Atty. Michael Jay Raphael
Michael Jay Raphael is a lawyer practicing civil, constitutional and criminal litigation. Michael received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Civil, Constitutional And Criminal Litigation Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 32+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Raphael at a Glance
Michael Jay Raphael is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994), District of Columbia (1995), and California (2000). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1993) and Rice University (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Raphael
- Michael Jay Raphael is a lawyer practicing civil, constitutional and criminal litigation
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Michael practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Michael Jay Raphael
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jay Raphael's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Raphael brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, District of Columbia, and California, Michael Jay Raphael can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Michael Jay Raphael's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael Jay Raphael attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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