I used Mike for an extremely ugly domestic and criminal situation that had been ongoing for over 12 years. I had every dirty trick possible done to me by a very guilty culprit and a very shady attorney. The most disgusting part is that our child suffered most! At one point I even consulted an extrem...ely expensive and high power attorney and the conclusion was "stay with your attorney(Mike). He is doing everything right, and not overcharging or making any excessive filings."

My results in court were fantastic. But only because I helped myself out. Not because of the lawyer. I had to explain the details of my case no less than four times; on the initial meeting with Mr. Gruber then after three subsequent court appearances, as if he couldn't be bothered to remember impor...tant facts that mattered a great deal to the outcome. He didn't review evidence until very late in the game even though the prosecution was in possession of it from the very beginning and I paid a "discovery fee" before the first court appearance. At one point before our third or fourth time in court he actually said to me, "You're f****d." This is not a joke, he actually said this to me. After I was supposed to have my final appearance the sentencing was delayed because the Judge was out sick. It was only AFTER this that he seemed to remember I suggested character witness letters. Luckily for me I had already asked friends and family to write them and had turned them in to the court. Thankfully the judge seemed to side with me and against the psychotically overzealous prosecution even though I had already pleaded guilty and she let me off as scott free as possible. I have a sneeking suspicion I should have pleaded not guilty and listened to my family and hired another lawyer. Do NOT hire Mr. Gruber for criminal defense.