Atty. Michael Goch

Atty. Michael Goch

Michael Goch has practiced law in the State of California since his admission to the California Bar in November, 1978. He graduated cum laude (with honors) from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles in May, 1978.

Woodland Hills Woodland Hills 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (747) 293-5435

Profwith Summary

About Michael Goch at a glance

Michael Goch is a Member based in Woodland Hills, California, practforg at Law Offices of Michael Goch A Professional Corporation. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1981). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Goch has practiced law in the State of California since his admission to the California Bar in November, 1978
  • He graduated cum laude (with honors) from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles in May, 1978
  • During law school, among the honors he obtained were the Corpus Juris Secundum Award for Significant Legal Scholarship, the American Jurisprudence Award for Criminal Law, inclusion in the Dean’s Honor List and recognition in Most Outstanding Young Men of America (1978) and Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities (1978)
  • He successfully passed the California Bar Exam upon his first attempt
  • He has been an associate with law firms, a litigation and corporate counsel, a partner in law firms and principal of his own law practice
  • He is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, San Fernando Valley Bar Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • As a federal practitioner, Mr. Goch has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California since December, 1978, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California since April, 1979, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California since December, 1981, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California since June, 1996
  • Mr. Goch has been admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since April, 1979
  • Mr. Goch has been awarded an “AV” rating from Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
  • Martindale Hubbell is generally regarded as the premier legal rating directory in the United States. “AV” is the highest rating bestowed by that organization, reflecting a legal ability rating from very high to preeminent and a general ethical standards rating of very high
  • Mr. Goch is also included in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • Michael Goch will provide personal attention to each client from the initial interview through completion of representation
  • This is important due to the fact that significant tactical decisions are made from the first day throughout the entire course of representation by the same attorney who will ultimately try the case
  • This type of individualized attention cannot be provided by all law firms

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Woodland Hills are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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 Goch's law office located?
Michael Goch's law practice is located in Woodland Hills, California. The firm is Law Offices of Michael Goch A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Michael Goch practiced law?
Michael Goch has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael Goch go to law school?
Michael Goch earned their education at (J.D., 1978).
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Michael Goch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1996

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