Michael Eric Kraut

Michael Kraut is truly a lifesaver. My wife and I had been dealing with a lot of stress, and in a heated verbal argument, she called the police and made a false report against me. Soon I was facing two misdemeanor counts for domestic violence and child endangerment since our kids were nearby. My w...ife almost immediately told the truth that nothing happened, but it didn't matter--the legal system had basically taken over and they planned on pursuing this as much as possible. I initially hired a different defense attorney who came highly recommended by a reliable trusted attorney friend. However, after taking my money, that defense attorney basically did nothing for two months and said there was nothing more we could do other than wait for a trial. Obviously, my family and I were terribly worried about our future. As a professional, my license and career were at risk. Finally, a week before my arraignment, I met with Michael Kraut. Even prior to retaining him, Mr. Kraut went into detail about several things that could still be done on my behalf to try to stop this case from proceeding further. For the first time in weeks, I allowed myself to feel even a little hopeful. My wife and I met with Mr. Kraut once that week and then showed up for my first court date in Alhambra Courthouse. As my wife and I waited nervously in the courtroom, Mr. Kraut walked in, shook my hand, and told me he had already made arrangements to have my case dismissed! I was shocked, overwhelmed, and nearly in tears to hear the good news. A few minutes later, the judge formally dismissed the case, and my wife and I went home together happily. The glowing reviews of Mr. Kraut are no exaggeration. Mr. Kraut is an amazing attorney who knows the system and the players so incredibly well. During the time that he worked on my behalf, he was always available by email and by phone. Even though he is very busy, he really made me feel like I was his most important client. My only regret is that I didn't meet Mr. Kraut much sooner--if I had, my family and I might have been spared two of the most horrific months of our lives. Do not hesitate to hire Mr. Kraut. Without a doubt, it will be the best thing you can do for yourself if you find yourself in legal trouble.

We recently used the services of Michael Kraut to defend a DUI case. When we first called him, he called us back the same day and gave us a consultation over the phone with a face to face meeting a few days later. He expanded the DUI process from the DMV and criminal perspectives and what to expect a...nd how he could help. He gave us an overview of the possible outcomes and that he had handled cases like this in the past with favorable outcomes. Our case was a little more complicated than some and he gave us an overview of how he would handle it. He said that he would handle everything and that he would let us know when to be in court. He followed through on this. Once in court, he able to get two of the charges dropped and a good outcome, all things considered, for the single remaining charge. He helped us through a very difficult process and we would use him again if a DUI lawyer was needed.

I recently was arrested and charged with felony criminal threats. I spent the night in jail and was bailed out for $50,000 dollars. I had some serious charges that I was facing with jail time. I contacted Mr. Kraut and he immediately asked me to come in. I listened to his advice and he cleared up his... schedule to see me that same day. He was very knowledgeable and advised that the key to success would be for us to immediately get on top of this case. From the first second I walked in I felt a sign of relief. He took his time to listen and analyze the whole incident. He took over an hour of his time and didn't charge me. That made me feel good already cause he was looking at me as a human being and not just a case #. I was open and honest about everything that happened and it was due to his warm and caring attitude. I was very scared to what was going to happen to my professional licenses and compromising my employment at a very highly respected firm. I was assured with a realistic outcome and Mr. Kraut SUPERSEDED every expectation I had. He finished my case in less than 3 weeks. He is very well connected and it showed. He always called me back and answered my emails to keep me calm. At the end from me going to jail for at least 1 year he completely and I mean completely had the case dismissed. From a felony to a dismissal. Who can do that? Michael Kraut. I owe you big time... Thank you Thank you Thank you.. God bless

I was terrified when the police showed up on my doorstep looking for me. The charge was a misdemeaner vandalism charge. So, I began the search frantically trying to find a lawyer I could trust and who would understand my fears and concerns. I called about 6 different people, and of those, Mr. Kr...aut was the only one who actually took my call. He made time for me, and the very same day I called, I was sitting in front of him at no charge. It took only a few minutes to realize this guy knew what he was doing, and had connections and relationships very few lawyers had. I decided to use him, and then, the news got from bad to worse. The following week, he called me, and told me that they were now booking me on a FELONY vandalism charge + a misdemeanor for lewd conduct, and that I could be labeled as a sex offender. He was blatantly honest with me, and said this was extremely serious, and I needed to get into his office immediately. He told me I needed to turn myself in, or I would be arrested and booked. We worked thru the details, so the bail bondman was there, and I was in and out in a few hours. Now, what you need to know about Kraut is that this guy is busy, extremely busy, and for good reason. He is good, extremely good at getting results. He also will return your call with 24 hours, and typically replies to e-mails as well. Mr. Kraut is an extremely confident and strong lawyer, and will get you the results that other lawyers simply cannot. During the time between the arrest and my initial date, he asked a few things from me. What I learned was to not question him, just do what he asks, and you will be well rewarded for it. Finally, the day came for my arraignment, he goes into the courtroom, tells me to wait outside, 45 minutes later, he says the felony and sex crime are GONE, and was working out the details on the misdemeanor charge. The final result, a plead of guily on a simple misdemeanor, and 30 days of electronic work release, so I don't miss work!! THX MR KRAUT!!

I highly recommend Mike Kraut to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney. When I was falsely accused and charged with penal code 653m (annoying phone calls) in Manhattan Beach, I had no idea how to differentiate between the countless number of criminal defense attorneys in the greater Los Ang...eles area. I am a white collar professional and I took these charges very seriously; frankly, I was very nervous. As a licensed professional, I couldn't afford to have any sort of criminal record. I needed an attorney to clear me of these charges. I started doing some Internet based research and was able to narrow down my search to about 10 or so prospects. However, from that point forward, my selection of Mike became easy. He was the only attorney to contact me on a Sunday (I sent inquiries to all potential attorneys on Saturday night). He called me and spent as much time as was necessary gathering the basic facts pertaining to my case. Additionally, he wanted to meet in person the following day to discuss my case in further detail and make sure that he was a good fit for me and vice versa (this was all done at no charge). When I met with Mike at my consultation, it became remarkably clear to me that Mike is intelligent, an expert at what he does, and someone who genuinely cares about his clients. Notably, when my other prospects finally called me back, they did not conduct nearly as thorough of a fact finding conversation and not one offered to speak with me in person. They simply wanted a commitment one way or the other after a 5 minute conversation. As far as the results of my case, Mike's talent proved to be the real deal. Ultimately, his hard work lead to a dismissal of my case. Moreover, he was able to have the restitution the victim was requesting reduced to a negligible amount. I couldn't be happier with the experience of dealing with Mike as well as his results. If you are need of a criminal defense attorney, Mike Kraut is your man.