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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