Michael Meehan

Michael Meehan, founder of The Meehan Law Firm, practices criminal defense in Encino, California. Before taking up defense work, he worked as a deputy sheriff and a deputy district attorney. His firm profile names Loyola Law School in Los Angeles as his law school and lists DUI, criminal law, domestic violence, violent crime and professional licensing among his practice areas.

Much of Meehan’s description of his work concerns the gap between a client’s account and the police report. At the consultation, he asks about the events preceding police contact and arrest, as well as the client’s concerns. His review extends to the person’s life outside the arrest: how the charges might affect it and whether there are mitigating circumstances to present. He then examines police reports and other evidence against the allegations.

Discussions with the prosecutor and judge are another part of that process. Meehan describes considering both sides’ views of the case when seeking a resolution, and discussing trial if agreement cannot be reached. He reports having conducted more than 100 jury trials.

Within the firm, his work as owner includes attorney training and exchanges with colleagues about strategy in open cases. California’s State Bar lists him under his full name, Michael Taylor Meehan, with an active license and a December 3, 1995 admission date. Its record places his office at 16255 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, in Encino.