Michael Wise brings 30 years of criminal trial experience to the Courtroom. He has served as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. In that capacity, Mr. Wise has earned the respect of the local bench, law enforcement and prosecutors throughout northern California. Having secured several acquittals on a variety of cases, including homicide, sexual assault, rape, fraud, assault, domestic violence and others, Mr. Wise is regarded as the premier criminal defense attorney in Sacramento and Northern California.
Mr. Wise is frequently invited to speak as a guest commentator on television. Likewise, he frequently teaches Advanced Officer Training programs to California Detectives, focusing on their obligation to be ethical in their investigations. Mr. Wise also instructs students and regarding Concealed Carry Weapons classes and the laws relevant to citizens who choose to arm themselves legally.
Mr. Wise's reputation and experience frequently lend credibility to his defense of clients accused of criminal conduct. He is well regarded as an experienced, efficient and professional trial attorney who fights aggressively for his clients. That reputation also assists Mr. Wise in negotiations on behalf of clients who don't want to proceed to trial, but rather simply seek to resolve their case on the best terms and need their counsel to negotiate aggressively on their behalf.
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- California State University - Sacramento
- B.A.
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- J.D.
- Wise Law Group
- Current
- Trial Attorney / President
- Wise Law Group
- - Current
- I have tried multiple matters before jury ranging from simple DUI cases to assault, fraud, cannabis and narcotics matters up to an including gang allegations and several homicide trials.
- Deputy District Attorney
- Sacramento County District Attorney
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- Felony Prosecutor. Emphasis in gang prosecution, domestic violence and serious juvenile offenders.
- Trial Attorney
- Burger Plavan Law Firm
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- Represented corporate, private and municipal clients in complex litigation matters.
- Deputy District Attorney
- Contra Costa Distrtict Attorney
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- Prosecuted criminal matters ranging from simple misdemeanors to felony offenses.
- Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California from 2015-2023.
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Sacramento County Bar Association.
- Member
- Current
- California State Bar
- Member
- Current
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Top 100 Trial Attorney
- - Current
- Activities: Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
- California
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- English: Spoken, Written