Michael Evan Mitchell

Michael Evan Mitchell

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fresno, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

334 W. Shaw Avenue., Suite A, Fresno, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

State and Federal Criminal Defense, handling cases such as life sentence felonies, including crimes of violence, drug offenses and homicide.

20 years | 500 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

Michael E. Mitchell and his law offices handle DUI and DMV related matters on a regular basis. He is one of the foremost authories on DUI defense in Fresno, California and the Central Valley.

20 years | 500 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Mitchell Law Group, Inc.

334 W. Shaw Avenue., Suite A, Fresno, CA, 93704

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Michael Evan Mitchell's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Saved Me From a DUI and Jail

I was facing a long jail sentence and a third DUI conviction for two other DUI arrests. Mr. Mitchell got me out of the DUI and was able to get me community service for reckless driving. If it wasn't for his knowledge and assistance the situation would have been much much worse. I can't say enough ...about him, he answered all my questions right away and treated me like a friend during the whole ordeal.. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to handle this situation I got myself in.

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Michael Evan Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Martens

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great Lawyers, I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Monrae English

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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William Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Mitchell is a very competent lawyer who always does whats best for his client."

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Samer Salhab

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Levy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Mitchell is dedicated to fighting for justice....keep it up sir!"

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Vijay Dinakar

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney."

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Edgar Reynoso

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr. Mitchell several years ago at a CDLA seminar in San Francisco. He impressed me then as someone who takes his job very seriously and strives for the best outcome for his clients. His AVVO posts demonstrate his deep understanding of complex DUI issues. His answers are always thoughtful, accurate, and they evidence his genuine interest in helping people. You could do no wrong if he was your attorney."

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Dede Agrava

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mitchell is a dedicated attorney. He is a hard working attorney who really cares about his clients."

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Mary Moshrefi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mitchell is committed to his clients and a tough adversary."

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Jonathan Rooker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've seen Micheal work in several courts around the central valley including Kingsburg (when it was open), Madera, and Fresno. Michael works hard for his clients. He appears to get along with and work well with court staff and other attorneys. It is apparent in his interactions with other attorneys that he is well respected within the community. I can easily recomend Michael to prospective clients."

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Tina Barberi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am honored to endorse Mike Mitchell. He is very hardworking and a extremely devoted attorney. He is dedicated to providing zealous and thorough representation to his clients. I have witnessed him in court and he has obtained great results for his clients. He is very knowledgeable in the courts and he is held in high esteem by his fellow attorneys. He is always looking for the competitive edge in defending his clients, whether it is a DUI case or a criminal matter."

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Yan Shrayberman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. He is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend him."

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Daniel Prado

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Mitchell for the past year, and have witnessed firsthand his tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients. Mr. Mitchell is an experienced, result oriented Attorney. He stays up to date with the latest developments in Criminal Defense, and is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the California DUI Lawyers Association. Mr. Mitchell is very professional and an exceptional Attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Mitchell."

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Jack Revvill

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Mitchell is one of my favorite attorneys. He is one of the "young lions" who came up in the last ten years and decided that he would practice law his way - aggressively, but with genuine compassion for his clients and a willingness to take risks. He is a respected advocate who does not flinch from taking on a difficult case in harsh circumstances, as the government found in a federal jury trial when the jury returned a "not guilty" verdict for his client. Mike understands also that in a world of increasing specialization, there is still a place for a determined litigator who is willing to help his clients in areas of the law other than criminal. The bottom line is that Mike is there to help the people who seek is assistance. I am happy to endorse him."

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Gregory Fox

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mitchell is one of Fresno Counties most knowledgeable criminal attorneys. Over the past 7 years I have had a chance to work on matters with Mr. Mitchell. He is always well prepared and handles himself in a professional manner both inside and outside the courtroom. Mr. Mitchell is also highly respected by his peers and members of the court. I would strongly recommend Mr. Mitchell if you are in need of a criminal attorney."

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Lenden Webb

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an aggressive advocate. He is hardworking, detail-oriented lawyer who is known well in many surrounding counties by attorneys and judges alike. He cuts to the important issues in each case he deals with and I happily endorse Michael without reservation to any potential client."

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Daniel Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mitchell is a passionate, hard working defense lawyer. He is knowledgeable about the law and will work hard for you."

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Jerry Lowe

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an exceptional attorney. He really cares about his clients and shows it by out preparing his opponent every time. I couldn't recommend him more."

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Jerry Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am making this statement not merely as Mike Mitchell's father, which I am obviously proud to be, but as a retired court commissioner and administrative law judge with 45 years experience in the justice system. I have had the great pleasure of watching Mike Mitchell in action during several criminal jury trials, in each of which he demonstrated not only enormous competence, but a remarkable ability to connect with jurors so that they see his clients not as strangers charged with crimes, but as human beings worthy of consideration. The attributes that Mike Mitchell brings with him whenever he steps into a courtroom are the attributes that any person unfortunate enough to be charged with a crime should demand when choosing a criminal defense attorney to represent them."

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Billy Washam

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Rachel Hill

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Vijay Dinakar

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William Campbell

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Samer Salhab

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Levy

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Chrystine Carvalho

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Dede Agrava

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Mary Moshrefi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tina Barberi

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Jonathan Rooker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Yan Shrayberman

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Daniel Prado

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Revvill

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Fox

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Jon Renge

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Client's Choice Criminal Defense, Avvo

2011

Field Sobriety Practitioner Course 1st Place, La Pier & Assoc.

2011

Graduate- Field Sobriety Instructor Course, Impaired Driving Specialists

2004

Witkin Award - Constitutional Law, San Joaquin College of Law

Work Experience

2009 - 2018

Managing Attorney, Mitchell Law Group, Inc.

2007 - 2009

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Michael E. Mitchell, APC

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Nicholas F. Reyes

2005 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Barker & Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

California Association of Consumer Attorneys

Member

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Fresno County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Ortiz

Case Dismissed

People v. Avakian

Hung Jury at Trial

People v. Flores

Dismissed at Trial Date

People v. Munoz

Case Dismissed after Successful Suppression Motion

People v. Rooney

Case Dismissed after Successful Suppression Motion

USA v. Hamblin

Possession of narcotics and DUI dismissed, guilty on refusal allegation

United States of America v. Ibrahim A.Omer

Not guilty

People v. Mann

Not Guilty at Trial

People v. Baronian

Not Guilty at Trial

People v. Maez

Case Dismissed after Successful Suppression Motion

People v. John Vang

Not Guilty at Trial

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Education

2005

San Joaquin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Univ of California San Diego

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2012

Local Homeowners Association

Self-Defense Inside and Outside Your Home

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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