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Attorney Michael Rains - Criminal Defense / Police Misconduct Attorney

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Attorney Michael Rains
District: Northern District of California (East Bay)
Practice Area: Criminal Defense / Police Misconduct
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Description:
Experienced defense attorney in high profile misconduct cases and winning appeals.

Details:
Michael Rains is a former Marine and ex police officer turned criminal defense attorney in the East Bay. Notable for defending BART officers in the Oscar Grant case and exonerating Barry Bonds in a perjury prosecution before the 9th Circuit.

Skill and Knowledge Signals

Criminal defense and trial advocacy concentration

93 reviewers Public profile Criminal Defense

Top 3 Skills

97%
Trial Advocacy
Courtroom presentation
90%
Appellate Advocacy
Briefing and issue framing
85%
Legal Analysis
Issue spotting and review

Top 3 Knowledge

96%
Criminal Law
Charges, defenses, and procedure
89%
Appeals Procedure
Record review and appellate standards
84%
Legal Procedure
Court and filing process

(4.3 / 5)

93 reviewers

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