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.
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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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- 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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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.
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