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Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 60 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This level of recognition is given to the top 5% of attorneys. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP is a proud recipient of this award for 2 years in a row, 2009 and 2010.

Michele M. Charbonneau

Michele M. Charbonneau

Location:
Irvine, California
Phone:
888-809-1235
714-881-4286
Fax:
714-505-3070
E-mail:

Michele Marie Charbonneau is an experienced family law litigator.   As a practicing attorney for over 17 years, Ms. Charbonneau has tried and settled various notable family law cases throughout her career.  She also has extensive experience in resolving cases as a family law mediator.

After being admitted to the Bar in 1991, Ms. Charbonneau joined the Law Offices of Kring & Brown, LLP. She practiced in several areas, including family law and personal injury. She was the managing partner of the Inland Empire office for four years as well as headed up the family law department.

Ms. Charbonneau practices exclusively in the area of family law at Brown & Charbonneau, LLP.  She handles all types of family law disputes, focusing on getting results fast and efficiently for every client.

Ms. Charbonneau is a graduate of Western State University College of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctorate degree in 1991.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude and Salutatorian of her class. She was actively involved in law school, serving as the editor of law review for two terms and working as a judicial extern for Justice Wallin at the Court of Appeal.

Ms. Charbonneau was a law school adjunct professor at Western State University for several years, where she taught various courses, including legal writing and appellate advocacy. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Orangewood Children's Foundation/PALS charity.  

 

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Divorce

Education

  • Western State University College of Law, San Diego, California
    • J.D. - 1991
    • Law Review: Western State University of Law Review, Editor

Classes/Seminars

  • Adjunct Professor, Legal Writing and Appellate Advocacy, Western State University

Past Employment Positions

  • Law Offices of Kring & Brown, LLP
Top Settlements
  • Southern California Super Lawyers (top 5%)
  • Obtained $6,500,000 for client - 2010
  • "Superb 10.0/10.0" AVVO Legal Rating
  • Highest "AV 5.0/5.0" Rating for Legal Ability & Ethics
  • Certified Trial Specialist - Gregory G. Brown
  • "Trial Lawyer of the Year" Finalist - Gregory G. Brown
  • "Top Attorneys in Orange County" - Orange Coast Magazine
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys
  • "Top Attorneys in Southern California" - Los Angeles Magazine
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