
Michael J. Faber, Civil Rights Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PrincipalatMichael J. Faber - Attorney At Law
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing civil rights in Los Angeles since 1979.
- 47+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Michael J. Faber is a principal based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Michael has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael J. Faber - Attorney At Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 47 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Michael J. Faber: Michael J. Faber is a principal based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Michael has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael J. Faber - Attorney At Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Michael's practice areas in Los Angeles
Michael concentrates on civil rights, employment, litigation, and wrongful termination. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Employment
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Litigation
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Wrongful Termination
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Civil Rights cases in Los Angeles, California
Michael takes civil rights matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Michael takes employment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Michael takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Termination cases in Los Angeles, California
Michael takes wrongful termination matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Michael J. Faber, civil rights attorney serving Los Angeles
Michael J. Faber is a principal based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and Litigation. Michael has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Michael J. Faber - Attorney At Law. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Michael works from Los Angeles, California and takes on civil rights matters across the region.
Michael Faber was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated with High Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned his Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Northwestern University School of Law in 1979. While at Northwestern, Mr. Faber was elected to serve as Note and Comment Editor on the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology.
Mr. Faber was admitted to the California Bar in 1979. He was recruited out of law school by the downtown Los Angeles firm then known as Lillick, McHose & Charles, which is now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, and practiced there for nearly six years. He joined the Beverly Hills firm of Wilner, Klein & Siegel in 1985, and in 1987 he opened his own practice devoted to the representation of individuals in litigation matters.
Since 1987, he has been a sole practitioner in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles where he specializes in representing employees in discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination litigation. He also regularly counsels corporate executives in severance negotiations. Mr. Faber has tried over 40 jury trials in state and federal courts, together with numerous bench trials and arbitrations. He has argued more than 30 appeals in the California Courts of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. You can click on Significant Cases for some examples.
Mr. Faber has served on the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and regularly teaches at MCLE seminars on employment litigation. Mr. Faber enjoys the prestigious AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, signifying that his peers in the profession consider his legal ability and ethical standards to be of the highest order, and he has been included in the list of “Southern California Super Lawyers” by Los Angeles Magazine for 20 consecutive years, from 2006 to 2025. Additionally, 2024 marks the fourteenth consecutive year that Mr. Faber has been selected for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the field of employment law-individuals. For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
How Michael handles civil rights matters
Michael Faber was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated with High Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned his Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from Northwestern University School of Law in 1979. While at Northwestern, Mr. Faber was elected to serve as Note and Comment Editor on the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology. Mr. Faber was admitted to the California Bar…
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Michael studied and practices
Northwestern University
J.D. · 1979
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A. · 1975
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1979 · ACTIVE
California
1979 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Northwestern University and B.A. in University of California, Santa Barbara.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Northwestern University and B.A. in University of California, Santa Barbara. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Michael's legal honors and published work
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California
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Locations
Michael J. Faber's office in Los Angeles
Michael's primary office is at 12424 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90025-1052. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Michael J. Faber - Attorney At Law
12424 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1052
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Client reviews of Michael J. Faber — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Michael J. Faber — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael J. Faber
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in California typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Michael is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Michael?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Michael handles civil rights matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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