Michael Eric Kraut

Michael is outstandingly well-connected and has an impressive amount of experience behind him--both as a former deputy DA and as an attorney. My boyfriend was arrested for a felony (let's just say it was for something far worse than a DUI), and things were looking very, very bleak. I was suddenly f...acing the prospect of his life being forever ruined. Fortunately, even though it was a Saturday, I was able to reach Michael immediately, and he gave me sound and reassuring advice. I was so grateful and impressed by how available he was for this emergency situation-- he always responded right away to emails and calls, even during weekends and nights. His tireless dedication in gathering information and working with the DA resulted in charges getting dropped two days later (one day before the first court appearance was scheduled)!!! Those two days were harrowing; I couldn't eat or sleep. But Michael's confidence and reassurance were a comfort, and I knew I could trust Michael to handle this case better than any other attorney I had researched. My advice for anyone who is arrested is to retain Michael RIGHT AWAY. He will work tirelessly to get the charges dropped pre-filing, and that is the best possible outcome you could ever hope for in this terrible situation. Even if you are poor, like me, my advice is to do whatever you can to get him on your case as early as possible before the first court date. When charges get dropped, you will realize that having him on your side is priceless. Of course, I can't personally guarantee that your results will be the same, but I am highly confident that your best chances are with Michael. Other attorneys that I had contacted were very slow to respond or non-responsive, which is unsurprising during the weekend. But if you want to get charges dropped, time is of essence, and it is of utmost importance that you can get hold of an attorney who genuinely cares about your case and regards it as an emergency. Michael is precisely this attorney. His responsiveness and dedication is truly amazing. I could go on and on about Michael's remarkable professional qualities but I do want to add some comments about what an inspiring individual he is. He will tell you that he always treats clients as if he were in their shoes. And, indeed, I was impressed by how respectful and compassionate he was. He manages a large and powerful firm and so must be very busy, but he takes the time to personally meet with you, personally handle your case, and offer you kind words of sympathy and reassurance.

At the beginning of the year I was accused of a misdemeanor DUI in Glendale. I had never had a run in with the police before this moment so I was very nervous when i was asked to step out of the car and preform sobriety tests. I blew .00 but the officer believed that I was under the influence of dru...gs so i was arrested and spent the night in jail. I was worried that I would face some very serious problems if I was to be convicted. I was scared to lose my license, which would make it hard for me to make it to school and to work. I was scared that i could possibly lose my job as well. I was also in the process of transferring out of community college and i was worried that this may hurt my chances of admission to a university. After I was released the next morning my parents found Michael Kraut on the internet and due to such positive reviews we decided to meet with him. Mr. Kraut was very helpful and he explained the situation while being very reassuring. We put our trust into Mr. Kraut and he came through with amazing results. all charges were dropped and I couldn't have asked for a better attorney. Mr. Kraut was helpful through the entire process and i would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney. He is a former DA so he knows everything about the system inside out. I know the feeling of being in handcuffs and being accused of a DUI and Michael Kraut made that horrible feeling go away. If you want great results then Michael Kraut is your man.

Michael Kraut is an amazing lawyer and even more an amazing human being he and his team helped me through a really difficult time in my life. I was arrested on several counts of lewd conduct to indecent exposure. Criminally I was looking at sex registration, years of jail time, and multiple fines....... Not to mention embarrassment humiliation and most likely loss of any future advancement in career. I was a true mess, when I first contacted Michael, having never been in trouble with the law and very scared, confused, and shaken he was able to hear me and believe in me (I was comforted by his candidness). In that time to have someone in my corner who said he was going to be there for me, stand, fight for me and that it was going to be all ok as long as I listened and relaxed (which in my case was not easily done but he was able to cut through the bs and guide me through the next 6 months) He saved me and my professional career he was direct but calming firm but carrying he reassured me and got me through. I created a mountain of trouble and Mr. Kraut was able to make a small speed bump out of that mountain. He was able to help me by bringing down the charges making sure I would not have to register as a sex offender no jail time an minimal fines, he was able to make most of the charges go away and lower the two that were left and in the end have the possibility of the charges ex sponged from my record (as long as I follow the courts orders and not get in any trouble). His concern for me and my anguish were genuine and came from a real place I was so impressed by his skills and his knowledge of the law and of people. I can never repay Him for his time, efforts, and his professionalism, they were priceless to me, and for allowing me a second chance at life. I would highly recommend Michael kraut... he is the absolute best!!!

