Michelle Denise Wallis

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Michelle Denise Wallis

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Visalia, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

210 S. Mooney Blvd., Ste. B, Visalia, CA

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About Michelle

Biography

Michelle D. Wallis is an experienced Family and Criminal Defense lawyer that offers compassionate and aggressive legal representation throughout the Central Valley

Over 23 years of experience in criminal law focusing on narcotics, gang, and violent crimes.

Zealous advocacy for your divorce or child custody matter.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Gang, Domestic Violence, Homicide, Auto Theft, Property Crimes, DUI, Juvenile , Violent Crimes, White Collar Crime, Specialty Courts (Veterans, Mental Health, Drug Court)

23 years | 2,800 cases

50%
Family 50%

Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Guardianships

11 years | 150 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

M Wallis

210 S. Mooney Blvd., Ste. B, Visalia, CA, 93291

mwallislaw.com/

Michelle Denise Wallis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing

Michelle has always been upfront and honest with us. She’s a straight shooter and the bulldog in a fight. I believe she had my family’s best interest and i am so grateful we used her. Highly recommend using Michelle if we ever need too again

Posted by Katie | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

AMAZING

I was very impressed with Michelle when I contacted her to have a consultation. When I met her in person she was very professional and knowledgeable. I feel like she will be on my side and ready to work towards the outcome that I am hoping for.

Posted by Bobby | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

I would recommend Ms. Wallis to anyone who needed help, be it criminal or family law. She has the ability to explain your side of the story, which could be very beneficial to you. At first, I went to her because other people said, "She was a no-nonsense, straight up attorney." Not someone who w...ould take my money and never hear from again, except on court dates. Ms. Wallis showed me she was much more, I received my discovery and she fully explained the legal stuff, which I didn't understand. She has local knowledge of the court system in Tulare County, because she was once a prosecutor for the county. She was familiar with every aspects of my case, and had a respectable working relationship with the Prosecutor and Judge, which can also benefit you. I was stressed out in the beginning, but she was honest and straight up with me, explaining everything. There is so much more to the legal system than we know. Ms. Wallis was exactly what I needed to solve my legal issues. Thank you so much Ms. Wallis,

Posted by Chuck | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best interest for the client

I hired Michelle almost 2 years age for my custody and divorce case. She has been doing the best job possible for me and my case. She has never led me wrong or played any games with me or the courts. She is very knowledgeable within the judicial system and has many of contacts and mentors within the ...community. Her resources are unlimited, for which she used to do the best job possible. She took a personal interest in my case and personal life. Could not have picked a better person to represent me.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Aggressive, smart, and gets results!

I was in a terribly hostile divorce battle with my ex and custody of our childrne was a major issue. My ex's attorney was awful. She lied to the court and Ms. Wallis was able to provide the evidence and the courtroom skill to allow me to be able to walk away with custody of my children and the suppor...t they deserved. Thank you Michelle! I will refer everybody I know to you. I believe you saved my children's lives!

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Curtis Daugherty

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Wallis is an experienced, intelligent and skilled attorney. If you need a family law attorney, she is an excellent choice."

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Casey Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an amazing attorney and person!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Prosecutor of the Year, Central Valley Arson Investigators

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Michelle D. Wallis

2014 - 2015

Special Assistant Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General

2004 - 2014

Deputy District Attorney, Tulare County District Attorney's Office

2003 - 2004

Deputy District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Tulare County Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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