Michael P. Semansky – Contra Costa County Criminal Attorney
Attorney Michael P. Semansky brings over 40 years of experience in California and federal courts handling criminal defense and personal injury cases, with dedication to personal contact with every client and commitment to achieving positive results. As a former district attorney and Lieutenant United States Army JAG, he has extensive insurance defense background including jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
He has tried over 150 jury trials, hundreds of arbitrations, mediations and court trials. His experience includes extensive insurance claims, bad-faith insurance cases, contract interpretation, declaratory relief, property damage, and homeowners claims.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Bellarmine College and Preparatory — Honorary Classical Diploma
- Georgetown University — Honors
- University of San Francisco Law School — Honors
Professional History
- Lieutenant, United States Army JAG
- 1971–1974 — Alameda County District Attorney’s Office
- Gerald Martin Law Firm — High-end insurance defense
- Hoberg, Finger & Brown — Plaintiff’s firm, personal injury
- 1980–Present — Semansky Law Firm, criminal defense of all types