Michael John Wise

Michael John Wise

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

428 J Street., Suite. 200, Sacramento, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Wise Law Group PC

428 J Street., Suite. 200, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Michael John Wise's Reviews

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Posted by Dave(northern california) | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best in the West

Michael Wise is the best defense attorney money can buy. Great experience and very calm demeanor helped me receive a "NOT GUILTY" verdict May 17. 2016. Without Michael's knowledge and experience, I would not be here today. He and his staff (Connie) saved my life. Please give Michael Wise's office... your call first. You will be glad you did..

Posted by Luis | September 19, 2011

A Trustworthy Attorney Dedicated To Your Justice

Mike Wise is the best attorney anyone can get , he does a great job and gets great results. A Trustworthy Attorney dedicated to your justice. He helped me get my life back. Thanks Michael Wise.

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Ryan Couzens

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike for years; I respected him when I was a prosecutor and I respect him now as a defense attorney. He is skilled and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Babineau

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Wise is an excellent attorney. He is extremely dedicated, intelligent and talented. His clients are lucky to have him."

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Anthony Garilli

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is simply one of the best defense attorneys you will find. His years of experience as a prosecutor shows in his tremendous abilities to defend a case. When you spend years putting cases together, you inevitably know how to take them apart. That is Mike's expertise. As a former Deputy DA myself, Mike would be the first attorney to which I would send a family member or close friend if they were in trouble with the law. Spend the money to hire him. You get what you pay for. And, when it comes to your freedom, you can't afford second best."

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John Palley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Friend

"I have referred many people to Mike for criminal defense representation. I feel very comfortable making these referrals after talking to him about legal issues and feeling confident that he is a master at his craft! Spending those years in the DA's office helped him learn what the other side is thinking which, to me, makes him a great criminal defense attorney! I have known Mike since we went to law school together and have always been impressed with his enthusiasm and work ethic. I highly endorse Mike Wise."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Litigators, American Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Northern California, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Litigators, American Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1997 - 2005

Deputy District Attorney, Sacramento County District Attorney's Office

1994 - 1997

Deputy District Attorney, Contra Costa District Attorney's Office

Education

1994

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

California State University, Sacramento

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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