Michael Eric Kraut

I had reached out to Mike to help me with my PC242 case of battery. Mike understood my situation, calmed me down, and told me about his plan. He executed the plan perfectly and got me the resolution I had hoped for. He exceeded my expectations and I cannot thank him enough. I highly recommend Mike's ...services.

Look no further....Kraut Law group is THE BEST! And let me tell you why I say this.... I recently was accused of a crime that I did not commit....however all the "evidence" made me look guilty. Knowing this, I knew I needed the BEST lawyer to help me clear my name. So I spoke with a few lawyer...s I found online and honestly, I wasn't convinced that they would get the job done , so I kept looking. Scared about my future, I decided to reached out to a well respected and connected friend who told me that I needed to talk to Michael Kraut because he was the BEST. I was excited to hear this, but still sceptical... so I booked an appointment immediately with Mr Kraut. And as soon as I met Mr. Kraut, I knew he was going to be my Legal Champion! How did I know Michael was the representation I needed? It was simple... there was no bullship, he cut right to the point, he previously was a DA with lots of connections, he had an excellent track record, and he knew he could clear my name. The man knows the LAW! Once the process started...I was expecting a lot of hand holding because I was afraid and this was my first time dealing with this...but that is not what Mr. Kraut does. At first I was a little annoyed like the other reviewers on here....but I quickly realized that his job is not to make us emotionally feel better...his job is to PROTECT and DEFEND with our BEST interest...and that's what he DOES BEST! If you need emotional hand holding, I suggest a therapist....if you want A BULLDOG of a LAWYER who will WIN your case....then I suggest Michael Kraut and his team. Now, I'm not going to lie, Michael is short and at times treated me like my dad.... but there's a reason for that...he just wanted the FACTS so he could PROTECT me....all the fluff wasn't important...and it took me a little while to realize that...but once I got it...I really appreciated it, because that's what you need in court...the HARD facts... as the JUDGE does NOT want the fluff. As my court date approached, like you would imagine, I was scared and nervous for the unknown...but as the day got closer, Mr. Kraut and his team held my hand and prepared me for what I needed to do....but this was my first time in court so I was still nervous. The entire week prior to my preliminary hearing, I was a nervous wreck...but what really surprised me was how I felt once I got to the courthouse. Having Mr. Kraut by my side, my nerves went away. I know that sounds ridiculous (as I've never told anybody this) but as soon as we met in the Court Hallway, I felt confident I was going to WIN....I just knew it! And I was RIGHT!!! After a few days in court FIGHTING for JUSTICE and my Well Being....Michael Kraut won my case! He not only won, he slaughtered the prosecutor with multiple tactics...I swear the Judge was smiling under his mask because Mr Kraut's knowledge of the law...was incredible...and that DA didn't have a chance. So was I happy with Kraut Law Group??? ABSOLUTELY! Would I call them if I ever got into another situation??? YOU BET, IMMEDIATELY! Thank you Michael Kraut and team....I truly am thankful for all that you did! Hopefully I don't see again, but if I need to, I know where to find you! -JM

I hired Michael for my DV case. With in a little over one month, I got my case rejected by DA. When I consult them, they walk me through my case and give me a analysis on what I should do and when I need to do it. They put up all the documents very quick. I really appreciated the hard work that Micha...el and team put on. Special thanks to Robert Hankoff. He has been super responsive.

