Atty. Michael Joseph Cefali

Atty. Michael Joseph Cefali

Michael Joseph Cefali practices at Cefali & Cefali Read Full Bio

Newport Beach Newport Beach 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Michael Joseph Cefali at a glance

Michael Joseph Cefali is a car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, and dog bites attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Cefali & Cefali. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in California (2017). Educated at Chapman University School of Law (JD, 2016) and California Maritime Acad, Vallejo CA Chapman University School of Law, Orange CA (—). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Michael Joseph Cefali practices at Cefali & Cefali Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Cefali's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Michael Joseph Cefali is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Michael Joseph Cefali is one of 8,510 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites 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 Newport Beach 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 Joseph Cefali

Where is Michael Joseph Cefali's law office located?
Michael Joseph Cefali's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Cefali & Cefali. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Cefali handle?
Michael Joseph Cefali focuses on car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, slip & fall, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Cefali practiced law?
Michael Joseph Cefali has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Michael Joseph Cefali go to law school?
Michael Joseph Cefali earned their education at (JD, 2016); (—).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Cefali for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Chapman University School of Law
- 2016
California Maritime Acad, Vallejo CA Chapman University School of Law, Orange CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2017

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