Michael Finbar Hill

Michael Finbar Hill

also known as Mick Hill

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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

14 Civic Center Plz, Santa Ana, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Location

Orange County Public Defenders Office

14 Civic Center Plz, Santa Ana, CA, 92701-4029

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Shahab Mossavar-Rahmani

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Hill is one of the most talented trial lawyers I've ever had the privilege of watching. He was one of my supervising attorneys while at the Orange County Public Defender's office and it's clear that he is a natural leader. His commitment to justice and the willingness to fight for his clients is inspiring. He has established himself as a formidable attorney in the courtroom. We need more attorneys like him."

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Gabriella Naysan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hill is the most talented trial attorney I've ever met. The care and compassion that he demonstrates is unparalleled. Any client represented by Mr. Hill is in the best hands possible."

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Christopher Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hill is an extremely talented attorney who has an uncanny ability to connect with any jury. I have observed Mr. Hill in several jury trials and I am always very impressed by his skill and preparation. Any person facing criminal charges would be fortunate to have Mr. Hill representing them."

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Ryan Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hill is the most persuasive trial attorney I have ever seen in action. I have seen him win cases that lesser attorneys would deem a lost cause. He is charming and witty, quick on his feet, and has a tremendous sense of humor; juries love him. He is truly the best of the best."

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Denise Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mick has an incredible talent for finding a way to win with the toughest of cases. He is a creative, diligent and forthright advocate who is fearless in the courtroom and the negotiating table. When Mick walks in the room, the opposition knows he is a force to be reckoned with. Any client is incredibly lucky to have Mick Hill on his side."

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Christian Spaulding

Unknown lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hill is an extraordinary attorney who vigorously defends every one of his clients. He is of the utmost integrity and a good man all around. I endorse Michael Hill wholeheartedly."

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Christa Hill

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Family member

"I have known Mr. Hill for over 20 years and have always found him a dedicated and zealous attorney for each and every one of his clients. Despite the difficult odds Public Defenders face in many of the cases they handle, Mr. Hill approaches each case with the same focus and desire to obtain the best outcome possible for each client."

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Miles Jessup

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mick Finbar Hill is a pilar of the criminal defense community in Orange County and throughout the state of California. He is thorough and resourceful, loyal and kind. He is well respected by the attorneys and judges of the criminal bar."

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David Hammond

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hill is a zealous advocate and one of the best trial lawyers I have seen in action."

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Stephen Armstrong

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Hill is a trustworthy tenacious advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Rover

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole-heartedly endore Mick Hill's legal skills and care for his clients."

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Sara Ross

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Hill is a brilliant, tenacious litigator with a heart of gold. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Assistant Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender

Associations

1997 - Present

Orange County Deputy Public Defender’s Association

California Public Defenders Association

Orange County Bar Association

Education

1995

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Loyola Marymount Univ

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Dependency Law 101

Dependency 101

Languages

French

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