Michael B. Wright
Michael enjoys a reputation for being an honest and hardworking trial attorney who aggressively represents his client's interests. A skillful negotiator and an experienced trial lawyer, Michael confidently negotiates the best deals for his clients. However, if settlement negotiations fall through he is not afraid to go to trial for a win. He is a former criminal prosecutor for Sacramento County.
He received his Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University and his law degree from Tulane University Law School. While matriculating at Tulane, Michael was elected President of his class. Michael also served as a member of the Tulane Law Review - Tulane's most prestigious law journal. As a member of Tulane's moot court team, Michael represented his school in the American Association for Justice moot court competition and also served as a Senior Justice on the Moot Court Board.
Prior to entering the legal profession, Michael served in the United States Navy. His tours of duty include missions in Japan and the Middle East. Michael participates in pro bono projects for military veterans and for the homeless in Sacramento County to fulfill his obligations to give back to the community.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Family Law
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
Education
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana
- J.D.
- Honors: Class President
- Honors: Member, Moot Court
- Honors: Senior Justice, Moot Court Board
- Honors: Member, Environmental Law Clinic
- Law Review: Tulane School of Law Review, Member
- Southern illinois University, Carbondale
- B.S.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- American Association of Justice

