Atty. Michael J Schensul

Atty. Michael J Schensul

Michael J Schensul is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Chicago in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Michael J Schensul at a glance

Michael J Schensul is a Los Angeles Alternate Pub. Def. Off. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1998), Washington (Inactive) (2001), and California (2002). Educated at University of Oregon Law School (J.D., 1998) and University of Chicago (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael J Schensul is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Chicago in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices in Los Angeles, CA

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Michael J Schensul's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Los Angeles 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 J Schensul's law office located?
Michael J Schensul's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J Schensul handle?
Michael J Schensul focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael J Schensul practiced law?
Michael J Schensul has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael J Schensul go to law school?
Michael J Schensul earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon Law School
- 1998
B.S.
University of Chicago
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1998
Washington (Inactive)
Admitted: 2001
California
Admitted: 2002

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