Atty. Michelle Ouellette

Atty. Michelle Ouellette

Michelle Ouellette is a lawyer practicing endangered species, california environmental quality act (ceqa), public law and 1 other area of law. Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Riverside Riverside 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (657) 445-3756 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michelle Ouellette at a glance

Michelle Ouellette is a Partner based in Riverside, California, practicing at Best Best Krieger Llp. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Santa Cruz (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michelle Ouellette is a lawyer practicing endangered species, california environmental quality act (ceqa), public law and 1 other area of law
  • Michelle received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Cruz in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michelle practices at Best Best & Krieger LLP in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michelle Ouellette's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Michelle Ouellette is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michelle Ouellette is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Michelle Ouellette is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Riverside 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Riverside or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michelle Ouellette

Where is Michelle Ouellette's law office located?
Michelle Ouellette's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Best Best Krieger Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michelle Ouellette handle?
Michelle Ouellette focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michelle Ouellette practiced law?
Michelle Ouellette has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michelle Ouellette go to law school?
Michelle Ouellette earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Michelle Ouellette for a consultation?
You can contact Michelle Ouellette directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michelle Ouellette received?
Michelle Ouellette's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1989
B.A.
University of California at Santa Cruz
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

Reviews

5.0
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.