About Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas Erpino is a criminal defense attorney primarily based in Chico, California. He was licensed to the State Bar of California on December 8, 1997, and is currently lively in his practice on the Law Office of Michael Erpino, positioned at 313 Walnut St., Ste. 120, Chico, CA 95928.

Erpino earned his law degree (J.D.) diploma from Southwestern Law School in 1997. Prior to that, he finished his Master of Arts (M.A.) at California State University - Chico in 1994 and obtained his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from California State University - Los Angeles in 1987. His instructional background has provided him with a solid foundation for his legal career.

His areas of practice mainly concentrate on felony protection, which includes representation in cases involving felonies and misdemeanors, in addition to DUI/DWI defense. He handles various legal levels, including pre-trial case evaluations, trial representation, and submit-trial help with appeals and submit-conviction motions.

Throughout his career, Erpino has gained experience as a trial lawyer since 1999 and has been practicing law since 2006. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, all California Superior Courts, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.

Erpino is a member of the California State Bar and is concerned within the legal network. His dedication to criminal defense and lively participation in legal institutions reflect his commitment to serving his clients and the network at large.

Education

Southwestern Law School

J.D. (1997)

1995

California State University - Chico

M.A. (1994)

1992

California State University - Los Angeles

B.A.

1987

Experience

Lawyer

The Law Office of Michael Erpino
2010

Lawyer

The Law Office of Joe VanDervoort
2006

Trial Lawyer

Los Angeles County Public Defender
1999

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of California State Supreme Court
All California Superior Courts State Trial Court
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense DUI/DWI Defense

Legal Services Scope

Pre-trial Trial Post-trial

Office Locations

Main Office

 313 Walnut St, Ste 120 Chico CA 95928