Michelle “Mika” Domingo is the award-winning Managing Attorney of M.S. Domingo Law Group, where her dedication to justice and community empowerment shines through her legal practice. With a deep passion for helping others, Mika represents clients across California in Probate and Trust Litigation, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, and Estate Planning. Her legal approach is driven by a profound commitment to fairness, equity, and the belief that the legal system should work for everyone, not just a privileged few.

Mika’s legal excellence is widely recognized—she was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2018-2023 and a Super Lawyer in 2024 and 2025, an honor given to only the top 5% of attorneys. She also holds an Avvo “Superb” rating (a perfect 10 out of 10). These accolades are a testament to her exceptional skills, strategic thinking, and relentless advocacy on behalf of her clients.

With a career marked by leadership and a fierce commitment to service, Mika’s legal journey began with her role as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California’s Attorney General’s Office. Managing cases from inception to resolution, Mika gained invaluable experience in constitutional law, torts, and civil rights, specializing in the First, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments at the State, Appellate, and Federal levels. Her tenure in government work, combined with extensive private practice experience in probate, estate planning, and civil litigation, has shaped her into a powerhouse litigator who fights passionately for her clients’ rights.

In addition to her legal practice, Mika proudly serves as a Commissioner for the San Francisco Assessment Appeals Board. In this role, she helps adjudicate property tax disputes, ensuring fairness in the assessment process and providing a vital service to the community. As a Commissioner, Mika plays a key part in reviewing appeals, examining evidence, and making impartial decisions to ensure that tax assessments are accurate and equitable. This role further reflects her commitment to justice, transparency, and public service.

Mika’s impact extends far beyond the courtroom. She is a trailblazer in leadership, currently serving her second term as President of the California Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Cal-APABA). As the first Filipina to hold this prestigious position, she has worked tirelessly with the Cal-APABA Board to amplify the voices of over 14,000 Asian Pacific American attorneys across California, advocating for justice, equality, and professional development within the legal profession. Mika’s leadership is defined by her tireless efforts to address the unique challenges facing the APA community, promoting systemic change, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

Mika’s historic role as the first Filipina President of California Women Lawyers (CWL) stands as a testament to her commitment to breaking barriers and creating opportunities for women in the legal field. For nine years, she has been a driving force on CWL’s board, chairing the Judicial Evaluations Committee for eight of those years. Her leadership has been instrumental in organizing impactful programs like “So, You Want to Be a Judge?,” and she co-chaired CWL’s 2023 Annual Conference, “Blazing Our Path Forward,” a key event that provided actionable strategies for women navigating the legal profession.

Her commitment to community and legal advancement is also evident in her work with the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC). As Co-Director of Professional Development for three years, Mika has co-organized transformative events such as the Night with Fil-Am Judges for three consecutive years, the Night with Fil-Am Attorneys for two years, and the Night with Fil-Am Professionals last year. She is also a co-founder of the Liwanag Conference, an empowering gathering designed to uplift Filipino American legal professionals. As co-chair of the Liwanag 1 and 2 conferences, Mika helped create an event that has become a powerful platform for mentorship, empowerment, and community building.

Mika’s dedication to the legal profession is matched by her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She served on the State Bar of California’s Committee of Bar Examiners for four years, contributing to its efforts in shaping the future of the legal profession by participating in the Moral Character, Examinations, Operations and Management, and Testing Committees. Additionally, Mika is the Past President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Women’s Section and a former Board Director and Executive Committee Member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, where she chaired its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for three years.

Through every leadership role and initiative, Mika’s commitment to community is unwavering. This passion permeates her approach to client representation, where she takes a client-centered approach that puts empathy, understanding, and communication at the forefront. She recognizes that her clients are not just cases—they are people facing life’s most difficult challenges. By truly listening and empathizing with their struggles, Mika breaks down the barriers that often prevent clients from feeling heard, ensuring that they are empowered throughout the legal process. Her commitment to her clients extends beyond simply winning cases; she strives to provide the peace of mind and advocacy they deserve during times of hardship.

For Mika, justice is not just about the law—it’s about ensuring that every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, receives the fair and equal treatment they are entitled to. Whether in the courtroom, as a mentor, or as an advocate for change, Mika continues to be a driving force for positive transformation in the legal profession and beyond.