Michael Loren Miller

May 28, 1958 - August 29, 2020 Michael Loren Miller passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2020, after a hard fought battle against lung cancer. A life long resident of Los Angeles, he was the oldest of three children born to Anne-Marye Risher and the late Loren Miller, Jr. He attended Wilshire Crest Elementary School, and John Burroughs Junior High. He briefly attended Palisades High but graduated from Beverly Hills High in 1976. His summers were spent at the YMCA participating in their youth programs. His involvement continued throughout junior and senior high with Michael evolving from camper to counselor to director of youth programs. It was at the YMCA where his outgoing personality and gift of gab were cultivated.Michael attended Cal State Northridge where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and fostered life long bonds with his pledge brothers and members of Upsilon Chapter. He graduated in 1981 receiving his BA in Political Science. Like his father and grandfather, Loren Miller, Jr. and Loren Miller, Sr. the courtroom would ultimately become his stage. Michael attended his beloved Howard University further honing his people skills sharing his warmth, compassion and spirit with his fellow Bisons. He was described by many classmates as one hell-of-a-guy whose presence and gregarious personality provided uplifting times and lifelong memories as well as friendships. After earning his Juris Doctorate he began working at the LA County Public Defender's Office. Michael flourished in the courtroom. He was an extremely skilled attorney who vigorously defended his clients and impressed everyone with his command of the courtroom. Stories about his miraculous verdicts and legendary trial skills are still shared nearly 30 years later. While working as a Public Defender he met the love of his life, Sharon Lewis. They married in 1993 and he joyfully and courageously took on the role of father to her three children Maceo, Raina and Shaun.Michael left the Public Defender's office to join the newly created Alternate Public Defender's Office as one of the original 25 attorneys. His career as a magnificent trial lawyer culminated in 2015 when he was elected Superior Court Commissioner by the Judges of the LA Superior Court joining his sister, Judge Robin Miller Sloan and his wife, Commissioner Sharon Lewis Miller. As a bench officer, he would cut to the chase, manage heavy calendars, yet never lost his common touch and was unafraid to empathize with those who appeared before him.Anyone who knew Michael would say he had a need for speed. He was an avid car lover, attended auto shows and the Long Beach Grand Prix. He would frequently be recognized driving his favorite 911 White Porsche. Michael was also a fan of NFL football and Formula 1 auto racing. He was always dressed to impress showcasing fancy cufflinks, tailored suits, coordinated hats, ties and classy shoes.Michael was one of a kind and larger than life. He loved freely and unselfishly. His persona could lighten hearts and fill up a room. He also had a strength of character and unwavering bottom line that left an indelible impression. We are grateful to have had him in our lives and to have loved him. He is gone too soon but will live forever in our hearts.Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills will be handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 21, at 2 o'clock p.m. For more information please visit forestlawnhollywoodhills.com