Atty. Michael Joseph Lightfoot
Michael Joseph Lightfoot is a lawyer practicing criminal law, trial practice, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Fordham University in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.
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Michael Joseph Lightfoot is a criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1964) and California (1971). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1964) and Fordham University (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Joseph Lightfoot is a lawyer practicing criminal law, trial practice, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Fordham University in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
- Michael practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 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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