Michael Geller

Michael Geller

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 5 years

Family Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for < 1 year

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2025

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Geller Firm / Geller Legal

2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

The Geller Firm

50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA, 94111

Geller Legal

2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Michael Geller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

65 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 38 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Loretta Jenkins | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional attorney

I recently hired Attorney Geller for my divorce proceedings, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. From the beginning, Attorney Geller was empathetic and understanding of my situation. He guided me through the entire process, explaining each step in a way that was easy to understand. His expert...ise in family law was evident, and he fought diligently to protect my interests. Thanks to Attorney Geller's dedication and skills, I was able to achieve a fair settlement. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a competent and compassionate divorce attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

10 Stars

Michael Geller is by far better than all the 5 star rated lawyers out there. Prior to finding Michael, I’ve consulted with many of those highly rated attorneys only to leave the calls completely unimpressed with how they would represent my case and discouraged. Until I spoke with Michael, I knew ri...ght away that he was the one! From start to finish, Michael was very knowledgeable, explained every step of the process to me, took the time to understand my case and was able to deliver what I proposed. Michael’s professionalism, communication skills, patience, true comprehension of your case, along with his expertise in family law is incomparable to any family lawyer out there. Highly recommended. I hope I will not need to ever go back to court but if I ever do, I would choose Michael every time.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Michael was professional and thorough. When he went over his plan for my case, he was very clear and concise about my options. I greatly appreciated his quick responses, his prompt submissions of paperwork and contacted the people necessary for my case in a very timely manner. Would not have won my c...ase if it wasn't for this and his extensive experience. I would feel confident in any case he took on. Highly recommend him

Posted by Evelyn | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

I appreciate all that you did for me!

Putting your trust in the right personal injury attorney can be a life-altering decision. You want this law firm to advocate for you. You will be treated by Michael and his team as they would treat a member of their own family. You'll collaborate with a group of experts who will handle your case from... beginning to end, giving it the attention it needs to result in a just and fair settlement. They are fantastic!

Posted by Isla | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Michael Geller got the job done!

I, unfortunately, found myself in a bad situation and needed legal representation. Michael answered my late evening call when other didn't. During our first phone conversation, Michael put my nerves at ease, was comforting, and assured me that he'd fight for me. Less than a year later, my case was di...smissed. I couldn't be happier with Michael's work.

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Michael Geller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diana Romanov

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Gold

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Other

"Michael Geller is an exceptional attorney who combines sharp legal insight with a forward-thinking approach to technology, including AI. He communicates complex concepts clearly and provides practical, strategic guidance that truly adds value. Michael is responsive, thoughtful, and deeply committed to his clients’ success. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking innovative and reliable legal counsel."

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Benjamin Lopatin

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Geller. He is consistently professional, courteous, and highly effective as opposing counsel. Mr. Geller zealously advocates for his clients while maintaining a pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to litigation. He has a strong understanding of the law and the Court’s expectations. Mr. Geller exercises sound judgment in focusing on issues that are truly material, thereby avoiding unnecessary expense and conserving judicial resources. In my experience, Mr. Geller is well-prepared, reasonable in meet-and-confer efforts, and committed to resolving matters efficiently when appropriate. It is always a pleasure working with Mr. Geller, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to colleagues or refer clients to him."

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Hien Doan

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely competent and knowledgeable. Strong advocate, not not overly aggressive. Professional and reasonable to work with."

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Jeremy Castro

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Korsunsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael is an outstanding attorney, knowledgeable and caring."

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Samuel Geller

Domestic violence lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Michael is diligent, professional and covers every base of his cases."

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Justin Ellis

Administrative law lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Haitham Amin

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Boris Bindman

Criminal defense lawyer

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BJ Fadem

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Justin Ellis

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Samuel Geller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Castro

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Geller Firm

Associations

2026 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2026 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2026 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

2024 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Education

2026

USC Marshall School of Business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2020

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

City University of New York

BS - Bachelor of Science

2011

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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