Atty. Michael Evan Godbe

Atty. Michael Evan Godbe

Michael Evan Godbe is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning. Michael received a degree from Chapman Univ SOL, Orange, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Laguna Hills Laguna Hills 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Evan Godbe at a glance

Michael Evan Godbe is a trusts and estate planning attorney based in Laguna Hills, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Chapman University School of Law (JD, 2006) and Chapman Univ SOL, Orange, CA Univ of California Santa Cruz, CA (—). Serands clients in Laguna Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Evan Godbe is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates, estate planning
  • Michael received a degree from Chapman Univ SOL, Orange, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices in Laguna Hills, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Evan Godbe's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

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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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 Laguna Hills 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael Evan Godbe's law office located?
Michael Evan Godbe's law practice is located in Laguna Hills, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Evan Godbe handle?
Michael Evan Godbe focuses on trusts, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Evan Godbe practiced law?
Michael Evan Godbe has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael Evan Godbe go to law school?
Michael Evan Godbe earned their education at (JD, 2006); (—).
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Education

JD
Chapman University School of Law
- 2006
Chapman Univ SOL, Orange, CA Univ of California Santa Cruz, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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