Michel & Associates PC - Long Beach, CA
Michel and Associates, P.C. is an acclaimed litigation and regulatory law firm headquartered in Long Beach, California, recognized nationally for landmark constitutional advocacy, aggressive criminal defense, complex business litigation, and catastrophic injury recovery.
Premier Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, and Constitutional Advocacy in Long Beach
When high-stakes legal challenges arise, whether in the form of a complex regulatory enforcement action, an aggressive criminal indictment, or catastrophic physical injury, clients need an attorney immediately who brings authoritative courtroom command and unwavering trial preparation. For more than three decades, Michel and Associates, P.C. has stood at the forefront of high-profile state and federal litigation. Situated in the downtown business corridor on East Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, the firm represents individuals, commercial enterprises, associations, and public entities throughout California and across the United States.
Founded in 1994 by senior partner C.D. Chuck Michel, the firm was built upon a rich heritage of top-tier trial experience. Michel began his legal career as a judicial clerk for U.S. District Court Judge William J. Rea, served as a criminal prosecutor, and practiced environmental and civil litigation at O'Melveny and Myers. Over his career, Michel has led more than 50 jury trials and authored California Gun Laws: A Guide to State and Federal Firearm Regulations. The firm has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over a decade, consistent recognition by Super Lawyers, and honors among the Top 100 Lawyers. When clients seek to hire a business litigation lawyer or retain a seasoned criminal defense attorney, Michel and Associates provides formidable representation.
Broad-Spectrum Trial and Regulatory Practice Disciplines
Michel and Associates delivers multifaceted legal services across interconnected litigation arenas, serving as trusted trial counsel, criminal defense lawyers, and personal injury advocates:
- Constitutional law and Second Amendment litigation: Serving as the nation's premier authority on firearms law, Second Amendment civil rights, state and federal regulatory compliance, and gun rights restorations for individuals and organizations.
- Criminal defense lawyers: Providing staunch courtroom defense against felony and misdemeanor charges, including violent crime defense lawyers representation, weapons offenses, regulatory violations, and white-collar prosecutions.
- Business litigation lawyers and commercial governance: Litigating breach of contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, corporate governance matters, and trade practice disputes as experienced contract lawyers.
- Accident and injury lawyers: Representing victims of catastrophic accidents as car accident lawyers, truck accident lawyers, motorcycle accident lawyers, and slip and fall injury lawyers, as well as handling severe dog bite injury lawyers claims.
- Wrongful death lawyers: Pursuing maximum financial recovery and accountability for surviving families after fatal negligence or preventable industrial catastrophes.
- Environmental and land use law: Advising commercial developers, shooting ranges, and commercial real estate lawyers on CEQA compliance, zoning permits, and governmental administrative hearings.
- Employment and labor law: Representing employers and executives in workplace compliance disputes, wrongful termination allegations, and wage matters.
Fearless Advocacy Against Entrenched Regulators and Agencies
When you find an experienced attorney at Michel and Associates, your case benefits from litigators who routinely challenge municipalities, state departments, and federal regulatory agencies. The firm has drafted landmark amicus briefs, shaped statutory precedents in federal appellate circuits, and successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court. This extensive trial experience ensures that every lawsuit is prepared with precision from day one.
AV Preeminent Standards with Free Initial Consultations
Michel and Associates is committed to delivering sophisticated legal services in a responsive, cost-effective manner. The firm offers transparent fee structures, including retainer fees, contingency fees for personal injury claims, and flexible billing methods. Potential clients can take advantage of a free initial consultation via phone or secure web portal, with bilingual support available in English and Spanish. Contact Michel and Associates in Long Beach today to discuss your legal matter with an accomplished trial attorney.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly-connected and vibrant Downtown Long Beach district, close to the beautiful waterfront.
Building Location
The office is situated inside the pristine, 12-story Class A office tower known as 180 East Ocean, featuring an expansive lobby, beautiful outdoor communal spaces, and popular on-site restaurants like Ruth's Chris Steak House and Beach Hut Deli.
Parking Details
A secure, multi-level underground parking garage with over 1,000 covered spaces is available at 180 E. Ocean Blvd., offering paid public parking for clients.
Public Transit
Served by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority A Line (Pomona - Downtown Long Beach); nearest stop is at Downtown Long Beach Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the newly renovated grand main lobby entrance. Head to the passenger elevator lobby and take the elevator up to the 2nd floor, where you will find the entrance to Suite 200.