Atty. Michael H. Gazin
Mr. Gazin graduated from San Jose State University with honors in 1971, earning a BA degree in Political Science.
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Michael H. Gazin is a family law attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Phillips Whisnant Gazin Gorczyca & Curtin LLP. Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1974) and Santa Clara University (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gazin graduated from San Jose State University with honors in 1971, earning a BA degree in Political Science
- He attended the University of Santa Clara School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 1974
- Mr. Gazin was admitted to the California State Bar in 1974, when he commenced his practice in Orange County
- In Mr. Gazin’s early years of practice, he handled a broad spectrum of cases ranging from criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation and family law
- Commencing in the mid 1980’s, Mr. Gazin began focusing his practice primarily in the area of family law Mr. Gazin has been an active member of the Orange County Bar Association since 1976, serving as a member on its Board of Directors from 1980 through 1985
- Mr. Gazin was elected Secretary of the Orange County Bar Association in 1986, Treasurer in 1987, President-Elect in 1988 and President in 1989
- Mr. Gazin recently completed a 3 year term as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Orange County Bar Foundation
- He is a former Treasurer of the Orange County Bar Family Law Section
- Mr. Gazin chaired the Client Relations Committee of the Orange County Bar Association from 1983 to 1985 after serving as a Committee member from 1977 to 1983
- he has served as a delegate to the State Bar Conference of Delegates every year from 1980 through 2003
- Mr. Gazin has an AV Rating with Martindale Hubbell and now limits his practice to Family Law
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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 Irvine 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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