Michael Hector Moreno comes to the Moreno Family Law Firm as a bright young star emerging from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office. Michael spent four years as a Deputy District Attorney where he built a glowing reputation in the criminal courthouse.
Notably, Michael spent over a year as one of the family law lawyers on the Family Violence Unit, a unit that solely prosecutes cases involving domestic violence. While on this team, Michael conducted twelve jury trials in one year, a reported record for number of trials on this team in a single year. For his efforts, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office awarded Michael with the Robert L. Webb Award, an award handed out once a year to one prosecutor who has demonstrated outstanding trial advocacy.
Additionally, while at the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, Michael conducted hundreds of hearings and evidentiary proceedings including motions and preliminary examinations. Overall, Michael has successfully conducted 22 jury trials.
Michael grew up in San Jose and graduated from Valley Christian High School. From there, Michael attended Azusa Pacific University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. While studying at Azusa Pacific University, Michael played football for the Cougars. In 2015, Michael graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law. There, Michael received two awards for obtaining the highest grade in the class, one of which was in Evidence, a class that would prove to be highly beneficial in Michael's future career.
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I am a new comer to US, I don't know English as well as the legal rules here…. The police came to the house and took me out of the house. Also, the other side started the case first with a very well know lawyer. My friends, my family members, and even I did not believe that I would win the custod...Gave Me My Life Back
In the past two weeks you have accomplished more than others in the past twenty months. Without you my divorce would have remained languishing in this quagmire indefinitely. Thank you for giving me my life back!A Great Inspiration
Thanks for getting the court to deny the financial motion today. You were outstanding. You are a great inspiration for me. Thank you for watching over me and the kids all the time. My mom conveys her regards to you as well.Efficient and Amazing
Thanks so much for all the help, guidance and legal support you've given me the last few years. I know that these cases are long drawn, little did I realize! But at every stage you have helped me analyze and have provided knowledgeable solutions. You are such an efficient and amazing woman.... I ...Made the Court See the Truth
My sincere thanks for fighting hard in court for the safety of the children and myself and getting the custody settled. This may be just another case for the firm but you have helped an abused woman and her children who have endured lot of pain and tyranny. You made the court to see the truth and...Gave Me Strength
Thank you so much for getting the move away order. Having you on my side really gave me the strength that I needed today in the court. I pray to God that He blesses you abundantly so that you can help many more families like mine.Letter From Opposing Counsel
The following isn't really a testimonial, it is an excerpt from a letter from opposing counsel, but we'll take it as a testimonial. And yes, its a real quote from a real letter. "Much to my surprise, Judge XXX dealt on a pendente lite basis with all of the requests you wanted, i.e. temporary sup...Sensitive, Straightforward and Effective
I'm indebted to you for your masterful handling of our meeting. There is no doubt that your efforts derailed an adversarial alternative, sparing us tremendous emotional turmoil, not to mention considerable time and expense. ...Without your sensitive, straightforward and effective approach, we wou...Couldn’t Have Done It Without You
I'd like to say thank you for working on my case these past two months. I am very pleased with the service, you were very organized and showed high professionalism. Thanks a lot for being with me in the deposition. Couldn't have done it without you! Really, it was very frightening! Thanks for hav...Super Fabulous Work
I just wanted to thank you for your super fabulous work today. Seeing you in action just solidified my confidence in you and our working together. You have from the beginning kept me on the right path protecting me from myself even in a scary and confusing time. You have helped me protect my son ...Wonderful Family Law Firm!
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I am a new comer to US, I don't know English as well as the legal rules here…. The police came to the house and took me out of the house. Also, the other side started the case first with a very well know lawyer. My friends, my family members, and even I did not believe that I would win the custod...LETTER FROM OPPOSING COUNSEL
The following isn't really a testimonial, it is an excerpt from a letter from opposing counsel, but we'll take it as a testimonial. And yes, its a real quote from a real letter. "Much to my surprise, Judge XXX dealt on a pendente lite basis with all of the requests you wanted, i.e. temporary supp...Civil Restraining Order
FABULOUS!!!!! I called the Moreno Family Law firm TWO DAYS before my hearing/trial and Michael Moreno took my case without any hesitation. I had a civil harassment restraining order pending against me that occurred in the workplace and I was so scared to go to court since the last time I went I c...
