Atty. Michael P.R. Reed

Atty. Michael P.R. Reed

Michael Reed joined Mastagni and Holstedt as an associate in the Labor and Criminal Department. He represents first responders, and public employees in their administrative investigations including disciplinary, critical incidents, grievances and criminal allegations.

Sacramento Sacramento 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael P.R. Reed at a glance

Michael P.R. Reed is an Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Mastagni Holstedt, APC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, employment, dv defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2010). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Reed joined Mastagni and Holstedt as an associate in the Labor and Criminal Department
  • He represents first responders, and public employees in their administrative investigations including disciplinary, critical incidents, grievances and criminal allegations
  • In the event a client has an administrative and criminal case that arise from the same transaction or occurrence, Mr. Reed can represent his client in both arenas
  • With 10 years experience as a criminal defense trial attorney, Mr. Reed brings his wisdom to the other side of the aisle to help ensure our first responders and government employees are properly represented and defended
  • In Law School, Mr. Reed interned with the San Diego Public Defenders Office and the San Diego Federal Defenders Office representing indigent and low income defendants charged with a crime
  • He served on the Moot Court Team, as President of the Environmental Law Society and graduated with the Honors of Cum Laude finishing in the top 20% of his class
  • Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Reed worked as a traffic attorney, a criminal defense attorney with a focus on DMV Administrative matters and DUI’s (alcohol and drug) and a criminal defense attorney with a focus on domestic violence, DUI’s, and sex crimes
  • Mr. Reed’s personal interests include world travel, wine tasting, soccer and baseball, gardening and education
  • He maintains a rudimentary Spanish language reading, writing and speaking ability from his education and living in Mexico and Spain
  • currently he is learning Portuguese

Practice Areas Explained

Michael P.R. Reed's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Sex Crimes

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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 Sacramento 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.R. Reed

Where is Michael P.R. Reed's law office located?
Michael P.R. Reed's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Mastagni Holstedt, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael P.R. Reed handle?
Michael P.R. Reed focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, employment, dv defense, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael P.R. Reed practiced law?
Michael P.R. Reed has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Michael P.R. Reed go to law school?
Michael P.R. Reed earned their education at (J.D., 2010).
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Education

J.D.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2010

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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