Michelle Renee Penna

Michelle Renee Penna

4.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Murrieta, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Alimony ... +8 more

41391 Kalmia St Ste 300, Murrieta, CA

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Riverside, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles Counties

33 years

50%
Adoption 5%

33 years

5%
Alimony 5%

33 years

5%
Child Custody 5%

33 years

5%
Child Support 5%

33 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

33 years

5%
Mediation 5%

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Penna Coker, A Family Law Firm

41391 Kalmia St Ste 300, Murrieta, CA, 92562-9766

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Michelle Renee Penna's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

There needs to be a no stars choice.

I hired Michelle during one of the most vulnerable and traumatic times of mine and my children’s lives. She made big promises, didn’t deliver, and drug things out for billable hours, while she knew my kids were going through hell when with their dad. I was never in the courtroom with her, always made... to wait outside of it. I remember one court date, where I became very frustrated as the court was once AGAIN postponed, and she turned around, away from me, and said to her associate, “She’s so I unappreciative”, referring to me. Very unprofessional at times. I finally had to fire her and retained another lawyer who had my children’s best interest at heart and got results and resolution, and always had me in the courtroom with him. If you can, try to work things out in your marriage. If you can’t, try to keep it out of the courts, and work out an agreement that’s good for the kids.

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Gina Famularo

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had multiple cases with Ms. Penna. She is always well prepared. Ms. Penna is aggressive in court, has compassion for her clients outside of court, and is always willing to explore solutions without having to take her cases to trial. She is an excellent attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

Family Law Attorney Of The Year, Orange County Bar Association

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Founding Partner, Penna Coker, A Family Law Firm

1995 - 2014

Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court-Family

Associations

2015 - Present

Special Master of California Bar

Riverside and San Diego Counties

2004 - Present

Riverside County Inns Of Court

Riverside County Bar Association

1992 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

Education

1993

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Spanish

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