Atty. Michael Joseph Dearton

Atty. Michael Joseph Dearton

Michael Joseph Dearton is a lawyer practicing taxation, litigation, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Redding Redding 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Michael Joseph Dearton at a glance

Michael Joseph Dearton is a real estate, bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure, and litigation attorney based in Redding, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law law (—) and Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA California Polytechnic St U, San Luis Obispo, CA (—). Serands clients in Redding, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Joseph Dearton is a lawyer practicing taxation, litigation, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Michael practices in Redding, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Dearton's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Michael Joseph Dearton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael Joseph Dearton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Foreclosure Defense

Michael Joseph Dearton is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Redding 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

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Where is Michael Joseph Dearton's law office located?
Michael Joseph Dearton's law practice is located in Redding, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Dearton handle?
Michael Joseph Dearton focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Dearton practiced law?
Michael Joseph Dearton has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

Thomas Jefferson School of Law law
- In Progress
Thomas Jefferson SOL, San Diego, CA California Polytechnic St U, San Luis Obispo, CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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