Michael J. "Mike" Shepard
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 About Michael J. Shepard
Michael J. Shepard is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Michael J. Shepard is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Farmer Brownstein Jaeger Goldstein Klein & Siegel LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: San Francisco, CA
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