University Attended:
University of Minnesota, B.A., cum laude, 1975; University of Wisconsin, M.A., cum laude, 1976
Law School Attended:
University of Puget Sound, J.D., 1979
Year of First Admission:
1980
Admission:
1980, Washington; 1980, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1985, U.S. Supreme Court; 1987, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Memberships:
Washington State, Federal (Member, Criminal Law Section) and American Bar Associations; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Lawyers Guild; American Trial Lawyers Association; Washington State Trial Lawyers Association; National Defender Association.
Languages:
English and French
Birth Information:
Virginia, Minnesota, September 25, 1952
Hobbies & interests:
Michael is an avid sportsman, seaplane pilot, and sailor, who enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, and sailing and exploring with his friends and family. Private Pilot's Certificate, Washington, 1974.