Michael D. Franco is an experienced and highly respected bankruptcy attorney based in Santa Ana, California, with nearly 30 years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate financial hardship. His passion for bankruptcy law is rooted in personal experience—growing up in a household impacted by financial distress without proper legal guidance. That early exposure instilled in him a lifelong commitment to providing compassionate, strategic legal support to those facing similar challenges.

Michael began his legal career in 1995 after earning his Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law, following undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. He later earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the USC Marshall School of Business in 2000, further strengthening his ability to handle complex financial matters. Michael is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law, recognized by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization, and holds a Real Estate Broker’s License—making him uniquely equipped to advise on cases involving real estate and asset management.

Throughout his career, Michael has represented thousands of clients before bankruptcy trustees and judges, earning a reputation for both legal excellence and genuine care for his clients. His firm is built on personalized service, not volume, and many new clients come through referrals—reflecting the trust and satisfaction of those he has helped. As a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and a board member of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum (OCBF), Michael stays deeply engaged with developments in bankruptcy law to ensure his clients receive the most informed and effective representation available.

Education

B.A. Political Science, California State University, Fullerton, 1990

J.D. UCLA School of Law, 1994

MBA, Finance and Marketing, USC Marshall School of Business, 2000

Languages

English, Spanish