Michael Whitcomb Sganga

Michael Whitcomb Sganga

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Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Burlingame, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Family, Consumer Protection

1204 Burlingame Ave. #3, Burlingame, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

From petty theft to homicide. 1st, 2nd, 3rd DUIs and worse, With injuries or property damage, DMV hearings, restricted license.

12 years | 2,500 cases

75%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 10%

Wipe out your consumer or business debts and get a fresh start.

12 years

10%
Family 10%

Uncontested dissolutions and Marital settlement agreemens. Custody, support and guardianships.

12 years | 100 cases

10%
Consumer Protection 5%

Recent cases prosecuting investment fraud and defending bankruptcy creditors.

12 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Office of Michael W. Sganga

1204 Burlingame Ave. #3, Burlingame, CA, 94010

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Michael Whitcomb Sganga's Reviews

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Posted by Warner | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look elsewhere

Mike comes across as a nice guy and believes himself to care and be doing the best by his clients. The truth is that he is not a very good attorney and does not get the best outcomes for his clients. He will not speak up on your behalf to a judge, does not work for getting the best deal for you and m...ostly just wants to be in and out of the court room as fast as possible. He's rather disorganized and instead of hiring help like a secretary or paralegal, thinks he can do everything himself which gives him little time to properly serve his clients. He gets worked over by other attorneys who are better organized and prepared. In the end, he's only concerned about getting his fees and taking on more cases than he can handle. Look elsewhere, you'd probably be better off with the public defender anyway.

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David Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very bright, works diligently for his clients, and is strong on forensic science."

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William Conwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for 10 years. Mike is a great attorney, he is blessed with a wealth of knowledge about science. His understanding of science gives him the edge in representing his clients, because he is not afraid to challenge the prosecution's case and use their science against them. He aggressively represents his clients and provides his clients with the best defense possible."

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Thomas Cvietkovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in CA, 2018

updated on 01/16/2019

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Education

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New College of California School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Texas

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