Michael R. Levy was born on May 14, 1945 in San Jose, California. He attended San Jose State University (B.S. 1967) and received his J.D. from the University of California Boalt Hall School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1971.

He exclusively practices family law in Santa Clara County.

In addition to continuing legal education, family law bar professional activities, and serving as judge pro tem, mediator, and as a private judge in family law cases, Mr. Levy's activities include:

• Special master
• Family law arbitrator
• Santa Clara County Bar Association (Member: Family Law Section; Family Law Executive Committee)
• State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section)

Mr. Levy is also a certified specialist in the area of family law, certified by the state bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.