Atty. Michael Joseph Wise

Atty. Michael Joseph Wise

Michael Joseph Wise is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal appeals. Michael received a degree from Pepperdine Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Michael Joseph Wise at a glance

Michael Joseph Wise is a CA State Atty. Gen. Off. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law law (—) and Pepperdine Univ SOL Pepperdine Univ SOL Malibu CA Malibu CA U S Military Academy U S Military Academy West Point NY West Point NY (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Michael Joseph Wise is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal appeals
  • Michael received a degree from Pepperdine Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Wise's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Appellate Practice

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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 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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Where is Michael Joseph Wise's law office located?
Michael Joseph Wise's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Wise handle?
Michael Joseph Wise focuses on criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Joseph Wise practiced law?
Michael Joseph Wise has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

Pepperdine University School of Law law
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Pepperdine Univ SOL Pepperdine Univ SOL Malibu CA Malibu CA U S Military Academy U S Military Academy West Point NY West Point NY
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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