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Michael Alan Morguess
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Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Appeals
100%
28 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 8 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 9 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Rains Lucia Stern, PC
2300 Contra Costa Blvd., Ste. 500, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
Law Offices of Michael Alan Morguess
Battle Ground City Hall Building, 109 SW 1st St., Ste. 257, Battle Ground, WA, 98604
Law Offices of Michael Alan Morguess
1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Ste 900, Fullerton, CA, 92835
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Posted by Eva | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review
Glad that I worked with Michael to handle my case. Punctual, understanding, knowledgeable, friendly, and all of the above. The outcome of the case was success. Thanks Micheal for the good work you put into the case.
Michael Alan Morguess's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is an incredible legal mind. He analyzes cases from every angle, and masterfully presents his arguments. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Mike is an incredibly talented lawyer. I worked with him on several cases at my previous law firm and have had the opportunity to watch him successfully argue cases in court on multiple occasions. I still frequently contact him to discuss complex legal issues. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking skilled legal representation."
"Mr. Michael Alan "Mike" Morguess is an experienced, seasoned attorney that I communicate with in a mentor role and wholeheartedly recommend. Whenever I have an issue regarding a legal question or need advice about running my practice Mike provides sound advice for a reasonable price. Not only that, but he is a heck of a storyteller and I always appreciate hearing of his many experiences in federal court including some from the Supreme Court of the US where he has represented clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a top-quality lawyer with amazing experience and accomplishments, including a successful appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Certified Specialist - Appellate Law, State Bar of California
2013
Certified Specialist - Appellate Law, State Bar of California
2008
Certified Specialist - Appellate Law, State Bar of California
1997
American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence, Western State University College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney, Castillo Harper APC
2013 - Present
Owner, LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL A. MORGUESS
2000 - 2013
Assistant City Attorney, Colantuono & Levin, PC
1999 - 2000
Research Attorney, Los Angeles County Superior Court
Associations
2019 - Present
Washing State Bar Association, Character and Fitness BoardBoard Member
2017 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2014 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Dahlia v. Rodriguez, 735 F. 3d 1060 (9th Cir. 2013) (en banc)
Reversed
Ellins v. City of Sierra Madre, 710 F. 3d 1049 (9th Cir. 2013)
Reversed
Ko v. City of La Habra, --Fed. Appx.-- (9th Cir. 2013)
Reversed
Weaver v. City & County of San Francisco, 158 Fed. Appx. 921 (9th Cir. 2005)
Reversed
Claremont POA v. City of Claremont (2006) 39 Cal. 4th 623
Affirmed
Sabey v. City of Pomona (2013) 215 Cal. App. 4th 489
Reversed
Rialto Police Benefit Association v. City of Rialto (2007) 155 Cal. App 4th 1295
Affirmed
Florio v. City of Ontario (2005) 130 Cal. App. 4th 1462
Reversed
Otto v. Los Angeles Unified School District (2001) 89 Cal. App. 4th 985
Reversed
Otto v. Los Angeles Unified School District (Otto II) (2003) 106 Cal. App. 4th 328
Reversed
Education
1997
Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2018
WritsAppeals.Com; Peace Officer Research Association of Cal. Law Enforcement News
Dealing with Adverse Credibility Findings in a Petition for Writ of Administrative Mandate
2017
Police Officer Research Association Of California
Courts Once Again Navigate California's Pitchess Statutes
2017
WritsAppeals.com; Peace Officers Research Assoc. of Cal. Law Enforcement News
Superior Court Overturns All Disciplinary Findings, Finds Department Violated Officer's Due Process Skelly Rights, and Orders Reinstatement
1996
Western State University Law Review
Abandoning Strict Liability for Landlords
Languages
American Sign Language
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are intendments as applied in an appeal?
05 Nov 2023
Q&A
FRCP and FRAP in a Ninth Circuit Court appeal?
04 Feb 2022
Q&A
Appeal
22 Jan 2022