Michelle Dean was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Graduated from Cal Poly Pomona June 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Specialized Communication. Graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D. 1995).

Was on moot court and mock trial teams of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Was a Deputy District Attorney with the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s office from January 1998 through October 1999 – was a member of the misdemeanor trial team and the lead attorney for the Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Unit (completed 17 jury trials). Was a Deputy District Attorney with the Merced County District Attorney’s office from October 1999 through February 2006 – was a member of the Juvenile Prosecution Unit – prosecuted Gang cases, Sexual Assault cases and any serious or violent felony and all misdemeanors. Completed 8 jury trials, 50+ juvenile jurisdictional hearings. Joined McGaughey & Spirito April 2006.

Michelle Dean
McGaughey & Spirito
2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 310
Torrance, CA  90501
(310) 787-8783
(310) 787-9937 – fax
mmdean@mcgs-law.com

Areas Of Practice:
Family Law
Divorce Litigation
Custody and Visitation Rights
Spousal Support
Criminal Law Felony and Misdemeanors

Bar Admissions:
California, 1997

Education:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, December 1995 – J.D.
Cal Poly Pomona – B.S. Specialized Communication Professional

Associations and Memberships:
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
South Bay Bar Association, Member

Other Experience:
Deputy District Attorney – Stanislaus County District Attorney, Modesto, CA
Deputy District Attorney – Merced County District Attorney, Merced, CA