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Michael Moore
Law Offices of Michael E Moore
401 West "A" Street
Suite 1650
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-4114 | Fax: (619) 234-7717
http://www.usbengoshi.com
Comprehensive and aggressive representation of clients
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
I represent clients in all misdemeanor matters and non-violent felonies.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- Misdemeanors
- Animal Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
Legal Topic
Employment & Labor Relations
Preferred New Clients
I represent employees who have been victimized by their employers on matters ranging from wage and hour violations to harassment issues to wrongful termination.
Sub-Categories
Employees
- Age Discrimination
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Compensation, Benefits, & Pensions
- Disability Discrimination
- Discipline/Suspension
- Emotional Distress
- Employee Rights
- Employment Contracts
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA)
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)
- Race Discrimination
- Racial Harassment
- Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
- Severance Packages
- Sex Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Termination
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification (WARN) Act
- Wrongful Termination
Bar Admissions
CA, Jun 1996
Bar Number: 182554
Other Court Admissions
California State Courts, U.S. District Court Central & Southern Districts of California, U.S. Tax Court
Association Memberships
California State Bar, San Diego County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I attend Gerry Spence Regional Seminars as well as local San Diego CLE seminars on the topics that are part of my practice. I always exceed the required amount of CLE.
Papers and Publications
I publish monthly articles on various legal topics for a Japanese magazine.
Example Cases
2 Japanese women working for a large Japanese company, both in San Diego and Tijuana Mexico. Upon complaints by the women about racial discrimination (concerning their husbands) and failure of the company to pay overtime, I was able to secure a large 6 figure settlement for each of the women.
A woman was facing 6 years in prison for grand theft, I was able to negotiate a resolution of the case with no incarceration.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Santa Barbara College of Law
City:
Santa Barbara
State:
CA
Year:
1985
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of California at Santa Barbara
City:
Santa Barbara
State:
CA
Year:
1989
Focus and Accomplishments:
Psychology
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Employment, Criminal, Personal Injury and Family Law. However, we can handle and have experience in many types of civil litigation from personal injury to business litigation. Since the attorney and staff speak Japanese, a majority of our cases seem to involve Japanese individuals or businesses.
My firm was established on the same day I was sworn in as an attorney (June 11, 1996). A Japanese man was being investigated by Secret Service and Treasury Department agents. I didn't have an office or much experience - but my first case was a federal case. I won the case and with the fee earned, opened my first office in Santa Barbara, CA. I eventually moved my practice to San Diego and have been here for the last 6 years. With perseverance I've continued to win cases for my clients and work my way up from my first client meeting in a café to having an office and staff on the 16th floor in downtown San Diego. I'll exercise the same perseverance in your case to put you in a much better position then when you first called my office.
Previous Employment Summary
I served 5 years in the U.S. Navy; and worked 3 years for the Japanese government in International Relations. I also worked at a Title Insurance Company, for the Public Defender's Office, and the law school library while attending law school.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more educated a client is on the facts, issues, and law surrounding their problem, the better we can communicate, strategize, and increase our chances of prevailing.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
If the documents are related to the case I have been hired for, I'll review ALL documents prepared by my client.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I have done this before in certain situations, but I'll always advise the client to retain an attorney if the matter is beyond their ability.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Being a lawyer allows me to both question the authority of those imposing their authority upon my clients and to prevent my clients from being victimized by those who improperly exercise power and authority over them.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I'm a self made man. Put myself through college and law school. I started my firm with my first client meeting at a café, the day I became a lawyer. I've lived in Japan for 3 years and learned the language and traveled to South America. I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, am an accomplished rock and ice climber, and ski patroller during the winter. I don't crack under pressure and have successfully prevailed against some of the largest corporations in the U.S. and Japan, which were represented by their equally largest law firms in the U.S. I truly appreciate the freedoms we enjoy in the U.S. and how important it is to protect our way of life.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
While I was employed in Japan, I experienced first hand what it was like to be discriminated against in an employment setting. It frustrated me enough to take action - I didn't want others to experience what I had experienced. Another reason, I was harassed by police when I was in high school - trying to extort me to become a snitch - and that experience developed a "question authority" attitude.
What do you like best about your career?
I can help people in their greatest time of need. There is tremendous satisfaction for any attorney and their client when they prevail; especially when it appears the odds are against them.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am a solo practitioner and all clients will deal directly with me.
What are your strengths and style?
My strength is perseverance! My style is best described as aggressive.
Personal Interests:
Working out at the gym, skiing, surfing, mountain sports including alpine/ice/rock climbing.
Office Manager/Assistant
Mio Yoshii
Fax
(619) 234-7717
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Japanese spoken by attorney and staff
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
It is case by case.
Hourly Rates
$250 - $300
Free Initial Consultation?
First 30 minutes.
Typical Retainer
It is case by case.
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