Welcome to CaplanESQ, I, Michael Caplan, am an Attorney at Law and my motto is 

“The Law is me; I am the Law”

My intense passion for legal work along with my ‘bird’s eye’ for detail truly equip me with all the right tools to be the best Attorney in the legal field. Law/Legal research is second nature to me; it is my ‘go-to’, my ‘end at’. 

I am currently a legal research attorney for Judge Gail Dekreon of the San Francisco Superior Court. I became knowledgeable and competent in ‘three strikes sentencing’. I actively supervise a team of legal interns. I draft Jury Instructions and provided recommendations on pleas and motions for misdemeanor and felony trials including ‘not guilty by reason of insanity’ pleas.

I received my Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law, where I specialized in environmental and energy law. I also attended, Lewis and Clark Law School, where I spent time perfecting my skills in energy and natural resource law.

I am also a well-rounded individual with an extensive background in engineering. I ran my own consulting business where I worked on a multitude of projects for irrigation and water districts, and projects funded by USGS grants. I have a Bachelors of Science in Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering from CAL POLY - San Luis Obispo, which gave me a solid foundation in mechanical, civil, environmental, and electrical engineering. This background has been a critical cornerstone while I have been a practicing attorney because it has ultimately enhanced my understanding of the scientific universe. It has given me the ability to explain complex materials in simple terms when expert witnesses testify.

The Environment is very important to me and it is my desire is to practice Law to the best of my ability. I aim to play my part in ensuring that justice is served so our society can be better.