Michael Joseph Cefali

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Michael Joseph Cefali

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Juan Capistrano, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

27130 Paseo Espada, Bldg B Suite # 521, San Juan Capistrano, CA

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About Michael

Biography

Finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly. We offer free consultations so you can get to know our character.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

50%
Animal and Dog Bites 15%

8 years

15%
Car Accident 15%

8 years

15%
Slip and Fall Accident 15%

8 years

15%
Insurance 5%

8 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cefali & Cefali

27130 Paseo Espada, Bldg B Suite # 521, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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Michael Joseph Cefali's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Car Accidents

Posted by Chuck | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Thank you Mike at Cefali & Cefali !!!! Genuine attorney that Wins!

Thank you so much to Mike at Cefali & Cefali. Went above and beyond to help me with my Car Accident case. Throughout my entire experience he was a phone call or text away. If you’re looking for an attorney that actually cares and treats you like you're a member of their family, Mike at Cefali & Cefal...i is your go to guy! Not to mention, he will fight for you and he Will Win! Thank you again!

Posted by Carrie Harris | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Fantastic Attorney and Team

My husband and I were rear-ended on the freeway. We felt bad thinking of contacting a lawyer, but after several months of continuous pain and medical treatments, a friend recommended Michael Cefali. From the beginning, he lived up to his core values of integrity, loyalty, and vigorous advocacy. Micha...el is a dedicated, friendly, and competent attorney who seamlessly represented our interests and ensured the outcome was in our favor. He treated us not like a client, but like family; he was there any time we needed him. He was empathetic to our situation and worked tirelessly with all parties to represent us. We don’t trust many people, but we trust Michael and his team and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a professional, effective, and focused attorney.

Posted by Lili | March 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Michael Cefali Review

I was in a pretty devastating accident about a year ago where my car was totaled and a close friend of mine who was in the car recommended me to Michael Cefali as she had some experience with him in an accident with her brother. I had a wonderful experience with him, I was able to get all the medical... treatment I needed for my injuries and he managed to secure a pretty hefty settlement on top of that. Going forwards, I will definitely be coming back to them if anything like this happens in the future and I would recommend the same for anyone else in such a position.

Posted by Ajeenah | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Grade A Service

After my accident I was flooded with persisting back pain and had to take over three months off of work. The person who hit me was in a rental and when I tried reaching out to him and the insurance I got no reply’s. A close friend of mine referred me to Mike and this is when my stress levels dissipat...ed. Mike took care of getting in touch with the insurance company, getting me physical therapy and other treatments that healed my back injury. Mike also got me 80x times the amount the insurance company had offered me and got my car fixed. Mike’s empathy and due diligence is exceptional. I would definitely recommend his services if you are in accident. Thank you very much Mike for everything!

Posted by Michael Jones | February 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Personal review

When it comes to making a way out of no way my brother Michael Cephali is truly able to get the job done. I highly recommend his services if you just happen to get hit by a car. Very responsive, and is informative of every step regarding the process.

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Michael Joseph Cefali's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carolyn Tan

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is an excellent attorney. He is creative in his approach to cases and really cares about each one of his clients."

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Ali Hassanzadeh

Intellectual property lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is a top-notch attorney with the highest level of knowledge and professionalism. He is committed to his clients and I'm always impressed with the way he represents his clients. I fully endorse Michael and recommend his legal services."

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Christine Harrah

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the opportunity to know Mike both as a law student and as an attorney. Mike’s passion for his work is unparalleled. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and is not afraid to back down from a fight on his client’s behalf."

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Ryan Cooper

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is an outstanding attorney and person. He is creative and hard working, and I would want him in my corner. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking for an attorney. He will go the extra mile for you."

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Rana Abuershaid

Unknown lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is an excellent attorney who will do everything possible to make sure his clients walk away with the best results. He is highly experienced, skilled and fights for the maximum possible recovery."

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Ashley Watkins

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is a true advocate for his clients. He has a no nonsense approach for dealing with the opposition, and will not accept anything short of the best result for his client. It is refreshing to see an attorney who is passionate about each and every client he has the opportunity of helping."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as their impressive legal analysis and thoughtful responses display the thorough approach necessary to achieve results for clients"

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Ian McTaggart

Car accident lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"When I first met Michael I instantly thought that Micheal would be the type of attorney that would not only fight for his clients but also treat them like family. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I was correct. Michael will move heaven and earth for his clients. Michael is a force in the legal community and is an inspiration."

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Gabriel Vigh

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is truly a one of a kind attorney. He handles every case with an unrivaled passion and cares for his clients like they are family. I would give Michael my highest recommendation."

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Elliot Landreth

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Solid lawyer. Ethical. Hard working. Great communicator."

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Olivia Saladino

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael's passion for helping others is truly reflected in his work. He is a fierce advocate who works tirelessly to achieve maximum recovery for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Crockett

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Michael is incredibly bright and has a strong desire to do everything he can for his clients. He'll fight for you until the end!"

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Clark Fielding

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Cefali is a rising star. He is persistent and diligent and clever; he brings a multidisciplinary approach from his diverse academic and life experience. Mr. Cefali has a pleasant temperament and is a good person. I would seek legal counsel from Mr. Cefali."

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Megan Lane

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been a pleasure working with Michael. His compassion for his clients, and bold tactical handling of his cases is impressive. I would trust him with any friend or family members case."

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Courtney Cummings

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Family member

"Yes, Michael Cefali is my fiancé…. But I know better than anyone what an excellent advocate he is. I am also in the best position to know how much he truly cares for his clients, as he never stops thinking about those who rely on him for his work. Michael will not just put in the ordinary 9-5. He will take the time to do what it is right, no matter what. He will stand by his clients’ side until they receive the outcome they deserve. He is patient, kind & wants what is best for each and every one of his clients. He is the obvious choice for your legal needs."

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Kelton Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael fights hard to make sure that justice has a voice. He always puts the time in to do a job right. His personalized and result-oriented approach makes it clear that he genuinely cares about the people he represents."

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Paul Hecht

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is a great attorney and an even better man. I've known Michael for over 5 years, and he is of the highest professional and personal integrity. I would not hesitate to hire Michael as my personal attorney, nor would any other lawyer that I know; he is truly a lawyer's lawyer."

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Phillip Younglove

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is knowledgeable, crafty, and gets great results for his clients. I fully endorse him."

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Carolyn Tan

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Samuel Mirejovsky

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Ali Hassanzadeh

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Ashley Watkins

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Olivia Saladino

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Kevin Crockett

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Edward Chen

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Elliot Landreth

Intellectual property lawyer

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Mathew Higbee

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Megan Lane

Personal injury lawyer

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Clark Fielding

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Litigator of the Year 2020, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2020

Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Selected Member, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

CALI Award for Constitutional Law, CALI Award

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Cefali & Cefali

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Bergener Mirejovsky, APC

2017 - 2017

Attorney, Higbee & Associates

Associations

2019 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2019 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

2018 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2018 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2017 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Mission Preservation Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Motorcycle Accident

$1 million

Rear-end Accident

$250,000.00

Lane Change Accident

$250,000.00

Red Light Accident

$200,000.00

Red Light Accident

$215,000.00

Open Policy

$50,000.00

Car Accident

$360,000.00

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Education

2016

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

California State University, California Maritime Academy

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

So What's Your Problem? Personal Injury Law

Publications

2019

Call Cefali Blog Pain and Suffering For Dogs

2019

2019

2019

2019

2019

2019

2019

2019

Cefali & Cefali Blog Whiplash Is a Serious Injury!

2019

Cefali & Cefali Blog Please Don't Hate Us!

Languages

English

Activity

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