About Michael Rooney – Lead Attorney
Education:
- Juris Doctor, Cal Northern School of Law – Chico, CA
- Mater of Public Administration – California State University – Chico, CA
- Bachelor of Arts, English – California State University – Chico, CA
Licenses:
- Member State Bar of California – SBN 190346
- California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser – AG 023685
- California Real Estate Broker – 00952803
Work History:
Attorney at Law
- Rooney Law Firm – Chico, CA
Deputy Public Defender
- Yuba County, Office of the Public Defender, Law Offices of Debra L. Givens – Marysville, CA
Chief Public Defender
- Amador County, Office of the Public Defender
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Alternate Defense Office, John A. Baker & Associates – Fresno, CA
Chief Probation Officer and Juvenile Prosecutor
- Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California – Gardnerville, NV
Administrative Director
- Community Legal Information Center – Chico, CA
Affiliations:
- California Public Defenders Association
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Bar Association Memberships:
- Butte County, CA
- American Bars
Professional Level Development:
- Ethics for Attorneys
- Confidentiality/Communications Techniques
- Computer Law & Research
- Juvenile Delinquency and the Courts
- Federal Child Abuse & Investigation Techniques
Team Agency Experiences:
- Multi-Disciplinary Teams (twice)
- Student Attendance Review Board
- Child Protective Services
- Amador County Juvenile Team Member
- Judicial Council of California