Michael Eric Kraut

I Don't think I've ever heard anything sweeter than "case dismissed" in my life. When I was pulled over for DUI I thought I automatically became a criminal in people and government judgment but thanks God for finding Michael in this frustrating process my case was dismissed and Im back to normal, hap...py life. From the first time I spoke to him on the phone until the last time we met on the court he always assured me to give me my life back and he stood by his promise. I consulted lots of lawyers before him but after meeting Michael in his office and the confidence he had on his work I knew he is "the guy" who can put me out of trouble. I was pulled over because of "hesitance to drive on the green light" which I never knew its something you could get pulled over for on 4th of July in the hermosa beach. I didn't have that much to drink that day and I thought I'm defiantly ok to drive. Apparently not though. I was talking with my fiancé in the car trying to find the way to get back home and I waited on the green light maybe 10-15 seconds after it was green. A cop car drove behind and pulled me over and as I mentioned the reason for pulling me over as it was stated by him was hesitance to drive after the light was green. Since it was 4th of July the first question was if I had anything to drink and I thought there would be no reason to lie since I felt I was ok so I said I had couple of beer so he had me come out of my car and pass the usual tests. After passing those he said since he isn't sure I am ok , I better take a breathalyzer so I did and he said there is just one last test to take so I agreed and he made me turn around put hand cuffs on me. I don't think I ever felt more terrible in my life. Right away I got an anxiety attack,started shaking and throw up on his feet which he deserves. Lol Then they took me to jail. They took an other breathalyzer test there and told me my Blood alcohol level was .09 and since I was just .01 over,after writing the fine they let me go right away so I was in the station for about 45 minutes all together. Even though that was good nothing made me feel any better until I found Michael and he assured me he will get me out of trouble. As I said he got my case dismissed and also as far as DMV side of things he made it so I didn't lose my license for any amount of time or anything else. I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good lawyer Thanks Michael

About 7 months ago, I was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence in Glendale. I thought my life was over. As I was sitting in jail, I thought to myself, I'll never have a future..a career. After 14 hours of sitting in jail, I knew I had to hire an attorney to save me! To erase this ...mistake. The search for a lawyer started as soon as I got out. Did I mention I'm not even 21? You can see why I was in such a panic. After hours and hours of searching with my parents, calling here and there, we finally came across Attorney Michael Kraut. My mom called him up, and a meeting was immediately set up. I think that was great, that my whole family was able to meet with him and talk about the possible outcomes of my case. As I mentioned, I'm not 21. Which means that not only did I drink and drive...but that I drank in the first place. I had THREE SEPARATE charges; DUI, DUI Minor, & DUI over the legal limit (I blew over .08) Not only that, but I also went to the hospital the night I was pulled over for a blood test, which shows a much more accurate reading. After telling him about everything that happened, Michael didn't promise anything, he wasn't trying to sell himself. He was very straight forward and honest. So, after an hour and half of talking, we hired him. I'm that type of person who worries and worries, and won't have some relief until I know that everything will be okay. He told me not to, and that he will take care of everything. I was a bit hesitant. I thought, how can a lawyer fix this? I drew blood, I'm under 21, I even blew over the legal limit, and not to mention I was also under the influence of marijuana. All while this was going on, I was in the process of getting promoted to management at my work. Once I got the promotion, they had to run a background check, and lo and behold the DUI showed up, and I was not able to move forward with the promotion. Once that happened, I thought for sure my life was over. If I can't become a manager in retail, what will I do once I have a degree? Who'll ever hire me? This is when this whole thing took a toll on me. I confided in Michael, and he told me that everything will be okay, to just give him some time to work on everything. Every time I emailed him, he'd respond within 5 minutes. When I'd call him, and if he was busy, he'd call back within the hour. He also really cares about his clients, about your well being and how everything is going. My first court date was about a month after I got pulled over, but I didn't even have to show up! I started the semester that same day, and he told me that I don't have to go and he'll take care of it. After extending court twice, I was advised to attend the final court date with him. This freaked me out even more, what would I say to the judge? Michael told me not to even worry and that he'll be next to me and handle everything. The deal we were hoping for was 3 different classes, and 3 years summary probation...which sounded a lot better than the possible jail time, community service, huge amount of fines, etc. I was really hoping for the charges to be reduced, so that I can still have hope for some kind of future, but that didn't look like an option. Before my name was called up in court, Michael took me outside and told me that he spoke to the DA and had the judge reconsider their decision to reduce my charges...and they did! He made the impossible happen!! I was charged with a wet & reckless, which is way better than having a DUI on your record for 10 years. This process is not easy. It's a lot of stress and the consequences are real. But having someone like Michael by your side, really makes everything a lot easier. He really knows what he's doing-he was a Deputy District Attorney, so he knows how the other side works as well, which is why he was able to do what he did despite the facts of my case. Very professional, caring, and a life saver. Because of him, I know that this won't hinder my future goals. Thank you!!

I was arrested one day and was facing some very serious felony charges. Already having a prior conviction, I was extremely worried about my future. I searched and met with a few "top rated" lawyers, but Michael Kraut was the only one to personally answer his phone. I immediately knew that he was the ...right lawyer to help me defend against these allegations. Mike is a former DA in the city of Los Angeles and has the experience and connections to give you the best representation possible. He immediately started working hard on my case, way before my initial court date and thanks to him, my case was rejected by the DA and no charges were filed! I cannot express how grateful I am for Michael Kraut's hard work and because of it, I can enjoy my life once again. If you are looking for an aggressive, no nonsense lawyer, who will do everything in his power to give you the best possible outcome, Mike is your guy. I will highly recommend him to all my friends and family.

When my son was taken away from us for a crime he didn’t commit, we were faced with so many decisions to make and we had to make them quickly. The most important decision to make was finding the best defense attorney to ensure the best possible outcome. Luckily our path led to Michael Kraut, he ans...wered his phone directly and we were able to meet with him that same day. We were pleased to find out that he had years of experience working for the District Attorney’s office, which has earned him the respect that he receives in the courtroom. Throughout the duration of the case Mike has continued to work endlessly to ensure that this case ends favorably for my son. I couldn’t ask for any more of Mike and I am glad that he decided to take our case.

Simply put - Michael kraut is the real deal. He exceeded my expectations, and turned what could have been the most tumultuous period of my life into a personal renaissance. Mike's legal counsel did not just cover my court appearances - we forged a connection the minute I walked into his office, so... that every minute of my life until a decision was handed down, he helped steer it in the right direction. Every other lawyer wanted to get bogged down explaining how they would defend my case. Mike's first words to me - "everything is going to be ok." His professional style rose above his competitors immediately, and I left our first meeting saying, "no one else has given me a sense of assurance in their abilities like Mike has." That led to my decision to hire him. It was the best decision of my life. My concerns were not just for the future and the outcome of the case, but how I would proceed in life in the coming months. If it wasn't for Mike, I wouldn't have had the focus and peace of mind to "continue on living" as he would say. I had a DUI with a blood alcohol content of .09, and it was all reduced to an "Exhibition of Speeding", a non-DUI related charge that only has a fine associated with it. I only have Mike, his endless expertise, and relentless work ethic to thank.