Michele Marie Charbonneau

Michele Marie Charbonneau

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

420 Exchange Suite 270, Irvine, CA

About Michele

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Divorce and Separation 100%

Divorce, Family Law, Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Modifications, Mediation, Trial.

35 years | 400 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

420 Exchange Suite 270, Irvine, CA, 92602

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Michele Marie Charbonneau's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best choice I’ve ever made…

Going through my divorce was very hard on me emotionally and financially. I am so thankful to have dealt with such professional, kind people during the process. I was always kept up to date on all progress and I ALWAYS felt like Gina and Michelle were looking out for my best interests. Not to mentio...n my settlement was the best outcome I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend them; they made my divorce as smooth and painless as possible.

Posted by Jim | June 15, 2015 | Mediation

Attorney Review

Both Michelle and Gina are very knowledgeable. They have kept me very informed throughout the process. They have treated my case as a priority and have always been very well organized. They communicate extremely well. They communicate with opposing counsel extremely well. They have kept the case... moving by asking me for documents actively. Michelle handled the mediation very well. She was reasonable and at the same time strong to enable the case to move forward to a good resolution. Michelle is very kind and understands the challenges of these situations and works well to assist me in many areas outside of the basics of the case. I appreciate her very much. Gina is outstanding in keeping things moving. She is not afraid to tell me I am missing something or need to get moving on something. I appreciate her as well. She is an outstanding Paralegal. Michelle is outstanding in her field. I am sure I will look to her if I have other legal needs in the future.

Posted by Darryl | February 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce from heck!

I am so grateful for Michele, Eileen and Gina for everything that they did for me. I had non stop issues and felt like I was underwater most of the time. They were the calming point and let me know what to do and when to do it. In the middle of the divorce I had a civil case pop up due to the divo...rce, and they handled that, as well. I am forever grateful!

Posted by Danny Peykoff | January 30, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Attorney Review

Michelle and her staff were excellent! They were completely professional whilst making me feel comfortable and NOT like I was dealing with attorneys. Divorce is very tough, but Michele certainly helped to soften the blow.

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

An Excellent Ally and Advocate - With Great Staff

Michele Charbonneau has been the perfect attorney to represent me in my recent divorce and custody proceedings. She carefully listened to my concerns and objectives, raised issues that I had not considered and worked with me to accomplish the most amicable, fair outcome possible. She encouraged me ...to pursue the points that were most important to me and offered wise counsel when things felt so confusing and out of hand. Her team was responsive to my calls and even kept the process moving when I was having difficulty making decisions and doing my part. They followed up with emails and phone calls so that I could focus on doing the next thing that was required of me and I didn't feel overwhelmed. I recommend her with the greatest confidence. Divorce can be a heart wrenching, financially and emotionally devastating experience. However, Michele seems to understand that, while always remaining the professional and seeking her client's best interest. She and her team are great allies to have on your side.

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Michele Marie Charbonneau's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Hanson

Family lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ms. Charbonneau for many years and consider her to be at the very top of the profession. I would recommend her to anyone."

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David Crockett

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is well known for her competence, patience with difficult clients and cases, and that she can be counted on to follow up on all issues in any case. She is my recommended "go to" attorney in family law matters. She won't let you down."

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Eileen Solis

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele has demonstrated a unique ability to "think outside the box" to reach great results for her clients and maintain a professional and amicable working relationship with opposing counsel. Michele is always well prepared to advocate for her client's needs. In highly contested litigated cases or in a mediation setting, Michele has achieved great results for her family law clients."

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Geoffrey Michel

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Michele as a hardworking and highly-skilled family law litigator and mediator who is widely respected in the legal and mediation communities. Michele always has her client’s best interest in mind when advocating for them, and she has demonstrated the ability to obtain extraordinary results for her clients, whether in the courtroom or through settlement. Michele is always professional, focused, and thoroughly prepared to handle her client’s needs."

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Gerald Maggio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Michelle is very competent and dedicated attorney who cares about her clients and is a well-respected lawyer in the family law legal community known for being able to be both reasonable with opposing counsel while also being a strong advocate for her clients."

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Gregory Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Family member

"I am pleased to endorse Michele M. Charbonneau. I have worked with her for many years. She is one of the most intelligent and hard working lawyers that I know. She is uniquely able to get cases resolved early in the case, while still focused on her client's needs."

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Geoffrey Michel

Family lawyer

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David Crockett

Estate planning lawyer

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Eileen Solis

Family lawyer

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Gerald Maggio

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Rated Lawyer in Family Law, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Divorce Mediation Certified, Davis Mediation

2003

Board Member Contribution, Orangewood Children's Foundation/PALS

1991

Salutatorian/ Todd Brower Award, Western State University, College of Law

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

1993 - 1995

Adjunct Professor, Western State University College of Law

1992 - 2002

Partner, Kring & Brown

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2015 - Present

Lead Counsel

Member

2014 - Present

Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Southern California Mediation Association

Mediator

2008 - Present

Orange County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - 2009

Orangewood PALS

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wife Wins Share of Home

Wife Wins Share of Home

Church Molestation Case Settled

Confidential 7 Figure Settlement

Divorce Trial in Favor of Client

Favorable to Client

Child Abuse & Molestation

7 Figures - Confidential

Trial Over Oral Prenuptial Agreement

Settlement during trial

Husband Keeps Assets - Trial/Appeal Victory

Husband keeps 6 figures in assets

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Education

1991

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

1997

Claims Seminar

Vehicle Code Section 11580.9(b)

Publications

2015

Internet publication What is a Move-Away Order?

2015

Internet publication How to Start Divorce in Irvine

2014

2002

Inland Empire Business Journal Wage Garnishment

Languages

English

Activity

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