About Michael Laurence
Michael Laurence Fell is a criminal defense attorney based in Irvine, California, with a career spanning over three decades. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 11, 1989, and is currently active in his practice at the Law Office of Michael L. Fell.
Fell completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating with very high honors in 1986. He then attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1989. During his time at Loyola, he served as a staff writer and editor for the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review and was a member of the Mock Trial Team, receiving the Top Orator Award at graduation.
Fell's practice areas include criminal defense, juvenile law, and victim's rights representation. He handles a variety of cases, including DUI/DWI, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. Additionally, he represents clients in juvenile delinquency cases and under Marsy's Law, focusing on victim's rights. His legal work encompasses all stages of litigation, from pre-trial negotiations to appeals and post-conviction relief.
Throughout his career, Fell has been involved in notable cases, including representing the family of Chelsea King, a victim of a high-profile crime, and the families affected by the DUI murder case involving Major League Baseball player Nick Adenhart. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, all California Superior Courts, and several federal courts, including the United States District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Fell is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and has held leadership positions, including serving as the former President of the Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys. He has received several awards for his work, such as the Diligent Prosecutor Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2006 and the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award from the National Crime Victim Law Institute in 2012. His community involvement includes board memberships with the Anti-Defamation League of Orange County and the Orange County Attorneys’ Association, as well as advisory roles with the Juvenile Justice Commission.
