Michael Guingona, Esq.

Michael Guingona is a charter member of the Skyline President's Council.  He is a criminal defense attorney, now in private practice.  He joined the San Francisco Public Defenders Office in 1990, where he remained for nine years. 

Michael was the first Filipino elected to the Daly City Council.  After serving for three years, he was elected as mayor in 1996.  At that time, he was the youngest mayor in the history of San Mateo County.  He has since served two additional terms as mayor. 

In 2005, Michael was inducted into the Skyline Stars: Transfer Student Hall of Fame, established to honor former Skyline College students whose lives are exemplary for their accomplishments and their contributions to the community.  Michael transferred from Skyline College to UCLA, where he got his BA degree in History. Michael obtained his JD degree at USF.