Exceptional trial attorney for business, libel, forfeiture, Internet, real estate and white collar matters. Our reputation goes beyond, Century City, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.
The Wexford Way
Michael Devereux is a highly successful Los Angeles attorney with an amazing presence. His personality is quite unique. Michael Devereux is charming, suave and sophisticated. Michael possesses a simple, but rare quality which puts everyone at ease while taking charge and persuading others to see matters from his client’s perspective. His 6’4” frame commands attention, permitting Michael to hold court, owning the room - basically when Michael speaks people listen.
The formula is quite simple, Michael is prepared, he’s authentic, he’s interested, he’s positive, he’s confident, he’s humble, he’s empathetic, he can quickly adapt, he’s edutaining (a combination of education and entertainment) and he’s an exceptional storyteller. Before becoming an attorney, Michael was a Hollywood writer/storyteller, and prior to that Michael played football for various teams up to the age of 27. Michael had one coach who would say, "sometimes you only get once chance."
In law, nothing can be truer - you get one, brief opportunity to tell your story. Whether that one chance is the first 10 seconds in oral argument or the first few opening paragraphs in a brief, the trier of fact (judge) needs to be immediately persuaded that the client is genuine, trustworthy, likeable, and preferable so that the trier of fact commiserates with the client. Persuading the judge that the client is entitled to legal recourse is the ultimate challenge, since case law is merely a secondary factor. Case law is nothing more than the "reasoning" for the judge to "hang his/her hat on" when making judgment. Basically, one must provide the judge with the qualities of thought so that the judge reaches a justifiable conclusion that is applicable to the client's side.
Many potential clients have walked into the Wexford Law office because a judge had recently ruled against them in a motion filed by their previous attorney. Sometimes the judge would comment in his/her ruling, "why would I want to help this person?" If Wexford Law was retained, Michael would walk in within days of the ruling with a similar motion in front of the same judge, seeking different results. The difference is that with a Wexford brief the client is now personable, likable, preferable and someone who the judge desires to assist. The client is presented in a very positive manner. The same judge who days earlier didn't like the client, now is inclined to rule in favor of the client based upon how the client is now represented to the court.
Client’s tend to retain Wexford Law when prevailing is a matter of great importance since clients know that the attorneys at Wexford Law won’t stop until they win. It is your success, our commitment.
Representing clients in all avenues of Internet law from cybercrimes, defamation, revenge porn, social media reviews, and privacy issues.
Civil Rights litigation is the process in which civil rights violations are resolved in a court of law, including due process, excessive force and 2nd Amendment / gun rights.
MICHAEL DEVEREUX
Michael Devereux is one of the more highly respected attorneys in Los Angeles. His vast experience, zealous advocacy for his clients and extensive knowledge of many areas of the law make Mr. Devereux the premiere Los Angeles attorney located in prestigious Century City. Mr. Devereux started his own firm in 2004 after working for the Cochran Firm, and assisting with the Robert Blake and Michael Jackson defense teams.
As the sole proprietor of Wexford Law, Mr. Devereux has been successfully representing clients for close to 20 years. Former clients, their family and friends repeatedly return to Wexford Law for help in matters involving appeals, civil rights, cyber crimes, defamation, forfeiture, Internet matters, litigation, restraining orders and white-collar crime.
Mr. Devereux, from the blood line of the Viking Rollo, the first Duke of Normandy, to William the Conqueror to King Richard the Lionheart, is a battler and loves taking on the government and major corporations.
The Devereux Philosophy
No one is going to out work Michael Devereux, out smart Michael Devereux or be better prepared than Michael Devereux. The probability of Michael Devereux prevailing in trial is up to 8x that of the average attorney.
When Michael was in high school, Michael would after school, work the swing shift in a steel mill on the southside of Chicago. It was a job under horrible work conditions. It was dirty, grimy, loud and hot with temperatures consistently reaching over 150 degrees on summer days. It was so loud, that many men would lose their hearing within a couple of years. It was dangerous place where hot molten steel would often cut through a body like a hot knife through butter. Many of Michael's work colleagues were seriously injured - almost on a daily basis. It was there that Michael learned that he would need to study and work hard if he wanted to become more than a workplace casualty.
Michael Devereux didn't have much guidance outside of the typical blue collar family. Michael's father during World War II would be shot at by Nazi planes four or five times a week, but kept it quietly until his early 90s. Michael's father eventually retired from the steel mill. Michael's mother worked at the local hospital for years. Michael was the middle child of five. Michael was first child in his family to attend college and the first child to graduate from college. Michael Devereux graduated with honors in ecomomics.
A career as an attorney didn't come easy. Michael Devereux made many sacrifices. Michael gave up his dream job as a Hollywood writer to become an attorney. Michael loved to fly but had to give up flying because sleep deprivation and flying were in his mind, mutually exclusive.
When Michael was in law school, he was employed full time at Paramount Studios. Law school wasn't easy. Michael would wake up at 6 a.m. every weekday to begin driving in LA rush hour traffic to work at Paramount Studios. Michael would leave work each day at 5 p.m. to arrive at Loyola Law School by 6 p.m., four nights a week. On some nights class would end at 11 p.m.
