Atty. Michael Smith

Atty. Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / debt, foreclosure, tax. Michael has been licensed for 18 years.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Smith at a glance

Michael Smith is an Associate based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Shioda Langley & Chang. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, tax, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in California (2008). Educated at Loyola Law School J.D. (—). Provides legal services in Cantonese. Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy / debt, foreclosure, tax
  • Michael has been licensed for 18 years
  • Michael practices at Shioda Langley & Chang in Santa Ana, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Foreclosure Defense

Michael Smith is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in California →

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 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 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 Smith

Where is Michael Smith's law office located?
Michael Smith's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. The firm is Shioda Langley & Chang. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Smith handle?
Michael Smith focuses on bankruptcy, tax, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Smith practiced law?
Michael Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
What languages does Michael Smith speak?
Michael Smith provides legal services in Cantonese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Michael Smith go to law school?
Michael Smith earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Michael Smith for a consultation?
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Education

Loyola Law School J.D.
- In Progress

Languages

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2008

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