Michael C Li

Michael C Li

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

703 2nd St Ste 260, Santa Rosa, CA

About Michael

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Location

North Bay Legal, A.P.C.

703 2nd St Ste 260, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

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Michael C Li's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best

Michael was great.! He was honest and very compassionate towards my daughters case. Very attentive, kept us in the loop for every situation that was occurring in the case. He is very smart and the best part is he is human. I would hire him again and again. Thank you for the outcome Michael you fought... so hard for my daughter.

Posted by Dawn | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Ever

Words cannot even begin to tell what a wonderful, compassionate and professional attorney Mike is. He always goes above and beyond to help his clients. His law clerk Joel is always helpful and going to be an awesome attorney just like Mike someday.

Posted by Beth | December 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney

I have been a client of Mike's for over a year now and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. He was always 100% honest, never sugar coated, told you worst case scenario but worked very hard to ensure the best results possible. Mike was a HUGE help in my case and honestly, without his help my case would h...ave ended in disaster.

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Michael C Li's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Bialkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Li is a great criminal defense attorney. He has taken good care of anyone I refer to him. I recommend him."

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Izaak Schwaiger

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a former prosecutor, I opposed Mike on maybe a dozen cases. What can always be said for this exceptional attorney is that he is as sharp as a tack and doesn't flinch at the idea of a fight. Mike is a talented and highly capable defender, and someone you can trust to fight for you all the way."

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Amy Chapman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Mike when he was with the DA's office. Head a reputation as a smart, hard working, highly competent prosecutor. I experienced that first hand when we opposed each other in court. His transition to defense work has been impressive. He is able to use all of the experience he gained as a prosecutor and couple it with a passion for justice and care for his clients."

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Mahsa Gholami

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Lozada

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Li is a very experienced and diligent attorney. Not only is he incredibly well versed in the law, but he is also extremely effective in the courtroom. He knows how to win, plain and simple. I've worked with him and against him and I'd prefer to be on his side of the dilemma."

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Li is committed to providing the best representation for his clients. He takes a unique approach to tackling the most complicated cases. I have know Mike for many years. I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Mysliwiec

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Friend

"Michael Li has been a tough, smart, and effective trial attorney for many years. He is experienced in dealing with cases that involve complicated forensic science and other sophisticated legal issues. In baseball terms, he's "a five-tool player", capable of relentless trial advocacy or of writing a winning legal brief on a key issue. He's also experienced in negotiating with prosecutors, which is always a part of criminal litigation. If you find yourself in an unfortunate situation and you need a fierce advocate on your side, you should call Michael Li."

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Aaron Danzig

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Evan Zelig

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Eaton

Litigation lawyer

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Goldstone

Litigation lawyer

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Ethan Berghoff

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Johnson

Litigation lawyer

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Paul Lozada

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Mysliwiec

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner/Attorney, Li & Lozada Law Group, LLP

2011 - 2014

Owner/Attorney, The Law Offices of Michael C. Li

2006 - 2011

Deputy District Attorney, Sonoma County District Attorney's Office

2000 - 2006

Associate, Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, LLP

1998 - 2000

Associate, Landels, Ripley & Diamond

1997 - 1998

Associate, Carlsmith Ball, LLP

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk, Justice Thomas F. Crosby

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk, Judge Lance A. Ito

Associations

2011 - Present

Sonoma County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

John Doe v. Franklin Lee

Judgment

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Education

1997

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Avoid the 13 Annual Meeting

Prosecuting DUI Cases

Publications

2016

2016

Languages

English

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