Michael Martin Rooney

Michael Martin Rooney

3.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chico, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

1361 The Esplanade, Chico, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Rooney Law Firm

1361 The Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95926

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Michael Martin Rooney's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Jerry | August 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Phew is in Order

I am extremely pleased at receiving such a good outcome in my case. When this incident happened I was really stressed and dreading having to deal with the consequences of my poorly thought out action. I was expecting to get a much larger fine, and or a bit of jail time. I truly appreciate the fact... that not only Mr. Rooney but the entire firm treated me as a good person and were happy to be on my side during this time. This entire process was a good learning experience for me as well. I got a first hand look at the legal process which can be confusing. It was a comfort to have Mr. Rooney in the courtroom while facing the judge, whereas when this incident first happened I was alone. This was a nice turn of events and well worth the investment. I will be contacting this firm again, in order to get this off my record.

Posted by Frank | June 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Relieved

I am relieved that I hired this lawyer because I felt that my life was spiraling out of control and his confidence and knowledge of the penal code was impressive. He took control of the matter and I got the results that I was hoping for, which was a surprise. It was at first a little confusing that... there were more than one person handling my case but there was always someone to talk to and I felt that there was little chance that I would fall through the cracks with this type of checks and balances.

Posted by Timothy | June 03, 2013 | Criminal Defense

A waste of money and sanity.

Terrible. This guy is all talk and does nothing. He made promises about my criminal case, then left me in the dust. I'm in real trouble now. High fines, probation, jail time. I could have plead guilty the 1st day and saved my money and sanity. I thought any attorney would have done some work for me. ...So sad.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Rooney is top notch defense

I was facing Felony G. Theft, Trespassing + Two Driving on a suspended license charges. Michael Rooney got everything reduced to a misdemeanor, fine, and no jail time. Was able to get the G. Theft dropped as well as one of the Suspended thrown out just by talking to judge and DA. A sincere thank ...you, Mr Rooney, for saving my career and getting me my life back. Very intense defense. A great person as well. Thanks!!

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Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. He works very hard for his clients and is well-prepared and reliable."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year, Chico News and Review

2000

Best Jury Trial Attorney, Amador County

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner/ Supervising Litigation Attorney, Rooney Law Firm

1999 - 2001

Chief Public Defender, John A. Barker & Associates, Jackson, California Amador County

Associations

Butte Bar Association

Member

California Real Estate

Broker

California Attorneys

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Drug Posession

The client walked out of court with our attorney.

Weapon and ammunition possession

All charges were dismissed and gun rights returned.

Personal Injury

The client received TRIPLE her recovery amount even after paying off all of her medical and legal costs.

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Education

1979

California State University, Chico

Ba - Arts, English

Languages

English

Spanish

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