DISCOVER THE DESJARDINS ADVANTAGE

Effective legal counsel is about more than winning trials—it’s about preventing them. We leverage uncommon insight from thousands of successful cases to help you navigate complex business, real estate, and employment matters with confidence

About Us

Michael DesJardins is the Managing Shareholder and Founder of DesJardins Law. Since 1986, he has successfully represented clients across a broad spectrum of litigation, including business, real estate, personal injury, and employment law.

Michael’s legal journey began at Marquette University Law School, where he served as a member of the Law Review. Upon earning his Juris Doctorate in 1986, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy, serving as a Lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. During his service at Naval Air Station North Island and the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, he provided counsel to SEAL teams and aviation squadrons, litigating numerous courts-martial and administrative hearings.

This unique combination of military and civilian trial experience gives Michael uncommon insight into the legal process. He believes that the wisest course of action is often the one that keeps a party out of court; by leveraging his decades of experience, he helps clients navigate legal analysis and strategic planning to avoid litigation whenever possible.

be932b02 5057 49c0 9b16 13825bbc3c7a

What Our Clients Say

Find out why clients facing complex litigation choose the Law Offices of Michael Des Jardins for proven counsel and relentless advocacy

“Mr. DesJardins went to trial on my behalf and fought hard to get me a very favorable judgment. I’m going to recommend him to all my friends.”

★★★★★

Isabella
Arcadia, CA

“I found myself in the middle of a big lawsuit. It was a complete nightmare for me. Mr. DesJardins fought for me at trial and completely cleared my name.”

★★★★★

Irene
Torrance, CA

“I contacted Mr. Desjardins regarding a difficult situation in the operations of my business. He recommended a plan of action that I never imagined to be available to me and secured a very favorable resolution.” 

★★★★★

Evangeline
Long Beach, CA