Atty. Michael Bitondo
Michael Bitondo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, landlord & tenant, real estate and 1 other area of law. Michael received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving San Mateo, CA · 17+ Years Experience
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About Michael Bitondo at a Glance
Michael Bitondo is a criminal defense, estate planning, real estate, and landlord/tenant attorney based in San Mateo, California. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2008) and UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serves clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Bitondo
- Michael Bitondo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, landlord & tenant, real estate and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Michael practices in San Mateo, CA
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Michael Bitondo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Bitondo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Mateo.
Criminal Defense in San Mateo
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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Estate Planning & Probate in San Mateo
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Real Estate Law in San Mateo
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Landlord & Tenant in San Mateo
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
Michael Bitondo is one of 22,207 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Mateo
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 San Mateo 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.
San Mateo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Mateo-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 San Mateo Choose Michael Bitondo
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 Bitondo's practice in the field of criminal defense, estate planning, real estate, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Bitondo brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, estate planning, and real estate, Michael Bitondo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Mateo
A San Mateo-based practice means Michael Bitondo 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 Bitondo Handles in San Mateo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Bitondo has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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