Michael Joseph LaCilento

Michael Joseph LaCilento

also known as Michael LaCilento

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Corona, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +4 more

1101 California Avenue, Suite 205, Corona, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Michael J. LaCilento, Attorney at Law

1101 California Avenue, Suite 205, Corona, CA, 92881

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Michael Joseph LaCilento's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Expungement

Posted by Tim | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

MICHAEL IS INCREDIBLE!!!

I was arrested late 2014 on a technicality. The company Hertz corporate claimed I stole their vehicle & had me arrested. A vehicle I was still paying for daily, and had an extension on directly from the branch. I was charged with Grand theft & a Felony. The defense tried their hardest to paint me as ...a Thief/Criminal as well as put me a FIRST TIME offender with no priors, in jail for 6 months minimum. Michael not only believed in my case, me as a person, but went to war for me. He was there with me every step of the way, at every court date for an entire year. I also hired a private investigator who seemed to be giving me an extensive run around. Michael recommended his own personal Private investigator, who acquired the needed information for my case almost immediately. On my very last court date the defense seemed to be dragging their feet on this matter. Michael pushed for trial, to prove my innocence. The matter was handled the SAME day. No Jail time, No Felony, a very minute 1085 Misdemeanor that only required a small fine, as well as eligibility for expungement. God placed Michael in my life, to give me a new start. He did just that. Michael Lacilento is a very down to earth guy, very knowledgable in his approach, a BEASt in the courtroom & genuinely worth EVERY PENNY!

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Michael Joseph LaCilento's Lawyer Endorsements

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Candace Cromes

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. La Cilento is great to work for. He is very knowledgeable in the law. He is kind and willing to teach younger attorneys and help them in their practice. He passionately advocates for his clients and he is aggressive in Court."

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James Madden

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a fierce advocate who always places the client first. He is straightforward and fearless. If you are looking for meek and timid, do not hire Michael. Michael fights....plain and simple."

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Thomas Chapin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and fights for his clients. He did an excellent job on a case we both worked on and was able to substantially reduce the clients exposure turning numerous felonies into a couple of misdemeanors with no jail time."

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Kristen Holstrom

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Molinaro

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Coughlon

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael wholeheartedly. Michael is an aggressive, ethical advocate who works hard for his clients."

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Mary Boyte

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael and I worked together on a family matter across state lines. He is knowledgeable and helpful and we were able to obtain a very favorable outcome."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Michael J. LaCilento, Attorney at Law

1995 - 1996

Associate, Thompson & Colegate LLP

1994 - 1995

Associate, Hogan Baynes Haworth

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Education

1993

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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