Mr. Michael J. Wise

Wise Law Group

30 years of experience

California

Michael Wise brings 30 years of criminal trial experience to the Courtroom. He has served as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. In that capacity, Mr. Wise has earned the respect of the local bench, law enforcement and prosecutors throughout northern California. Having secured several acquittals on a variety of cases, including homicide, sexual assault, rape, fraud, assault, domestic violence and others, Mr. Wise is regarded as the premier criminal defense attorney in Sacramento and Northern California.

Mr. Wise is frequently invited to speak as a guest commentator on television. Likewise, he frequently teaches Advanced Officer Training programs to California Detectives, focusing on their obligation to be ethical in their investigations. Mr. Wise also instructs students and regarding Concealed Carry Weapons classes and the laws relevant to citizens who choose to arm themselves legally.

Mr. Wise’s reputation and experience frequently lend credibility to his defense of clients accused of criminal conduct. He is well regarded as an experienced, efficient and professional trial attorney who fights aggressively for his clients. That reputation also assists Mr. Wise in negotiations on behalf of clients who don’t want to proceed to trial, but rather simply seek to resolve their case on the best terms and need their counsel to negotiate aggressively on their behalf.

Contact our office today for a free consult on your matter.

Make the WISE CHOICE when choosing who represents you in your most dire moment.

Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime

Video Conferencing Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
California
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Wise Law Group

Current

Trial Attorney / President
Wise Law Group
2005 –

Current

I have tried multiple matters before jury ranging from simple DUI cases to assault, fraud, cannabis and narcotics matters up to an including gang allegations and several homicide trials.
Deputy District Attorney
Sacramento County District Attorney
1997 –

2005

Felony Prosecutor. Emphasis in gang prosecution, domestic violence and serious juvenile offenders.
Trial Attorney
Burger Plavan Law Firm
1997 –

1998

Represented corporate, private and municipal clients in complex litigation matters.
Deputy District Attorney
Contra Costa Distrtict Attorney
1994 –

1997

Prosecuted criminal matters ranging from simple misdemeanors to felony offenses.
California State University – Sacramento
B.A.
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University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
J.D.
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Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California
National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Attorneys in California from 2015-2023.
American Bar Association

Member
Current
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Sacramento County Bar Association.

Member
Current
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California State Bar

Member
Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Attorney
2015 –
Current
Activities: Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Michael J. Wise’s Website Profile
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Wise Law Group Website
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Wise Law Group Facebook Page

Wise Law Group
455 Capitol Mall
#305
Sacramento, CA 95814
US
Telephone: (916) 498-9473
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: We answer phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Mr. Michael J. Wise

(916) 498-9473