Defense Attorney Michael Selyem

Meet Mr. Selyem, your guardian in the field of criminal justice and criminal defense, carrying an armor of nearly thirty years of invaluable experience. His journey began in 1994 with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, where he laid the foundation of his expertise in police procedure, policy, training, and tactics.

Following almost a decade of service, he further refined his skills at the reputable UCLA School of Law. Subsequently, he served as a prosecutor at the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for thirteen years. There, he skillfully navigated thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Mr. Selyem’s profound dedication saw him rise the ranks and take on serious violent crime cases, eventually leading him to the hardcore gang and career criminal unit.

He further scaled the heights of success and became one of the two select attorneys for the cold case homicide unit. Two years in, he was appointed lead attorney for the hardcore gang and career criminal unit, tasked with managing a team of six attorneys and running some of the office’s most high-profile murder cases. To his credit, he has expertly handled nearly 30 murder and attempted murder trials from jury selection to verdict.

Now, with his dual perspective of the prosecutor and police officer, Mr. Selyem champions the cause of the criminally accused, helping them fight for their rights with unmatched vigor. He embodies the unbeatable advantage of having a defense attorney who owns both the prosecutor’s playbook and police officer’s playbook. That’s the commitment and expertise Mr. Selyem delivers in court every day for the defense of his clients.