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Aug. 27, 2009

Tough or 'Just Mush?'

Being held in contempt as a litigator had a searing affect on Michael A. Leversen. The Orange County judge, who has a reputation for being stern, says there are better ways to handle disagreeable lawyers.

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Tough or 'Just Mush?'

Michael A. Leversen

Orange County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed as an Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010, retired July 31, 2024; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 1998-2010; commissioner, Orange County Municipal Court, 1995-98; partner, Leversen & Anthony, Brea, 1988-95; sole practitioner, Santa Ana, 1984-88; partner, Hobson & Leversen, Brea, 1982-84; associate, Giles, Stewart & Barnett, Santa Ana, 1980-82; sole practitioner, Santa Ana, 1976-80; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1973-76

Law School: University of San Diego School of Law, 1973
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By Pat Alston
Daily Journal Staff Writer

FULLERTON - Michael A. Leversen faced five days in custody for contempt of court.

It was the early 1980s, and Leversen was defending a man charged in a jewelry store robbery.

Midway through trial, Leversen asked the court to relieve him as counsel. A conflict had arisen, Leversen explained, that prevented him from adequately representing his client.

The judge turned him down. When Leve... (continued)

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