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Michael J. Haapala
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Michael J. Haapala

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333 City Boulevard West, Suite 260, Orange, CA 92868-5922

Family Law

About Michael J. Haapala

Michael J. Haapala is the managing partner of Des Jardins & Haapala. He is a prominent Orange County attorney, with extensive experience in all areas of family law practice and litigation. Mr. Haapala was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996, and practiced in the area of family law exclusively for nearly twenty years. In 2005, Mr. Haapala became a Certified Specialist in Family Law, an achievement reserved for a small percentage of attorneys with extensive experience in their field, who meet the strict demands laid out by the State bar, and demonstrate success in their area of expertise.

Mr. Haapala is admitted to practice law in all State and Federal Courts in California. Mr. Haapala is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association, and annually presents seminars on Family Law topics to his peers. Mr. Haapala was named a Super Lawyer several times over the past few years.

Mr. Haapala has successfully litigated and/or settled hundreds of cases involving issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, fiduciary duties, complex, as well as routine, property division issues and attorney fees. Mr. Haapala drafted numerous premarital, marital, and postnuptial agreements.

Mr. Haapala was born in Ohio, and raised in Orange County, graduating from El Modena High School. Mr. Haapala obtained his Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State Polytecnic University in 1993, and obtained his Juris Doctor from Western State University in 1996, graduating with scholastic merit.

Certified Legal Specialties
• Family Law, California State Bar - Board of Legal Specialization, 2005

Professional Associations and Memberships
• Orange County Bar Association - Family Law Section (former Director at Large, Executive Committee)

• California State Bar

Classes/Seminars
• Speaker, Annual Case Reviews

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Des Jardins & Haapala
  • Additional Links
    http://www.desjardinsandhaapala.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, California
    1999, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, California
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    with scholastic merit
    Other Education
    California State Polytechnic University
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    Business Administration

    California State Polytechnic University
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    Finance and Real Estate Law

    California State Polytechnic University
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1971
    Ashtabula, Ohio, May 30, 1971

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Partner at Des Jardins & Haapala
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333 City Boulevard West, Suite 260Orange, CA 92868-5922U.S.A.

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    Michael J. Haapala was admitted in 1996 to the State of California.
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    Michael J. Haapala is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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    Des Jardins & Haapala has 2 attorneys at this location.
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    Michael J. Haapala is listed in the Family Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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