Michael P. Semansky

Michael P. Semansky

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 55 years

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

535 Main Street, Martinez, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Former DA Alameda County In practice since 1971 Handled cases from DUI to Murder Over 70 jury Trials Hundreds of hearings / motions etc

54 years | 1,200 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 40%

54 years | 600 cases

40%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 55 years

State: California

Acquired: 1971

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No misconduct found

Location

Semansky Law Firm

535 Main Street, Martinez, CA, 94553

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Michael P. Semansky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced DUI attorney

Michael has been practicing law and helping folks with DUI arrests since before most of his clients were born. That is not meant to be disparaging of his age, but the fact is that that experience--knowing the personalities involved and the "ins-and-outs" of the Martinez courts was invaluable. Micha...el and I worked together to prepare a case based on my actions that resulted in a better outcome than I had expected.

Posted by Bud | September 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael is more than an excellent attorney

Facing the shame, guilt and remorse of being charged with DUI and hit and run I looked for an attorney. I was blessed to find Michael. Michael immediately told me I was not alone and laid out the process in an easily understandable way. There were no surprises except for a good one. Everything went s...moothly as planned. Michael is professional, knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Mark | October 18, 2013

Helpful Life Change

I hired Mr Semansky for a troublesome Domestic Violence case, The injuries were serious and alcohol had been a problem in my life. Mr Semansky made me feel comfortable was non judgmental and worked with both me and my wife... me to get sober and do therapy and her to seek counseling and join Al=Ano...n, The case resolved successfully and the ordeal, particularly Mr Semansky's intervention ,saved my life and my marriage

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2000

Distinguished Bar Award, The Other Bar

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Owner, Semansky Law Firm

1976 - 1982

Partner, Hoberg, Finger, Brown, Cox & Molligan

1971 - 1976

Deputy District Attorney, Alameda County, California

1970 - 1972

Trial Lawyer, Us Army Jag Corps

Associations

1985 - Present

The Other Bar

Secretary

1971 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1963 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1963 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1963 - Present

Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers' Association

Member

1985 - 2000

Friends of the Program

Founder

Education

1970

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1963

Bellamine College

Honors

Speaking Engagements

2017

Winning A Verdict in your Personal Life

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1993

Winning A Verdict in your Personal Life

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1992

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1991

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1990

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1989

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1988

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1987

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1986

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1985

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Languages

English

French

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