Michael Patrick Hernandez
Michael Hernandez is known in the legal community as an expert trial strategist and has a reputation for winning the most difficult cases. In law school, Michael interned for the San Diego Public Defender’s office. Michael worked on hundreds of cases and successfully tried cases to a jury before he was a licensed attorney. Michael’s countless hours working on high-profile murder cases landed him the prestigious award of San Diego Volunteer of the Month for the County of San Diego in December 2012.
After passing the CA Bar Exam, Michael was quickly hired as a lead criminal defense trial attorney. In Michael’s first year as an attorney, Michael won the most criminal defense jury trials in the county of San Diego which resulted in not guilty or hung verdicts. In Michael’s second year as an attorney, he again won the most criminal defense jury trials in the county of San Diego which resulted in not guilty or hung verdicts for his clients. In Michael’s third year as an attorney, he represented a successful rap artist that was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana. After a full acquittal, Michael’s client expressed his gratitude and gave Michael recognition in a rap song featured in his newest album.
Since the start of his firm, Michael has successfully recovered millions of dollars for his clients. Michael is often consulted and brought on to serious cases by other attorneys in the community to aid in trial strategy and presentation. In 2019, Michael was selected to be a “Super Lawyer,” a title in which only the top 2.5% of attorneys hold. Michael continues his life work through his relentless advocacy fighting for underrepresented communities that have been injured in an accident or charged with a crime.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Animal & Dog Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- State Bar of California # 292679
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- Q. How to appeal an appellate court decision from Los Angeles Superior Court ?
- A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation; it sounds incredibly challenging and frustrating. If you've been through multiple levels of court and are facing difficulties with your representation, you may still have options for appealing your case or seeking legal recourse.
Seek New Legal Representation: Given your experiences with your previous public defender and appellate attorney, it may be beneficial to consult with a different attorney who specializes in criminal appeals or wrongful prosecution. HHJ Trial Attorneys can provide guidance tailored to your situation and help you navigate the appeals process.
Determine Grounds for Appeal: An experienced attorney can help you identify ... Read More
- Q. a subordinate at the previous employment has provided deliberately false information to a background checker
- A: It sounds like you may have a potential case for defamation and slander based on the actions of your subordinate. Defamation involves making false statements about someone that harm their reputation, and slander specifically refers to spoken false statements. If your subordinate falsely claimed that you were fired and circulated damaging rumors, and this led to a loss of a job offer and professional references, you could potentially pursue legal action.
To strengthen your case, consider the following steps:
Document Everything: Keep records of all relevant communications, including any written statements from the subordinate, emails, or messages regarding the rumors and the withdrawal of ... Read More
- Q. I was rear ended by police and gang task force can I sue for my damaged vehicle?
- A: If you were rear-ended by a police vehicle, you may have grounds to pursue a claim for damages to your vehicle. Generally, government entities, including police departments, can be held liable for the negligent actions of their employees, including in accidents. However, there are specific legal considerations and potential limitations when suing a government entity, such as the requirement to file a notice of claim within a certain timeframe.
Here are some steps you may want to consider:
Document the Incident: Gather as much evidence as possible from the accident scene, including photos of the damage, contact information from witnesses, and any police reports or citations issued.
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