Michael Joseph Offenheiser
Brown & Streza, LLP • Irvine, CA
ProbateEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(855) 885-6702
Address
40 Pacifica, Irvine, CA, 92618, US
Professional
About
Michael Joseph Offenheiser is a distinguished estate planning attorney based in Irvine, California, with nearly two decades of legal experience. Since his admission to the California Bar in 2005, Michael has dedicated his practice to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning, personal injury, and probate law. He earned his Bachelor’s degree, graduating magna cum laude, from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., followed by a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Ave Maria School of Law. Recognized for his expertise, Michael is board certified in estate planning law by the California Bar Association. Michael's impressive legal career includes tenure at prominent law firms throughout central and southern California, where he honed his skills in crafting tailored estate plans that reflect each client's unique objectives. His comprehensive services encompass the preparation of wills, living trusts, irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and special needs trusts, ensuring that all aspects of his clients' wishes are meticulously addressed. In addition to his practice, Michael has contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor of Law, sharing his knowledge of estate planning with the next generation of attorneys. He has actively participated in the Orange Catholic Foundation, serving on its Board of Directors and Planned Giving Committee, and has delivered numerous presentations on estate planning throughout Orange County. Michael's dedication to his profession has earned him accolades, including recognition as Attorney of the Year by the St. Thomas More Society of Orange County in 2019 and inclusion in the Southern California Super Lawyers “Southern California Rising Stars” lists for 2014 and 2015. With a commitment to exceptional client service and a deep understanding of the law, Michael Joseph Offenheiser continues to be a trusted advisor for those seeking to secure their legacies.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2005 Ave Maria School of Law JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude 1999 The Catholic University of America Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 2019 Attorney of the Year, St. Thomas More Society of Orange County 2015 Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) 2015 Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers 2014 Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers
Publications
2020 Leimberg Information Services, Inc. Executing Estate Planning Documents During the Pandemic and the Slow Return to the “New Normal”, Signing During Coronavirus - California
Associations
Orange Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Orange Past Member - Planned Giving Committee St. Thomas More Society of Orange County Board of Directors Orange County Estate Planning Council Member Financial Planning Association Past Member Orange Catholic Foundation Past Member - Board of Directors
Speaking
2016 OCF Wills and Trusts Week Wills and Trusts 2016 NAIFA Brown Bag Webinar Basic Living Trust 2016 Diocesan Pastoral Center Wills and Trusts 2016 Carmel Village Essential Estate Planning 2016 Benjamin Morgan (Voya Financial) Essential Estate Planning
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Updated: Aug 05, 2026