Honorable Michael Sheltzer

Adjunct Professor of Law

mike.sheltzer@faculty.sjcl.edu

Education

J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law
B.A., Tulane University

Courses Taught

Advanced Criminal Law

Professor Sheltzer is a Judge of the Tulare County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment to the Bench in 2013, he worked as a public defender for nearly 29 years both in San Francisco and Tulare counties. He was appointed Chief Public Defender for Tulare County in 2002, managing an office of 45 attorneys. He has tried countless criminal cases including many murder and capital murder cases. Professor Sheltzer has taught at the annual California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute and has taught a variety of law related courses at the undergraduate level. Prior to attending law school he was a probation officer in New Orleans.