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Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

If you want to go back to healthy life, better call Michael!

My DV case has been rejected. That is what Michael did for me in two weeks. Bravo! My boyfriend and I had some drama at LAX and apparently the police came without any of us calling them to fix our trouble. I was arrested by the police with some "reason" I still do not figure out today. Then I was cha...rged with "F" and was put into jail. My boyfriend bailed my out at the earliest time and we decided to find the best attorney and fight the case. We had no experience in attorney stuff and we only searched "the best attorney in LA" on google and that was the place I found Michael. I visited him immediately and I saw every merit an good attorney need to possess in him. I am a cautious person, but with Michael, I signed the contract within 1 hour to hire him and this was the first time I signed a contract without a second thinking. It was not because I was in a frightened or desperate mood, but because I investigated his strong academic background and personal experiences before, and I was totally impressed by this brilliant man via his speaking and I knew he is way too smart. After I hired him, I figured out that Michael is a man of efficiency. All I need to do is to continue enjoying my life, and to trust Michael. THIS PART IS IMPORTANT, JUST, TURST HIM, he will get your things done. And now my case is rejected and I can move on with my life. I'm young, have business dreams, and there is nothing destroyed. I sincerely appreciate what Michael did for me.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding Attorney! Got the charges rejected! Highly Recommended!

After calling around frantically to many attorneys we decided to hire Michael Kraut who has a very impressive amount of experience and is very well connected, honestly don't even waste your time calling around Michael is an outstanding ethical attorney who has your best interest! My daughter was arre...sted and being charged with a felony and a misdemeanor with attempting to obtain a controlled substance and fraud, without going into too much detail let me just say this it was well worth the money spent! He is a straight forward type of guy and returned every call within minutes, kept us informed the whole way and 3 weeks later he called us to tell us the charges were rejected! He is without a doubt the best attorney in Los Angeles/Long Beach.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Saved Me

Everyone makes mistakes. Not everyone gets a second chance. When I came to Michael I was an off the wagon alcoholic who had just committed a hit-and-run felony. Knowing full well that if I did not act quickly my once bright future would be a thing of the past, I called the best-rated, most dist...inguished criminal defense attorney I could find: Michael Kraut. Although it was a Saturday morning, Michael called me back promptly and scheduled me for a consultation at his office later that day. At the consultation, I was impressed by Michael’s transparency and non-judgmental attitude. He calmly and succinctly explained to me the significance of what I had done, as well as what he would do to get the charges dropped. While making it clear though no one can see the future, Michael provided an idea of how long the process would take (about six months); what it would be like (slow, painful); and what I should do in the interim (be patient, get my life back on track). So, after both hearing about Michael’s significant experience as a prosecutor and seeing evidence of his recent success in defending a case just like mine, I retained him. Between arriving at and leaving from Michael’s office, I experienced a profound, emotive shift in perspective – my hope had returned. Over the next few weeks, I kept in touch with Michael via email. His response time was quick, and I got the sense that he really was doing everything he could for me. Months went by without a significant development in my case, but Michael was there with me each and every step of the way. Then it happened. As Michael predicted, he was able to stop everything just six months after I hired him. Today, my criminal record is clean, my career is intact, and I couldn’t be happier. In one sense, it’s as if this whole thing never happened. But in another, more important sense, nothing could be further from the truth: I haven’t touched alcohol since the day I almost ruined my life. Thanks, Michael, for giving me a second chance. I won’t waste it.

Michael Kraut

Replied last April 22, 2016

It has been a long week and reading this on my way home made my entire weekend. Thanks.

Posted by Dereck | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best call I ever made...

About 10 months ago I had the shock of my life. I was accused of three misdemeanor charges, none of which were legitimate. I was scared, confused and lost as to what steps to take next. I am a husband, father and a business man in the community and could not have this become an issue that could a...ffect my family, job or even worse end up in jail time. I called Michael and he immediately dropped what he was doing and made time for me to come down and see him less than 2 hours later. He saw that I was an emotional wreck and proceeded to calm me down and help me understand the process even before we discussed the details of the case. After getting all pertinent information from me he said "just let me handle it and go on with your life, I will contact you when it's done". I did. Yesterday I was contacted by Michael telling me that everything was completely done. No jail, no fine, no penalties of any kind and most importantly it's not on my record. Thanks Michael for being the ultimate professional and getting the absolute best results. I would without hesitation recommend your services to anyone who finds themselves in the place I was in last year.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Best attorney ever!

I reviewed Michael Kraut online before calling him for legal services. He answered my phone call right away, listening attentively to my situation. He was able to meet with me right away and immediately made phone calls to my previous attorney advising him he would be taking over my case. Mr. Kraut h...as a very reputable law history and is very well known and respected in the court room. I've had many attorneys advise me I have the best attorney out there. Michael Kraut and his office staff are committed to you once you retain them. Mr. Kraut goes well above the call of duty. He sincerely cares about you and your outcome. He doesn't like to lose in court which is the type of attorney you want to have. He's aggressive in court and knows the law inside and out. He personally answers your phone calls so there is no miscommunication. If I would have stayed with my old attorney I would be sitting in a jail cell right now. I have the utmost confidence in Michael Kraut and and know my legal defense is in the best hands possible.

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