Mitchell is a lifelong San José resident and has spent more than 27 years practicing Family Law in San Jose. He is one of two Managing Partners/shareholders at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri PC, a firm of 18 attorneys and one of Northern California’s leading family law and estate planning firms. A California Certified Family Law Specialist, Mitchell’s practice focuses on complex litigation and trials of family law matters, and he is routinely involved in high-stakes negotiations involving sophisticated financial matters. 

Mitchell has a deep personal commitment and connection to the city he has called home. He has taken on a number of civic leadership roles and is big proponent of San Jose’s continued growth and economic vitality. 

Beyond his legal practice, Mitchell has decades of professional experience and public service. In addition to the San José Airport Commission, he is a member of the Santa Clara Valley Water Board’s Environmental Water Resources Commission. He also is the Chair of the San Jose’s District 9 Leadership Group. For more than a decade, Mitchell has served on the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association board including as President and Vice President. WGNA works closely with local governments to advocate on issues such as housing, transportation, neighborhood preservation, and homelessness. He previously served as Chair of the City of San Jose Traffic Appeals Commission.

As a member of the San José Airport Commission, Mitchell intends to focus on supporting policies that strengthen regional connectivity, promote responsible economic development, and ensure that San José Mineta International Airport continues to serve as a critical gateway for residents, businesses, and visitors.