Atty. Michael P Cognata

Atty. Michael P Cognata

Michael P Cognata is a lawyer practicing criminal law, expungement, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a degree from California St University Northridge, CA, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Westlake Village Westlake Village 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (805) 842-0536 Book Appointment

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About Michael P Cognata at a glance

Michael P Cognata is a contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, expungement, and insurance attorney based in Westlake Village, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Southwestern Law School (Juris Doctor, 1995) and California St University Northridge, CA Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA (—). Serands clients in Westlake Village, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael P Cognata is a lawyer practicing criminal law, expungement, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a degree from California St University Northridge, CA, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Michael practices in Westlake Village, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P Cognata's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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Expungement & Sealing

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Insurance Law

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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 Westlake Village 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 P Cognata

Where is Michael P Cognata's law office located?
Michael P Cognata's law practice is located in Westlake Village, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P Cognata handle?
Michael P Cognata focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, expungement, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael P Cognata practiced law?
Michael P Cognata has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Michael P Cognata go to law school?
Michael P Cognata earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 1995); (—).
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Education

Juris Doctor
Southwestern Law School
- 1995
California St University Northridge, CA Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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