Atty. Michael Avi Helfand

Atty. Michael Avi Helfand

Michael Avi Helfand is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Michael received a B.A. degree from Yeshiva University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Malibu Malibu 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Michael Avi Helfand at a glance

Michael Avi Helfand is a Pepperdine Univ. Sch. of Law based in Malibu, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2007) and Yeshiva University (B.A. History, 2002). Serands clients in Malibu, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Avi Helfand is a lawyer practicing civil rights
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Yeshiva University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Michael practices in Malibu, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Avi Helfand's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Avi Helfand handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Malibu 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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Michael Avi Helfand's law office located?
Michael Avi Helfand's law practice is located in Malibu, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Avi Helfand handle?
Michael Avi Helfand focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Avi Helfand practiced law?
Michael Avi Helfand has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Michael Avi Helfand go to law school?
Michael Avi Helfand earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. History, 2002).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2007
B.A. History
Yeshiva University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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