Michael would drive home, but he was wound up so he wouldn't fall asleep until 1:30 a.m. only to repeat the process again at 6 a.m. This schedule went year round because in order to be eligible to take the bar exam, one had to finish law school within a short period. Thus, not only did Michael have to attend law school four nights a week for four years, but he had to attend law school each summer.
The hard work, the ability to crash 60 hours a week of studying outside the classroom, while working full time and spending five-hours a night in school was a great experience. The ability to put in those many hours a week into school and work, while still receiving honors in one of the top law schools in Los Angeles is what made Michael the attorney that he is today.
Basically when Michael and his client walk into a courtroom, the government or opposing counsel may be loved by the judge or the jury, but at the end of the day, Michael and his client are highly likely to be the judge and jury's favorite. The reason being, while the other side is looking for shortcuts, Michael and his client won't be out smarted, out worked or out prepared. Never!
(Michael lives with the philosophy that he's here to make the world a better place. It is his belief that if a healthy person is doing the same work in his or her sixties that they could have done at 18, then they are not living up to life's expectations. The basis for this belief can be found in the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 25, verse 14.)
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Testimonials
One of The Most Ethical Lawyers I’ve Ever Known...
Let me start by saying I am extremely pleased by Mr. Devereux's work, professionalism, and devotion to his clients. He was very honest and never made any false promises about the outcome of my case nor did he try to seek compensation further than our initial contract. I initially consulted and even hired other experienced attorneys but nothing got accomplished. Mr. Devereux worked on my case for over six months and was able to get my case dismissed which I was told by previous attorneys was impossible. My husband and I are forever grateful for his great work!
FabiolaBeverly Hills, California
Brillant & Informative Attorney
Michael came to us when we were in crisis and had just lost 500k in an internet wire fraud hack job by criminals. He lightened us up with good information and follows up. Just a really nice good guy and easy to talk too.
SamCentury City, California
Internet Extortion Case
When I thought my case was impossible, Michael came to the rescue. His knowledge of internet forensics is beyond impressive. I cannot thank him and his team enough for all of their hard work.
CourtneyMalibu, Los Angeles, California
Great Attorney
Mr. Devereux and his firm did an outstanding job with understanding and handling my case. From the initial consultation on the phone, Mr. Devereux put me at ease that the situation could be taken care of. Let me just say that I'm not an educated man, but I do know how to treat people, and I know when someone has a good heart. I would like to personally thank Mr. Devereux for communicating with me constantly during the process, and for responding to my emails and/or phone calls in a very timely fashion. Thank you!!!!
TJLos Angeles, California
Five Stars Isn't Enough...
When I had the good fortune to be represented by Mr. Devereux I was reminded that God does indeed work through others. I owe this man my life, literally. Everyone told me my case was hopeless, that I was a fool to take this to trial and this man had faith in me and his ability to give me a fair trial and ultimately an astounding new belief in humanity. Watching him in action was like watching a surgeon save a life.I believed he truly cared about me and my case. I can't thank him enough. Thank you Mr. Devereux!!
BrookCalabasas, Los Angeles, California
Super Lawyer beat the pants off the Prosecutor & the Judge-WINS unanimously in less than 40 minutes of Jury deliberation.
YES, I highly recommend Michael as a Super Lawyer. Michael took my case to the full jury trial because the issue was politically sensitive and he beat the pants off the Prosecutor. The prosecutor commented such and shook his hand at the end. Michael is a fact driven lawyer. He fights to WIN. Although the experience is troubling for anyone to have to go to court, Michael takes the burden away & off the client.
ShawnLos Angeles, California
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FAQ
Lawyers, by virtue of a state's bar admission, are expected to both uphold the law and protect the rights of their clients. In addition to actually knowing the law, particularly within his or her practice area, an attorney must be able to communicate clearly with their clients, work competently to resolve their client's needs and be ethical in the performance of their overall handling of a case.
Maybe in a criminal case, yes in a civil case, however the harm is that you may agree to something that you don't understand. Many people believe that that they can blindly walk into a courtroom and immediately understand. Many of the words and terms that we use in everyday language have an entirely different meaning in the courtroom. You may understand the terminology on the street and agree to something with the understanding that it has the same defintion as street terminology, only to later discover that you agreed to something with an entirely different meaning. The difference in courtroom terminology is one reason lawyers attend law school. And to ensure that the law student understands the difference in the terminology many, if not all, states require that the individual pass a test to ensure that they know the difference. Bottom line, you can't do this by yourself. Lawyer up.
Unfortunately no. Legal issues are right below health issues. We believe that they are important and the thing with free services is that the demand is incredible for any We are not a government agency nor are we supported by the government. Wexford Law is an exceptional private law firm and does not accept government appointments.
It depends on the situation and the breadth of service since only lawyers may practice law. Paralegals, for example, may represent you in certain situations involving complaints against a government agency (such as a dispute over Social Security benefits). You may also represent yourself in court, hire a notary public, or work with law students (under the supervision of a lawyer) under certain circumstances.
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