Michael Joseph Varisco

Michael J Varisco, esq. Orange County Family Law and Bankruptcy Attorneys 714-619-9339

With extensive legal experience, the family law attorneys of MJV Law Orange County Family Law Attorneys offer a wide range of skills including the thorough management of complex divorce cases as well as sensitive representation in emotionally charged custody proceedings. Orange County Family Law Attorneys routinely handle all types of family law matters including: complex divorce litigation, property division, child custody and visitation, child support, modifications, marital agreements, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and family law appeals, all post divorce matters and all other family law related matters. We are dedicated to helping you make a tough time easier and protecting your rights!

Michael Varisco is a passionate advocate who, in every case, is driven to seek justice for his clients. In private practice since 1997, Michael Varisco is a highly experienced Orange County Family Law Attorney; he also has a thriving practice in the areas of personal bankruptcy.

Keeping a client-centered focus has been fundamental to his success. As Michael explains, "The people who come to me are under a lot of emotional pressure. The point is to make myself accessible: I believe that being there to listen is the only way to truly know what my clients want-and I think they appreciate that."

Michael has successfully counseled clients on thousands of cases. He works hard to educate them throughout the process. By understanding the law and the probable range of outcomes in a given situation, clients can make informed decisions about how to proceed. Says Michael, "One client told me he thought I’d helped him as a friend would have-by giving him straight answers. To me that is the ultimate compliment."

Attorney and Founder Michael J. Varisco of Orange County Family Law Attorneys/ MJV Law has been providing legal services to clients since June, 1997, and has built a successful law firm personally serving thousands of satisfied clients since then. Michael is also a college faculty adjunct professor where he has been teaching business management and business law courses since 1997. Michael is also actively involved in the community, his church and charity. Michael is married with four children.

As an attorney, Michael’s success in each of his cases is the result of his client philosophy: "I respect my clients and provide an unequivocal dedication to each case. Working together with each client as a team means a winning combination in and out of court, the result of which is the key to success in each case." Michael brings over 16 years of litigation, hard work, and client experience to his practice. Michael oftentimes guest speaks for corporations, businesses, and colleges in the areas of asset protection, estate planning, and sexual harassment prevention.

As an educator, Michael has taught thousands of college students for over the past 16 years at several community colleges and law schools. In 2002, Michael was awarded the 2002 Faculty Adjunct Teacher of the Year Award.

In 1995, Michael J. Varisco received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Western State University College of Law. In 1992, Michael received his Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (and Business Economics) from California State University San Bernardino. And in 1989, Michael received his Associates Degree in Business from Riverside Community College.

Michael is licensed to practice law in California by the State Bar of California, and is licensed to practice law in the United States District Court and all federal bankruptcy courts.