In February 2019 in Pasadena I was booked on DUI and refusal with accident. I spent the night in holding and once released contacted the office of Kraut Law that following morning. I choose this practice from the data and level expertise in the area of the law. Mr. Hankoff picked up the phone on the... first ring and asked first how I was doing . He did not dive into what I had wrong but how was emotionally plus physically. He told me to rest that day and receive medical help for any of my injuries. We arrange to meet in the office that Sunday to examine my case. Kraut law offered to defend my case, nursing license, DMV hearing, and offered flexible payment plans. Kraut law wrote to the CA state nursing board to explain what charges were depending on my case which is mandatory condition of holding a nursing license to inform the board. I was able to continue working as a nurse in a well know hospital system in Los Angeles. Next they began working on the DMV case which i was granted an extension on my driving privilege's in CA. This part was completed in 2019 for DMV. Kraut law attend all the reviews and hearing for my DUI case. My case even went through Covid-19 Pandemic. I was able to be a healthcare hero to help the community hospital and not worry about the case. Mr. Kraut and Mr. Hankoff worked hand in hand together on my case to receive a fair hearing. They both worked through pandemic, zoom, and vacations with the Pasadena Court. My case finally was settled this February 2021. The DUI and refusal were dropped along with the felony charges. I did receive reckless driving with the accident.

This past year and half has been an excruciating and heart breaking time, I lost my job suddenly for what was the biggest shock of my life while I was the only one working. A month later I got the most disturbing letter of an outrageous accusation from my former employer. I was stressed, distressed, ...to be honest and just plain confused, crying with my wife, trying to make sense of it all. Feeling like I was being extorted and threatened with legal action unless I produce receipts or pay a quarter of a million $($250K). They were looking to destroy my life, my family and my family’s future. We decided to take action before anything had gotten bigger, and a vigorous and wide search started and ended with finding Kraut Law Group. I research and checked all the database of lawyer credentials such as this one to be sure Atty Kraut and his team we're legit, and I then I finally inquired after seeing Atty Kraut's prosecutorial experience in the LA Major fraud division, and Atty Hankoff’s senior defense experience. Believe me, if you have never had to deal with the justice system, you need the best on your side. Boy did I make the best decision possible. Got a call back immediately to get some preliminary information then had an appointment set to discuss in person. Atty Kraut asked me the tough questions and prepared me for a tough fight ahead and gave me the rest assurance after learning of my story. He does not just take anyone on as a client, because of his reputation, he is very selective and my wife and I were glad and grateful when he said “Yes, we can and will help you through this!”. He told what to expect, made sure I was making the right decision, he even asked me and my wife to go to lunch and think of it and make calls as necessary to make the right decision for our lives, because this was a very important one. I come back and we signed the retainer agreement and he immediately contacted them and told them that moving forward they needed to contact him and his office. Which alleviated my stress level. It took a while, since my former employer decided to take their matter to the local police and begin a long investigation, most likely following me around and checking my accounts etc. Then COVID and all this crazy 2020 happened. And then I get a communication from the Sheriff after this whole time that they wanted to speak to me. My stress level as anyone’s would, shot up immediately, my first call was to my Attys. Was again reassured that this was part of the legal/justice system and not to worry, they would find out more details and get back to me. When a date was finally set for the interview/interrogation, my expectations were explained to me and guided me on how it should go and I had a very surprisingly pleasant interview/interrogation with my legal team right there beside me helping me along the way. Again the wait began and I received a letter with a court date since the case was at the District attorneys court, now that the investigation had concluded from the Law enforcement side. This was the climax of my stress levels, imagining all those shows you see on TV. Spoke to the law office immediate and they got a hold of the information right away that it was a premature letter sent, that my case was still in review. I was already preparing for the worst, making plans with my wife and family about a possible long trial and all the grief associated with it. And Atty Hankoff and Atty Kraut did all the communication with the DAs office and Law Enforcement as they always had. Today early in the morning. I get a call from these amazing Attys. Your case has been completely rejected by the DAs office. I am eternally grateful and so is my wife and 4 kids to these Gentlemen.CALL THEM EVEN BEFORE YOU THINK YOU WILL NEED THEM, BEFORE A CASE OR INVESTIGATION. YOU CANNOT PUT A PRICE ON THE BEST TEAM TO GIVE YOU “PEACE OF MIND”. Again a warm thank you to Atty Kraut, Atty Hankoff.