Attorney Michael Kraut is my new superhero! (Seriously) and this is why: I had two old cases, one from 1991 (age 19)- legally intoxicated because of my age/ public defender- (pleased guilty)- and another from 1995 ( age 23). A short while later, in 1996, I was struck with an illness that was ge...tting worse by the day. My condition got so bad that I ended up in a hospital and upon release, was wheelchair bound. The initial treatment was horrific- Nausea, weird rashes and reactions to medications. Then, in 1998, things got better. I hired an attorney who did nothing but make false promises and took my money. FAST FWD to May 2013- my life could not be any different. Eighteen years had passed and I do not recognize the person who got arrested. My hard work, dedication and ambition had taken me to a level I thought I would never reach- I moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 1999 to begin a job that literally changed my life forever. YET- I still had not taken care of that 1991/1995 issue. After hours of intensive research all indicators pointed me to Michael Kraut. He is a Harvard Alumni, former District Attorney and impeccable track record. During our first conversation he was very to the point. He listened and asked me what “I” wanted to accomplish. I stated my goals, which were to pay any fines left Get the classes done, do my community service, get my license back and not go to jail- In other words- A nearly impossible request. I say this because I had TWO separate cases. Michael immediately went to work. During his prep time I had to make a trip to LA for other business. Michael took this opportunity to personally schedule my court dates on the Friday I was there. He told me to block out the whole day. He said he would personally meet me at the courthouse to take care of both cases himself. Court Case #1- from 1991-Transferred from Downey to Bellflower- He placed me on the calendar after the clerk told me “NO”- spoke to the judge in chambers about my medical condition in 1996 and here we go- I was nervous, but was ready. In court he was professional, sharp and told me exactly when to speak and when to just keep quiet. This is his playground- I was not about to question anything. By the time this case was done, my warrant was lifted, I had class reinstated and my fines were all paid. It was swift, quick and I was left speechless. This may sound easy, but trust me- it was like a well-orchestrated piece of music. Every move had a reason- it was amazing to watch. Pure magic. Court Case #2- from 1995- Alhambra. This case was not as orchestrated as the first. This took some serious back door, in court and side bar negotiations- but at the end of the day I walked out of there with a small fine, no warrant, an 18 mo. class, community service and I had to do a day in Jail- Which freaked me out. He told me to trust him- He told me when to go, what to do and say and what time to turn myself in. Long story short, I never saw the inside of the jail. The officer was super nice, and told me to have a great weekend and to never drink and drive again. If I was there for 2 minutes, that was too much. My license was a different issue. The DMV and courts do not share information, which in my case made things difficult. Regardless- by 3pm that afternoon, Michael emailed me the steps I needed to do to get my license- I was driving by Monday. What can I say?? Michael is amazing!! Most professionals in today’s world very rarely impress me. It seems most have lost their work ethic, moral compass, compassion and love for their work. NOT MICHAEL- he loves what he does and it shows in his passion to get things done. Michael is well connected, knows his stuff and made me a believer. My advice to anyone who has case as old as mine (or make your life easier by calling him first) Call Michael !! He will surly impress you too!

Early this year, I was arrested unexpectedly for a misdemeanor DUI. I only had a few drinks, and did not think much of it, as I drove home. I was pulled over for tinted windows, by CHP in Rowland Heights. The officer decided to give me a field sobriety test since it was Saturday night. I passed ever...ything, and submitted to the chemical test. I was then taken into custody soon after. I was in complete shock and disbelief. Nothing like this has ever happened to me. As I sat in the cell, I contemplated what my future would be, considering that I am a medical professional. I knew I needed professional help right away. The moment I was released I found Michael Kraut. I scheduled an appointment to meet with him, and he immediately saw my anguish, pain, and suffering. He understood immediately what was in jeopardy, and told me he would do everything in his power to help me. He kept reassuring me with his kind demeanor and sensitivity. Once I started googling him, and read other reviews from his past clients, my mind was put to ease. I knew he was the one that could help me out of this jam, and save my professional and personal life. Michael was always available. Always there to listen, regardless how busy he was. The time that he spent with me, he was dedicated, and solely there for my needs. He would always put aside extra time for me, when I would walk into his office in tears. I knew we were moving in the right direction when he told me to go and pick up a new drivers license--because we had won the DMV hearing. Soon after in a meeting with Michael he surprised me--with what I was dying to hear --charges had been dropped!!! I couldn't believe it! He was truly an angel sent from above. Trust me, I learned my lesson, and I vowed never to even have a sip and get behind the wheel. Michael taught me a life lesson, and I will be forever grateful. Please learn from me. Everyone makes mistakes. I get that. But if you find yourself in a life jam, Michael is the man you want by your side. His professionalism, fighting spirit, kind heart, and of course, HARVARD LAW EDUCATION, has made him a game changer!!