Michael Ryan Marrinan

Michael Ryan Marrinan

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 46 years

Civil rights Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

501 W. Broadway, Suite 1510, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

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Law Ofc Michael R Marrinan

501 W. Broadway, Suite 1510, San Diego, CA, 92101-5052

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Michael Ryan Marrinan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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Attorney Marrinan took time out of his busy schedule to speak with me in a consultation over the phone. However, he indicated that he would not be taking my case. Since I had a bad experience with the Sheriff's Department, Michael suggested that I move out of the city. He indicated that I might poss...ibly incur future harassment. After my experience with the Police State, I told him I wanted to move out of the the United States. He trained me regarding law enforcement and about specific things the "forgotten man and woman" should know. He wanted to know if I incurred medical bills as a result the Sheriff's Department assault on me. I indicated that I had.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Good, prompt professional service.

We had a good experience with Michael. He guided us to go through the steps for my son's case. I look forward to finishing up on the details and appreciated his expediting the process.

Posted by Eugene | March 4, 2015

So caring and knowledgable

I am a DUI attorney for 36 years and in practice for 39 years in San Diego Ca. I referred a terrible police abuse case to Mike where the police officer tore a urine bag off the body of my poor client dieing of cancer. The cop then threw the bag dripping with human waste on to the grass. He was subseq...uently taken to the hospital. On a case like this there is only one attorney I trust and that is the masters level in police abuse cases Mike Marrinan. Unbelievably he came to my clients home on saturday in the rain and spent over an hour with the family. How knowledgeable and gracious he is. I can not say enough about this champion of human rights. Thank God there are highly ethical attorneys still in practice in San Diego like Michael Ryan Marrinan. Thank you. Eugene E. Esq. JD, LLB.

Posted by Gabriel | September 30, 2013

Truly Outstanding Civil Rights Attorney

I was referred to Mr. Marrinan from my criminal defense attorney. It was the most important referral of my life. Mr. Marrinan is a civil rights attorney, specializing in police misconduct. Mr. Marrinan is the most competent and knowledgeable attorney I have ever met. This was my very first civil ...case where he guided and mentored me through entire process. He was always available (via phone and email), to answer any of my questions or concerns. I felt like I was his only client, knowing that he had many other clients. His attention to detail is unparalleled and that made all the difference! In the end we resolved our case to a very favorable result. But more importantly, I want to personally thank Mr. Marrinan for giving back my dignity and making the police accountable for their gross negligence.

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Michael Ryan Marrinan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence."

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Zaki Ali

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Gilleon

Civil rights lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Marrinan is a top notch civil rights lawyer. You can't do better."

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Gregory Garrison

Civil rights lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Simply put, Mike is the best civil rights lawyer in San Diego."

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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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Knut Johnson

Civil rights lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Marrinan is the best of the best and I would trust him to handle amy civil rights case. He is the "go to" civil rights lawyer for this or any other district."

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Angela Kim

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2011

Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine

2009

Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2009

Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2002

Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2001

Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

1995

AV, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Michael R. Marrinan

1985 - 2000

Partner, Adler & Marrinan

1980 - 1985

Staff Attorney, Defenders Program Of San Diego

Associations

2004 - Present

Trial Lawyers College

Faculty Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re White

Writ granted, client released from prison

Green v. County of San Diego

$1.5 million jury verdict

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Education

1979

Univ of San Diego SOL

law

1976

Univ of San Diego

undergraduate

Languages

English

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