About Michael Craig
Michael Craig Belden trained at the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. He completed his legal education there before beginning practice in California. Those years at McGeorge shaped a practical approach to the law. They also set the stage for a career spent working inside the California legal system.
He has been licensed to practice in California since 2006 and remains active in the state bar community. Over the years he has handled matters that arise under California law and has built a practice grounded in state-level issues. Colleagues describe him as methodical and thorough when preparing cases and legal filings.
Belden has worked from Bakerink McCusker & Belden, where he maintains an office. That firm affiliation is a central base for his work. He has also maintained other office presences during his career when client needs required it.
His day-to-day work involves advising clients, drafting documents and representing parties in legal proceedings. He deals with procedural and substantive questions that come up in state practice. He balances courtroom work with client counseling. The mix of tasks keeps the practice varied and responsive to changing demands.
Clients and peers encounter him most often in matters that require steady attention to statutory detail and court rules. He is known for preparing thorough written submissions and for being attentive during hearings. That practical orientation guides how he handles cases, prioritizes deadlines and communicates with clients.
Outside of casework, he has participated in professional activities and associations since 2006. Those activities have kept him connected to developments in California law and to other practitioners. He continues to engage in professional networks that intersect with his practice.
Today, he practices at Bakerink McCusker & Belden and handles legal matters arising under California law.
