Michael Taibi - Lead Attorney

Have you been accused of a domestic violence crime in San Diego or elsewhere in Southern California? Or do you suspect you may soon have such a charge filed against you? Where do you turn? The feeling of vulnerability can be overwhelming, and if you fail to get the help of an experienced domestic violence defense lawyer, your chances of winning your case become small.

At Domestic Violence Attorney, lead attorney Michael Taibi and his stellar team stand in the gap for you and help you defend yourself against all manner of domestic violence allegations. We have a strong track record of winning cases just like yours in San Diego County and beyond - and we will know how to build you a solid defense.



S.A. SUE, J.S.D.

Samuel Sue joins our prestigious team as the Senior Attorney of Counsel. With more than 20 years of experience Mr. Sue plays a vital role in the initial case development stage. Meeting with the clients early on and providing sound legal advice and case strategy diagnosis, Mr. Sue is a direct link to the criminal defense team.

During the consultation I will carefully work with our entire team in assuring that the prospective client has a case that we can accept and help the client obtain the best possible outcome. Combining a force of former California police officers and former California detectives, I am the first step in providing our award winning client satisfaction and giving clients that piece of mind they are looking for. Taking the time to listen to each client’s individual case and present the case to our Supervising attorney

My value to the Defense team is through my role as the attorney who gathers the information to win the case, working with the client, law enforcement agencies, and private investigators to get all the valuable information to use in the case, and then helping form a winning strategy that will lead to success for the client in the criminal process.

It is vital to have all the facts and data necessary to perfect a strategy that will lead to a resolution that achieves success for the client, and our clients can be assured that I will do everything that can be done on their behalf.
We are a client centered firm that is willing to invest the time and energy to make sure our clients prevail, and prevailing depends on having all the information and on having the perfect strategy.

As an addition, I can also use my 20 years experience working as an immigration attorney to partner with our other criminal defense team in the office to particularly assist those non-citizen clients who face the severe consequences of any criminal charges.

I Graduated from Wake Forest University and American University with a Masters in International Affairs with an emphasis in Latin Studies before graduating from Thomas Jefferson Law School in San Diego. Dr. Sue is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and North Carolina. After law school, Mr. Sue received a Masters of Law in International Tax and returned to Thomas Jefferson Law School to teach international issues and worked in the private sector with one of San Diego's finest trust & estate law firms. While working, he completed a PhD in International Tax and Finance with a published dissertation. He has provided financial and estate planning direction to various corporations and families, establishing policies to secure assets and maximize investments. He’s helped companies and immigrants from many countries get authorized for operations and employment in the U.S., including permanent residence and citizenship for individuals. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He is a licensed investment advisor and takes care of his clients with a personal touch that’s invaluable.

I have extensive, valuable experience working for many types of clients in all areas of the law, as well as advanced degrees in the law. All this learning and experience will be expended daily for our clients at our Defense firm.



Kevin Roncevich – Lead Investigator

Kevin Roncevich is a US Navy veteran (1997-2001) with multiple awards in his chest for his brave service. While serving honorably in the military, he was deployed on two occasions Onboard US aircraft carrier – the USS Abraham Lincoln – in support of US military operations on the Gulf of Persian and along the Indian Ocean. During the second deployment, the Navy launched sea-to-land cruise missiles (Tomahawk) that targeted two offshore sites. One of the targets was the Bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda Afghan training camps. The strike targeted Al-Shifa, a Sudan-based pharmaceutical factory that the US authorities suspected could be manufacturing chemical weapons for the terrorist chief. The operation – Operation Infinite Reach – was ordered by the then US president Bill Clinton in retaliation for the bombing of two US embassies in East African soil (that is, Tanzania and Kenya) by Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists.

Some of the awards and recognition that Mr. Roncevich bagged while in the honorable service include:

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• Battle “E” Award

• Two(2) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals

• Navy Achievement Medal

• Junior Sailor of the Month

• Good Conduct Medal

• Two(2) Meritorious Unit Commendations

• Commendation letter from Rear Admiral, US Navy

• Appreciation Letter from Commanding Officer HS-4

• Flag Letter of Commendation

• Coast Guard Unit Commendation with Operational Distinguishing Device

• Two(2) Sea Service Deployment Ribbons

• Letter of acknowledgment from Commander HS-4

When Mr. Roncevich left the US Navy, he joined a police training academy where he trained from Nov 2001 to April 2002. His hunger for knowledge and excellence prompted him to work harder at the Hunting Beach-based police academy, outshining his colleagues in their class. His top performance mesmerized the Cypress Police Department. In the year 2002, Mr. Roncevich was absorbed in the city's police department as a police officer. While at the police department, he served as a member for the SWAT team, patrol police officer, training police officer, and a detective.p
Before retiring from the police service, Mr. Roncevich had already completed:

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• 2,000 plus hours of police training.

• 1000 plus hours in on job training.

• 100 plus hours in advanced training for police officers.