Atty. Michael Daniel Guttentag

Atty. Michael Daniel Guttentag

Michael Daniel Guttentag is a lawyer practicing business, financial markets and services, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Michael received a degree from Yale Law School, New Haven CT, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Daniel Guttentag at a glance

Michael Daniel Guttentag is a criminal defense, business, and government attorney based in Santa Monica, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Yale Law School, New Haven CT (—). Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Daniel Guttentag is a lawyer practicing business, financial markets and services, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a degree from Yale Law School, New Haven CT, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Daniel Guttentag's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Santa Monica 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 Daniel Guttentag's law office located?
Michael Daniel Guttentag's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Daniel Guttentag handle?
Michael Daniel Guttentag focuses on criminal defense, business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Daniel Guttentag practiced law?
Michael Daniel Guttentag has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Education

Yale Law School, New Haven CT
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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