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Michael Stewart Phillips
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Biography
Attorney Michael S. Phillips, an experienced lawyer dedicated to practice in the area of DUI defense, offers impeccable representation that earns results by employing proven methods for effective criminal defense with a uniquely imaginative and deeply insightful perspective on the California Vehicle Code and related laws. A most intelligent, best prepared, and tirelessly dedicated attorney, Phillips guarantees his clients the best possible outcome under each’s circumstances. Mr. Phillips provides potential clients with a free, upfront and matter of fact legal analysis of the charges faced and the reasonably likely outcomes to be expected. Instead of investing time in seminars, publishing, or advertising, Mr. Phillips focuses purely on his clients’ cases, devoting his time and effort to exhaustive case preparation and in court advocacy. In less than ten years of Orange County based legal practice, Mr. Phillips has won decades of success and built a voluminous portfolio of experience as the managing attorney for two of Southern California’s high volume DUI defense firms.
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Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
C.A.R. Law, PC
2361 Campus Dr., Ste. 140, Irvine, CA, 92612
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27201 Puerta Real #300, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691
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26632 Towne Centre Dr #300, Foothill Ranch, CA, 92610
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Michael Stewart Phillips's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sarah | August 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Won DMV Court Hearing. Change my life
Michael Phillips was a savior in my DUI case. I would not have received the right judgments without him. He went through my case throughly and knew that I was treated unfairly. He went above and beyond all expectations. I won my DMV Court Hearing, which saved me from losing my license. To be honest i...
Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Very Happy Client
Mr. Phillips is one of two lawyers who handled my DUI case. I was immediately impressed, as he was willing to take my consultation call after hours, and was very straight-forward with no sales pitch, scare tactics, or too-good-to-be-true promises. He took a lot of time to explain the process and wh...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I highly recommend Michael Stewart Phillips
I highly recommend Michael Stewart Phillips for dui and dwi law services. He helped move my case successfully to completion. I appreciate her expertise, compassion and follow through the process. His staffs are super friendly; they answered my questions promptly and with respect and as needed reminde...
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Most confident attorney I have spoken to
I got a DUI charge and I was distraught. I called many attorneys I could find on internet in Orange county. I spoke to Michael, and He spoke more than one hour on the phone for his free consultation. He sounded the most confident of all the attorneys I spoken to, and I felt he would fight for the ...
Posted by Steven | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
This is your guy
I called this guy up and he gave me 5 minutes of his time and I totally appreciated he knew what he was talking about....in face I'm about to call and see if he can make an appearance for me.
Michael Stewart Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Phillips has proven himself a very knowledgeable and capable DUI attorney in the southern California courts. Many of my former colleagues came up against Mr. Phillips, both in negotiation and trial, and sought out my assistance on countering his effective defense abilities. Further, Mr. Phillips is a noted colleague of some of the most well known and respected "elder statesmen" of DUI defense in OC. This combination of self-ability and readily accessible consultative knowledge makes Michael an outstanding DUI defense attorney."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. A specialist in DUI defense, Mr. Phillips has superb skills, extensive experience, and exceptional courtroom expertise. You want him on your side to give you the best possible DUI defense. I am a fellow criminal defense and DUI defense attorney. If I had a client, a loved one, or a friend seeking a DUI defense attorney in Orange County, I would refer them to Mr. Phillips with full confidence that he would provide them with the best possible representation."
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"6 years as an attorney with a short stint at the District Attorneys office is very experienced considering DUI law is his calling. Knowledge of the law and procedure is Michael's calling and is evident in his pro bono contributions here. His positive reputation is growing with the courts and his peers judging by the fine endorsements he has received. His sole review is stellar and there will be many more to come. READ IT! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him ASAP."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I see Mr. Phillips regularly at the Orange County courthouses. I am very impressed with his DUI-related knowledge, particularly in the area of motion practice. On more than one occasion, I have sought his opinion regarding the cases of my own clients."
"Mike has an encyclopedic knowledge DUI laws, regulations and cases. You would be hard pressed to find a better DUI advocate in Orange County."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
Top Contributor, AVVO
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
2008
Criminal Law Certification, Whittier College of Law
2006
CALI, Whittier Law School
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, C.A.R. Law, P.C.
2013 - Present
Partner, Todd A. Langren, PLC
2010 - 2013
Managing & Trial Attorney, Law Offices Of Myles L. Berman
2009 - 2010
Associate, The Ticket Clinic, APLC
2008 - 2010
Sole Practitioner, Michael S. Phillips, PC
2007 - 2008
Certified Law Clerk, Orange County District Attorney's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
Newport Harbor Bar AssociationBoard Member
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2014 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2013 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2013 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
North Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Guy
Acquitted
Beverly
No jail on ugly felony w/GBI
Leo
all charges dismissed
Sonny
DUI dismissed, pled to reckless
Chris S
Acquitted
Dylan
DUI dismissed, pled to reckless
Education
2008
Whittier College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Breathe Easy Informational Luncheon
DUI insurance expense mitigation
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Chances of beating this DUI? (I will hire a lawyer)
08 Oct 2016
Q&A
Will California count a dui in Hawaii as multiple offense?
03 Oct 2016
Q&A
I got a DMV DS 2439PM Order of Suspension for lapse of consciousness & got a Hearing on 10/12/16 can I win my case?
30 Sep 2016