Michael Eric Kraut

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Michael Eric Kraut

also known as Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

6255 Sunset Blvd #1520, Los Angeles, CA

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About Michael

Biography

#1 RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL AND DUI DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

#1 RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL AND DUI DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

TOP-RATED LOS ANGELES CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Harvard Law School Educated - Former Senior LA Prosecutor Michael Kraut - PROVIDING AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE FOR YOU!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Premier criminal defense firm in Los Angeles handling domestic violence, white-collar fraud, DUI, medical marijuana defense, drug defense, and pre-filing investigation.

32 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Premier Criminal Defense firm, former prosecutor now providing an aggressive DUI/DWI defense for you.

31 years

40%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%
Violent Crime 3%

3%
Federal Crime 1%

1%
Sex Crime 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 19 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

6255 Sunset Blvd #1520, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

790 East Colorado Boulevard, 9th Floor, Pasadena, CA, 91101

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Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 660B, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

5150 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, 2nd Floor, Long Beach, CA, 90804

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Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

121 W Lexington Dr., Glendale, CA, 91203

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Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

2600 W Olive Ave, 5th Floor, Burbank, CA, 91505

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Michael Eric Kraut's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

491 Client Reviews

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Posted by Peter | April 11, 2012 | DUI & DWI

DISMISSAL OF MY CASE!

Upon opening my DUI case with Kraut Law Group, I immediately felt a sense of security dealing with Attorney Micheal Kraut. As soon as we begun our first hearing he dove right in, asking plenty of questions, and he began to assess my situation. After hearing my story he provided me with the best possi...ble options as well as his plans for my case. In his response, not only was he realistic with his foreseen outcomes of my case but he surpassed my expectations by ultimately fighting for and winning me my full dismissal (the best possible outcome). In my opinion Attorney Micheal Kraut and his firm saved my life, my record, as well as a great deal of finances that I would be obligated to pay if I had not chosen Kraut Law Group to represent me in my case. I am very thankful for their hard work, and would definitely recommend them to anyone dealing with a stressful case such as a DUI.

Posted by Bryan | March 06, 2012 | DUI & DWI

The best DUI attorney in town

I was falsely charged with DUI in the City of Pasadena in late December 2011. Ever since then, it has been very stressful for my life since I had never dealt with DUI before in my entire life. I began the searching process. I went through different review websites to find attorneys. such as http:/.../AVVO.com,http://martindale.com...etc. I have to say, it was very time consuming because there are a lot of DUI attorney's out there on the web, and it is very difficult to judge which one is better. Almost all of the websites made the attorney(s) sounded really professional, but how do you know if they are truly professional and knowledgeable or just an Advertisement? I called at least 8 attorney's offices and I highly recommend Michael Kraut, Esq. Attorney Michael Kraut is very different than other DUI attorney's that I had contacted with during this searching process. He would personally answer his call almost 24/7. I remembered the first time I called him was on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm, I was surprised that he answered the call himself. A lot of the other DUI attorney's office I called, they usually have an answering service to answer calls for the attorney, and then answering service will page the attorney, then the attorney will either call, email, or text you back. It is such a long process plus waiting time. Not only he answer the call, he was able to answer all the questions I have regarding DUI case. Michael Kraut also has a resourceful website that is very useful for anyone who has questions regarding DUI cases. I met with Attorney Michael Kraut later on that week following with the first call and he is really professional and well connected. I was glad that I found Attorney Michael Kraut. And the best of all is, I didn't have to go to jail, no DUI records, and no penalties. Life is not perfect sometimes, and if you happened to need a DUI attorney, Michael Kraut, esq. is your #1 choice! Highly recommended for his service. A+

Posted by Matt | February 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Amazing Lawyer!

Since you are reading this review I assume that you are likely where I was seven months ago... in search for an honest, trustworthy, and candid lawyer while being overwhelmed with the recommendations from friends and millions of lawyer websites. After many interviews with a variety of lawyers, my wif...e and I met with Michael Kraut at his office. We knew right away that he was our man. I was falsely accused of two misdemeanors. When my wife and I first met with Michael we were overwhelmed, emotional and scared because of the situation that I was in. Michael was the only lawyer who immediately calmed our nerves and put our challenge into perspective. He was like a psychologist, helping us to think through our options and giving us the confidence that our lives would go back to normal as long as we followed a few simple steps. We left Michael's office feeling confident that he had the intelligence, connections, and experience to help me. That feeling was invaluable, as it helped my wife and I to take the necessary steps to start the healing process. Sure enough, months later Michael showed me the "letter" (his delivery was quite a memorable one - he has a very witty sense of humor) stating that the city had dropped all charges! That was one of the happiest days of our lives, and we owe it to Michael. I highly recommend Michael Kraut as your defense attorney. You will not regret it.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Mr. Kraut is your man!

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!!

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Excellent!!!

