Michelle Laurin Silva

Michelle attended the University of California, San Diego and obtained her degree in Literature and Writing in 2010. In 2011 she began law school at the University of San Diego, School of Law. While there, she interned for varies offices of the San Diego County Public Defender and Alternative Public Defender Offices. She earned her JD in 2014, with a concentration in Criminal Law.

Since graduating, Michelle has been practicing criminal law throughout California. She has experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases from inception through resolution.

University of San Diego School of Law

J.D. (2014)

2011 - 2014

Activities: Student Bar Association: President (2013-2014), Treasurer (2012-2013)

University of California - San Diego

B.A. (2010) | Literature and Writing

2007 - 2010

Criminal Defense Attorney

Pacific Coast Criminal Defense

2022 - Current

Managing Attorney

The Kavinoky Law Firm

2022 - 2022

Criminal Defense Attorney

The Matian Firm

2021 - 2022

Associate Attorney

Ridley Defense

2016 - 2021

California State Bar  # 300924

2014 - Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 300924

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Q. Can my Public Defender continue my trial despite my objection and no evidence?

April 10, 2025

A: It sounds like your public defender needs more time to prepare for trial (by having an investigator interview your sister). Your attorney can request a continuance over your objection, and the court can grant that request over your objection. The court will take into consideration your right to a speedy trial, but there are other factors to consider as well - such as your right to effective assistance of counsel. Your attorney has a duty to conduct reasonable investigation, and that right may trump your right to a speedy trial.