Atty. Michael Penn
Michael Penn obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with an emphasis in international relations, graduating with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1998. He studied abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, during his junior year (1996 to 1997).
Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Santa Ana, CA · 22+ Years Experience
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About Michael Penn at a Glance
Michael Penn is an Associate based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Aitken Aitken Cohn. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (2004). Educated at Chapman University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A. Political, 1998). Active member of State Bar of California Orange County Bar Association Orange County Asian American Bar Association. Serves clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Penn
- Michael Penn obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with an emphasis in international relations, graduating with honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1998
- He studied abroad at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, during his junior year (1996 to 1997)
- After graduation he returned to Tokyo and worked at Toyo Corporation
- Mr. Penn obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Chapman University School of Law in 2004, and was elected student commencement speaker
- In May 2003, Michael Penn began working at Aitken Aitken Cohn as a law clerk and, after passing the July bar exam in 2004, was promoted to an associate attorney
- In 2015, Michael was named partner
- Michael Penn has spoken on a wide range of legal panels and presented at plaintiff attorney seminars for the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, and the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
- He has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, and his comments have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, and the Daily Journal
- Michael married his wife, Ashleigh, in 2002
- They have three beautiful daughters
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Penn's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Penn handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Ana.
Car Accidents in Santa Ana
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Santa Ana
Michael Penn is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Santa Ana
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.
Michael Penn is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Santa Ana
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Penn is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Santa Ana
Michael Penn is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Ana
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 Santa Ana 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 venue, 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.
Santa Ana Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Ana-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Ana Choose Michael Penn
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Penn's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Penn brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Michael Penn can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Ana
A Santa Ana-based practice means Michael Penn attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Penn Handles in Santa Ana
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Penn has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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