles Millioen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Hawkins is a great litigator that doesn't get rattled by a hard-charging prosecutor. I've seen him win motions to suppress significant amounts of drugs, and convince juries to acquit his clients."

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Jeffrey Schmid

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hawkins is an experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated trial attorney. I endorse him and would recommend him to anyone in need of quality criminal defense representation."

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Nate Crowley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Taylor Gaines

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Jeffrey Schmid

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

President, Hawkins Law, APC

2012 - 2019

Deputy Public Defender III, County Of San Diego Law Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2012 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

2012 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI with 2 Priors

Hung Jury

Corporal Injury to Spouse

Not Guilty

DUI with 2 priors

Not Guilty

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Education

N/A

Thomas Jefferson SOL

N/A

San Diego State Univ

Publications

2019

San Diego Lawyer Magazine Criminal Defense: The Public Attorney View

Languages

English

Activity

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