Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Irvine, CA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Piazza at a Glance
Michael A. Piazza is a criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and securities attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Texas (1987), California (2005), and New York Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circu (2008). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1987) and University of Minnesota L S, Minneapolis MN Carleton College, Northfield MN (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni •Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association •Member, Orange County Bar Association. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Piazza
- Mr. Michael A. Piazza is a lawyer practicing litigation, securities litigation, white collar criminal defense and 11 other areas of law
- Michael received a degree from University of Minnesota L S, Minneapolis MN, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Michael practices in Irvine, CA
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Michael A. Piazza's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Piazza handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Irvine.
Criminal Defense in Irvine
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Irvine
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Irvine
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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White Collar Crimes in Irvine
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Securities Law in Irvine
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Irvine
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Irvine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Irvine-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Irvine Choose Michael A. Piazza
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael A. Piazza's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Piazza brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, California, and New York Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circu, Michael A. Piazza can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and ip, Michael A. Piazza can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Irvine
A Irvine-based practice means Michael A. Piazza attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael A. Piazza Handles in Irvine
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