Michelle Michelson
About Michelle Michelson
Michelle Michelson is a lawyer based in Tucson, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Michelle Michelson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tucson, Arizona
- Social Security Practice
Current Firm: Law Office of Michelle S. Michelson PLLC
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Michael, a former prosecutor, graduated summa cum laude from University of Arizona College of Law in May 1993, where he served on the editorial board of the Arizona Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Recognized nationally for his work in white collar criminal defense , Michael is listed in Best Lawyers America® , 21 st ed. and rated by Martindale Hubbell ® A-V 5/5 Preeminent. He has also been listed in Arizona Superlawyers ® as one of the top Tucson DUI lawyer...
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