Michael R. Linden

Michael R. Linden is an Adjunct Professor of Law at San Joaquin College of Law, teaching Land Use and Public Entity Liability. He is a Partner at Aleshire & Wynder in Fresno, specializing in local government litigation and transactional matters. Previously, he served as Senior Counsel at Lozano Smith (2016–2023) and held roles at multiple county counsel offices and law firms, including Weakley, Arendt & McGuire (2002–2010). His legal career spans over 20 years, focusing on public entity representation.

Education: J.D., John F. Kennedy University School of Law; B.A., California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Research interests include municipal law, governmental liability, land use regulation, and civil litigation strategies. His scholarship includes the California Municipal Law Handbook and articles analyzing police procedures and legal liabilities.

Professional Experience: Extensive representation of cities, counties, and groundwater agencies. Key roles include City Attorney for Dos Palos, counsel for Madera County, and general counsel for groundwater sustainability agencies.

Labs/Teams: Active in legal practice with Aleshire & Wynder, focusing on public sector legal challenges.