Atty. Michael John Gaines
Michael John Gaines is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.
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Michael John Gaines is a Member based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Law Office of Michael Gaines. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1972). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1971) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael John Gaines is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Michael practices at Law Office of Michael Gaines in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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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