Michael Astanehe

Michael Astanehe

4.1
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 9 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment & Labor, Landlord & Tenant

50 California Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Astanehe Law

50 California Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111

Astanehe Law

633 West Fifth Street, 26th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Michael Astanehe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointed in Sacramento

Sad to report any negative comments about this attorney in the first two years he was awesome beyond wut anyone wud expect but for the last three years he has ghosted us ,lied,tricked us , not showing at hearings got us sanctioned several time by being a no show this guy is totally incompetent can’t ...leave messages or emails not sure wut his personal problems are but never shud practicing law again again sad to make these allegations however they are all true I hope he sees this and come to his senses soon

Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

HE WILL ABANDON YOUR CASE AND DESTROY YOUR CHANCES FOR ANY FURTHER LITIGATION AVOID HIM AT ALL COST

He is one of the best acts that I have witness anyone put on in a professional setting . I’m not a psychologist but there has to be some kind of underlying mental issues that need to be diagnosed and medicated because he will take your case and work diligently for a number of years only to ghost you ...with being a no show no contact at courts eventually costing you a case . And you will find out about the abandonment once you search your own case. You must complain to the aba if you have been scammed by this guy. Save ur time and money because he is all smoke and mirrors

Posted by Amber | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not trustworthy

Michael abandoned me after 3 yrs. I signed for my settlement and haven’t heard from him since. Three other clients have reached out to me regarding the same unethical practices from Michael. He refuses to even inform me about the closing of our case. He is still my attorney and has not provided me a...ny answers. I was so naive to think that he was honest

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Michael for everything you did

Michael help me with my case and during the whole process he was very professional and respectful. He always took the time to explain everything and make sure that I was comfortable at all times. I really appreciate everything he did for me and all the work that he did I would really recommend Michae...l to all friends and family, thank you Michael for everything you did

Posted by C | August 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended Lawyer

When I first contacted Michael, he carefully listened to my situation and gave me great advice without pressuring me. I then decided to hire him and was extremely happy with his professionalism, knowledge and guidance. He is very prompt, reliable and got me what I deserved. Very friendly and empat...hetic too, I can't recommend Michael enough!

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Michael Astanehe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Lansdown

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michael for about 6 years now. All attorneys promise to be zealous advocates for their clients. Notwithstanding this overused and unrealized promise, Mike is one of the most zealous advocates I've had the pleasure of knowing and consulting with! If you're an attorney looking to partner with Mike on a case - you won't be disappointed by his knowledge and work ethic. If you're a potential client researching attorneys - if Mike takes your case, rest assured, he will always be in your corner and will fight to get the most out of your case. I proudly endorse Mike Astanehe!"

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Carlos Jato

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked together with Michael and I have witnessed his great attention to detail, the most important quality of an attorney."

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Nicholas Lansdown

Employment and labor lawyer

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Alan Khalfin

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Carlos Jato

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Astanehe Law

2014 - Present

Mentor, LevelBar

2016 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Tobener Ravenscroft LLP

2015 - 2016

Law Clerk, Tobener Ravenscroft LLP

2014 - 2014

Summer Associate, Sungevity

Associations

2016 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

San Francisco Tenants Union

Counselor

Sample of Legal Cases

Tenant v. Landlord

$400,000 awarded to tenant

Tenant v. Landlord

$425,000 awarded to tenant

Tenant v. Landlord

$500,000 awarded

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Education

2016

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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