I contacted Mr. Kraut after getting pulled over for and arrested for an underage DUI, a little above the legal limit. I spent a night in jail following the arrest. It was by far one of the most anxiety-provoking situations I have ever been in. I saw my whole future go down the drain, contemplating th...e potential consequences of this charge. Upon getting released, I decided to seek out an attorney to help me out with the case. After doing extensive research on those in my area, I came across Mr. Kraut. Immediately after talking on the phone with him, I knew that I wanted him to represent me. He seemed confident, experienced, personable, and helpful. All these first impressions turned out to be true. After hiring him, he virtually took care EVERYTHING. He is a very busy man, and though at times it seemed like I was not involved enough, he was still able to take the time to walk me through the proceedings of my trial. I came out with my charge reduced to a wet and reckless. I cannot stress how lucky I am that this happened, and also to have picked Mr. Kraut to represent me. He is a great guy, knows the court system like the back of his hand, and really cares for his clients. I could not be happier with these results.

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Michael Eric Kraut's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Rubin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Kraut did a great job for a client of mine who was facing a tough situation. His firm outlined a stategy with clear objectives that were met and even surpassed. His experience and insider knowledge is invaluable. I will confidently refer him again when the occasion arises."

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Benjamin Rajotte

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anousheh Akhavan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amir Soleimanian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A really strong and passionate lawyer I highly recommend his services"

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Stanley Pietruska

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Edward Yun

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"When someone very dear to me needed help finding a trustworthy and skilled DUI defense lawyer, I looked diligently and met with many lawyers and finally selected Mike Kraut as the right person for the job. He had the background as a former prosecutor and clearly knew what he was doing when I spoke with him. The most important thing, however, in coming to the decision was his confidence and personality. He was able to convince me, a skeptical lawyer, that he was capable of getting the best result. And he did just that. I personally attended the court hearings and personally witnessed Mike Kraut get a tough DUI case thrown out by cross-examining the arresting officer in front of the judge and showing that the arresting officer: 1) made many mistakes in his report, 2) made false statements in his testimony before the judge, and 3) was generally incompetent. This was exceptional work by an exceptional trial attorney."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kraut is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from his posts every day. I would highly recommend."

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Patrick Baghdaserians

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. About 2 years ago, Mike and I were involved in a very publicized fraud matter. I was there for moral support while Mike did all the heavy lifting. Throughout the process, Mike was very knowledgeable, responsive and strong. He basically accomplished what I can only describe as a miracle."

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Michael Levin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Kraut is experienced and dedicated to do the best possible job for clients. I'm glad to be working WITH him on matters now, rather than against him as a prosecutor. Michael knows the law, the prosecutors and the judges. I highly recommend him."

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Robert Hankoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Kraut is superb criminal defense attorney who possesses a deep knowledge of California criminal law and procedure. He has an ability to get results that other attorneys only dream about. Mr. Kraut has a strong presence in court and is truly passionate about his clients."

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Brian Breiter

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is the best in the business! If you have Mike as your lawyer you are in good shape, judges respect him and his opponents fear him!"

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Eileen Chun

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Takakjian

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Sitkoff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denise Daniels

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have opposed Mr. Kraut when he was a prosecutor and now have the honor of calling him a collegue in the criminal defense bar. Mr. Kraut is extremely knowledgable in all matters of criminal law, from DUI to complicated white collar cases. He is devoted to his clients and works tirelessly to get the best possible outcome for them. I whole heartly endorse Mr. Kraut."

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Anousheh Akhavan

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David Chonin

Personal injury lawyer

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Silva Megerditchian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Yun

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Blair Berk

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Douglas Herring

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Levin

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Addison Adams

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Andrew Aukland

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Brian Breiter

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Steve Sitkoff

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Michael Goldstein

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Paul Geller

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Citizen's Award, Black Prosecutors - Los Angeles

2015

Top Criminal Defense Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top One Percent of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Perfect 10 award, Avvo Top Rated

2014

Top One Percent of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2013

DUI Attorney, Attorney Target Selected

2012

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Attorney Target Selected

2006

Homicide Prosecutor award, Justice for Homicide Victims

2002

ADDA Award, Association of Deputy District Attorneys

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Attorney, Kraut Law Group Criminal and DUI Lawyers

1994 - 2007

Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office

1994 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Lewis A'mato

1993 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Adams Duque & Hazeltine

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office - Boston, MA

1991 - 1991

Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office - San Diego

Associations

2009 - Present

National Criminal Defense College

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. D'Angona

Dismissed

People V. Oh

No jail time, two feony charges and community service

People V. Valenzuela

dismissed

People v. Michael P.

Misdemeanor DUI

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Education

1993

Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Harvard Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

DUI Defense and Practice

DUI Defense

2011

MCLE

Domestic Violence Seminar

2001

Law Enforcement Lectures

Criminal Law and Proceedure

Publications

2013

Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney Blog Los Angeles DUI Defense

1995

Criminal Legal Manuals 1101(b) and prior bad acts evidence

Languages

American Sign Language

Spanish

Activity

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