Michael L. Guisti

Michael L. Guisti is an Orange County criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of Michael L. Guisti, representing clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in state and federal courts. His practice covers DUI, drug crimes, federal offenses, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft, fraud, and white-collar offenses. He handles matters involving assault, homicide, juvenile crimes, restraining orders, and sentencing issues. His work centers on examining criminal allegations, developing defense strategies, and protecting clients throughout criminal proceedings.

Michael earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Western State University College of Law. He graduated as class salutatorian and served as a commencement speaker. His academic achievements included the American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law. His strong performance in criminal law helped establish the foundation for a career devoted to defending people accused of crimes.

Michael has practiced criminal defense since his California admission in 1999. He has handled felony and misdemeanor matters involving serious allegations in state and federal court. His case experience spans drug offenses, assault, attempted murder, sex offenses, fraud, theft, DUI, and other criminal charges. He is admitted to the State Bar of California and the US Federal District Court in California. Media outlets have sought his commentary concerning high-profile criminal cases.

Michael L. Guisti brings more than two decades of criminal defense experience to clients throughout Orange County and Southern California. His professional recognition includes the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and an American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Law. He has maintained memberships in organizations including the Orange County Bar Association and California Public Defenders Association. His practice remains focused on representing people facing criminal charges and serious consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Michael L. Guisti
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, California Appellate Defense Counsel
• Member, California Public Defenders Association
• Member, Mensa USA
• Member, Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Italian Bar Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Western State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges