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Michael John Shambrook
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Biography
I am a Criminal Defense Attorney who also works one-on-one with individuals and associations helping them navigate the legal system, setting up legal entities and wills and Trusts and, where appropriate, advising on business decisions that impact liabilities personal and business. We need to all enjoy our success and sleep at night!. I am not able to turn water into wine - I am not a magician. But I have been known, through my hard work and skilled negotiating, to get felonies reduced to misdemeanors, and even get Dismissals "In the interests of Justice". I look after the interests of my clients and "we" fight together to accomplish resolutions that we all agree to accept. We are together in this fight !
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-450 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael John Shambrook
205 W. Clay St #1, Ukiah, CA, 95482
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Michael John Shambrook's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2011
ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL AND HONEST
I am happy to write a review about him. He gave me a free consultation in person . He searched for an attorney for me after that. I say there are lawyers who makes money secondary and upholds justice first . Do not hesitate to call or email him for an initial consultation. Having worked with 5 att...
Michael John Shambrook's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have handled several criminal defense cases with Michael over the years and we have always worked well together and brought about very favorable results for our clients. I do endorse his work and practice."
"Mr. Shambrook has a passion for forfeitures that I have not seen in some time. I have referred him cases for consult on this issues and have not heard anything but positive feedback on his advice from my clients."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this attorney. Michael is tough, smart, and compassionate. He is one of a handful of local attorneys who skillfully handles restitution cases. Michael gets great results because he tries hard and knows the law. His clients come first and it shows in his work. I would not hesitate to send a friend or a family member to him."
"I met Michael at the CDLA Kuwatch DUI conference recently. It was interesting to hear about his forfeiture cases. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject. I would recommend him to any client involved in a forfeiture case."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael works hard for those snared by the government's so-called War on Drugs. If you are a victim of that war, give Michael Shambrook a call. Michael has passion for his work; - it is his calling. His counsel can benefit you if you've been caught in the government's net."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Business Organizations, Witkin
2007
Labe Leibowitz Award:- Award for “Persistence and Determination”, The Law School Dean
1973
Simi Valley Rotary Club Academic Tuition Scholarship, Simi Valley Rotary Club
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Michael J. Shambrook
2009 - 2009
Associate, Brayton Purcell, LLP
2008 - 2009
Associate, American Mortgage Law Group
2007 - 2008
Of Counsel, Carter Vannucci & Momsen LLP
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Meechan Wootton Weinberger
2006 - 2006
Intern - Law Clerk, Mendocino County District Attorney
Associations
2009 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Forfeiture Endangers American RightsMember
2009 - Present
NORMLMember
2007 - Present
Sonoma County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Mendocino County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Americans for Safe AccessMember
Education
2007
Empire Coll SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Wolverhampton Ploytechnic, UK
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1974
Moorpark Junior College
AA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Festival
Asset Forfeiture and Asset Protection
2011
Festival
Asset Forfeiture and Asset Protection
Publications
2015
2014
The Anderson Valley Advertiser
Cut Away, Barrister
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I go back to court after I took a deal and try to get my case dropped ?
02 Oct 2025
Q&A
Why would a minor charged with 23136 a and 23140a be changed to 23152a three weeks after the incident?
23 Aug 2025
Q&A
Trust?
06 Aug 2025