Atty. Michael John Whilden

Atty. Michael John Whilden

Michael John Whilden is a lawyer practicing education law, employment law, civil litigation. Michael received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Salinas Salinas 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Michael John Whilden at a glance

Michael John Whilden is a employment, litigation, and education attorney based in Salinas, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1995). Educated at University of California, Davis (J.D., 1994) and Santa Clara University (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in Salinas, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael John Whilden is a lawyer practicing education law, employment law, civil litigation
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices in Salinas, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Whilden's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael John Whilden is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael John Whilden is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael John Whilden is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Salinas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Whilden

Where is Michael John Whilden's law office located?
Michael John Whilden's law practice is located in Salinas, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Whilden handle?
Michael John Whilden focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Whilden practiced law?
Michael John Whilden has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael John Whilden go to law school?
Michael John Whilden earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Michael John Whilden for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis
- 1994
B.S.
Santa Clara University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1995

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