Michelle Chea

Michelle Chea, Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Over 7 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

AssociateatYukevich Cavanaugh

Los Angeles, CA

Practicing personal injury in Los Angeles since 2019.

7+
Years practicing
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Bar admission

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Michelle Chea is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Michelle has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh.

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Los Angeles, CA
Experience
over 7 years
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Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Los Angeles, CA.
  • Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Michelle Chea: Michelle Chea is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Michelle has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Michelle Chea

Michelle concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michelle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California

Michelle takes personal injury 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

Michelle takes product liability 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Michelle Chea — Over 7 years of California personal injury experience

Michelle Chea is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Michelle has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh.

Michelle Chea is an associate in the Los Angeles office. Her practice areas include products liability defense, general negligence, and personal injury.

Ms. Chea has experience in insurance defense, specializing in law and motion, and oral arguments. She has managed first and third party personal injury claims through all phases of litigation, negotiated settlements, and successfully defended an insurance company in an uninsured motorist claim at arbitration.

Ms. Chea graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Asian American Studies in 2016, and received her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Irvine in 2019. While in law school, she was a legal intern for AT&T, Inc., and a law clerk at Southern California Edison Company. As a clinical student in the Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology Clinic, she did copyright clearance for the documentary, Kusama: Infinity. For pro bono, she prepared declarations for self-represented victims of domestic violence and elder abuse for their Temporary Restraining Orders.

In her spare time, Ms. Chea trains Olympic-style weightlifting.

Michelle's approach to personal injury cases

Michelle Chea is an associate in the Los Angeles office. Her practice areas include products liability defense, general negligence, and personal injury. Ms. Chea has experience in insurance defense, specializing in law and motion, and oral arguments. She has managed first and third party personal injury claims through all phases of litigation, negotiated settlements, and successfully defended an…

Clients Michelle works with

Michelle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Michelle Chea's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of California

    J.D. · 2019

  • University of California - Santa Barbara

    B.A. Political · 2016

Jurisdictions

Michelle's state bar admissions

  • California

    2019 · ACTIVE

Michelle studied at J.D. in University of California and B.A. Political in University of California - Santa Barbara.

Law school and academic background

Michelle completed J.D. in University of California and B.A. Political in University of California - Santa Barbara. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michelle runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Michelle Chea's office in Los Angeles

Michelle's primary office is at 355 South Grand Avenue, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Yukevich Cavanaugh

355 South Grand Avenue, 15th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michelle Chea — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michelle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michelle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle'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; Michelle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Michelle

Michelle discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Michelle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michelle's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Michelle Chea

  • How much does it cost to hire Michelle for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michelle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michelle offer a free consultation?

    Michelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Michelle's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Michelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michelle take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

    Michelle 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 — Michelle 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 Michelle?

    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. Michelle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michelle accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Michelle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Michelle handles personal injury matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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