The Law Office of Michael Rehm - Oakland, CA

Dedicated Legal Advocacy for Victims and Families in Oakland

Suffering a devastating injury or enduring institutional abuse creates lasting emotional, physical, and financial hurdles. Located at 1300 Clay Street in downtown Oakland, The Law Office of Michael Rehm provides compassionate guidance and determined courtroom advocacy for injury victims and abuse survivors throughout Alameda County and Northern California. Founded by attorney Michael Rehm, a seasoned trial lawyer licensed in both California and New York, the firm represents clients against large insurance companies, public entities, and negligent institutions.

When faced with catastrophic injuries or seeking civil justice for abuse, clients urgently need to find a personal injury attorney who combines aggressive trial capability with profound empathy. Practicing as accomplished accident and injury lawyers, Michael Rehm brings over eighteen years of legal insight to every claim. Whether presenting intricate evidence before a jury or negotiating maximum policy settlements, the firm remains committed to securing full accountability and financial recovery.

Civil Lawsuits for Child Sexual Abuse and Institutional Abuse

A central pillar of the practice is representing adult and minor survivors of childhood sexual trauma. Under the California Child Victims Act and related legislation, survivors have expanded legal avenues to hold abusive individuals and institutions accountable. The firm investigates and litigates civil lawsuits involving:

• Public and Private School Abuse: Holding school districts, administrators, and educational boards accountable for abuse perpetrated by teachers, coaches, and counselors.
• Faith-Based and Clergy Abuse: Pursuing claims against dioceses, churches, and religious organizations for misconduct by priests, pastors, and church officials.
• Youth Organizations and Camps: Seeking justice for survivors abused in Boy Scouts troops, youth athletics leagues, foster care programs, and community organizations.

Comprehensive Personal Injury and Motor Vehicle Collision Practice

The firm delivers vigorous representation across major personal injury and negligence claims:

• Motor Vehicle Collisions: Aggressive advocacy from skilled car accident lawyers, motorcycle accident lawyers, and truck accident lawyers handling highway collisions, rear-end crashes, rideshare accidents, and commercial carrier wrecks.
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Injuries: Providing dedicated representation as pedestrian injury lawyers and bicycle injury lawyers for victims hit at intersections or bike lanes throughout Oakland and the East Bay.
• Premises Liability and Animal Attacks: Acting as knowledgeable slip and fall injury lawyers and dog bite injury lawyers holding property owners and pet owners responsible for unsafe conditions and animal aggression.
• Wrongful Death Actions: Empathetic support from wrongful death lawyers helping grieving families recover damages for burial expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship.

Trial Experience and Contingency Fee Representation

Michael Rehm began his legal career as a public defender in Brooklyn, New York, mastering courtroom defense and jury litigation before transitioning to private practice in California. For personal injury and abuse cases, the firm operates on a contingency fee structure, meaning clients pay zero upfront fees and owe nothing unless financial recovery is secured. If you or a loved one requires trusted counsel and you need to hire an attorney in Oakland, contact The Law Office of Michael Rehm for a free and confidential consultation.