About Gregory Michael
Gregory Michael LaForge is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. His license is currently in active status. Mr. LaForge is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Gregory M. LaForge, a law firm located at 345 Fifth Street, Suite 4, Hollister, California 95023. He has been practicing law for over 36 years, serving clients throughout San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties.
Mr. LaForge earned his Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of San Francisco. Specific graduation years are not available in the provided information.
Mr. LaForge concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal law and family law. In criminal law, he handles cases involving criminal appeals, drug crimes, expungement, fraud, gun crimes, internet crimes, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes. In family law, he represents clients in matters such as adoption, child custody, child support, father's rights, guardianship and conservatorship, paternity, prenuptial and marital agreements, restraining orders, and same-sex family law. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. LaForge has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Benito and other counties within the state. He has also appeared before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and the United States Supreme Court. Specific years of admission to these courts are not available in the provided information. Prior to establishing his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney in various law firms, gaining experience in both criminal and family law matters.
Mr. LaForge is an active member of the California State Bar Association. He is also a member of the San Benito County Bar Association. He has been involved in various community service initiatives, providing pro bono legal services to underserved populations in the region. Mr. LaForge is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of San Benito County effectively.
