About Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley Wishek is a criminal defense attorney based in Sacramento, California. He has been practicing law for over 39 years, focusing on defending individuals and businesses accused of crimes or facing regulatory professional discipline. His areas of expertise include criminal law, government and administrative law, health care law. White-collar crime. Mr. Wishek earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis, School of Law in 1985, where he participated in trial practice and moot court competition teams. Prior to law school, he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Claremont McKenna College in 1981.

His senior thesis was published in the Claremont Journal of Public Affairs. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1986, Mr. Wishek has maintained an active license throughout his career. He is a member of the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Sacramento, serving on its Board of Directors since 1993 and as Vice President from 1995 to 1996. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. Mr.

Wishek is a partner at Rothschild Wishek & Sands LLP, located at 765 University Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825. The firm specializes in criminal defense and professional licensing matters. He has represented clients in many criminal cases, including DUI, assault, embezzlement, and environmental crimes. His clients have included individuals, public officials, and businesses. In addition to his practice, Mr. Wishek serves as an adjunct professor in the trial practice program at the University of California, Davis, School of Law. He frequently presents at seminars and continuing education programs for attorneys in areas such as criminal defense, trial practice.

Professional licensing defense. Mr. Wishek has been recognized in peer-reviewed publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Northern California Super Lawyers. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, reflecting his high ethical standards and professional excellence.

Education

University of California, Davis, School of Law

University of California School of Law at Davis

J.D. (1985) | Trial Practice and Moot Court competition teams.

Claremont McKenna College

B.A. (1981) | Majors: Political Science and Philosophy Outstanding Senior in Philosophy Department, Senior thesis published in Claremont Journal of Public Affairs.

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2011

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Government and Administrative Law Health Care Law White Collar Crime

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal

Office Locations

Main Office

 765 University Ave Sacramento CA 95825