I cannot express enough gratitude for Mike and his incredible team—they truly saved my life. I firmly believe Mike is an angel sent to help people like me who have been unjustly accused and feel like all hope is lost. My story started when I was framed by someone close to me. The situation escalat...ed so quickly that I was arrested, and my entire life turned upside down. I was consumed by fear, shame, and despair. The simple joys of life, like the warmth of the sun, seemed out of reach. I couldn't function, let alone think about my future. Desperate for help, I began calling around for a second opinion. When I reached out to Mike’s office, they responded immediately. I received a callback and was offered a free consultation. At first, I hesitated to go—feeling too ashamed and hopeless. But Robert, one of the team members, said something that resonated deeply: “This is a life-changing event. You don’t want to drive 20 minutes for it?” That gave me the push I needed, and I went to the office. Meeting Mike was the turning point. From the moment he walked into the room, his experience, confidence, and charm were undeniable. He jumped into my case right away, providing solutions and—most importantly—hope. He was upfront about being on the pricier side, but he assured me that this was the service I needed, especially in a case where I had been wrongfully accused. And he was absolutely right. Mike’s ability to dive into my case and immediately pinpoint critical challenges and questions was unparalleled. He was able to highlight things that other lawyers I’d consulted with had overlooked for days. His sharp insights and directness gave me the confidence that I was finally in the right hands. What truly sets Mike apart is not just his expertise, but also his leadership and compassion. I even told him that, although I’m in a different industry, I aspire to be a leader like him in my own field someday. He’s not just a lawyer—he’s an inspiration. After I signed the retainer, Mike briefed his team on my case with such clarity and efficiency that I was left in awe once again. The entire team worked tirelessly, spending an entire afternoon with me to craft my statement and finalize everything. They worked late into the night to ensure everything was submitted promptly. The very next day, I got my life back. Just like that. If you’re ever in a situation like mine—unjustly accused and needing a lifeline—don’t hesitate to reach out to Mike and his team. He is worth every penny. I read some negative reviews before hiring him, but I can confidently say that the positive reviews reflect the truth. I’m writing this review from the bottom of my heart, filled with gratitude. A final piece of advice: always save for a rainy day fund because a good lawyer can truly save your life. Mike and his team did that for me, and I will forever be thankful.

After consulting other firms in the area, I hired Kraut Law Group and cannot be more satisfied with our results. They not only helped me through a difficult time, but they also made themselves available any time I needed reassurance. At every step of the legal process, this team went out of their way... to ensure we received the best outcome imaginable. I don't want to think about where I would be without them- when I was out of my element, their team gave me the reassurance I needed. My life Is back on track due to their hard work, and I can't express my gratitude enough. I encourage anyone considering them to know that they are in great hands.

We were in desperate need of a law firm to deal with a domestic criminal case that greatly affected our family. We got into contact with Michael Kraut and Robert Hankoff, and they immediately saw us for a consult. Immediately they made us feel welcome at put us to ease that everything would be okay. ... The team did an incredible job keeping us informed as the case moved through the system. In addition, Robert frequently checked in on us to make sure we were doing okay on a personal level. For what seemed like a near impossible case, Michael and Robert were able to get the charges completely dropped in our domestic criminal case. We will forever be grateful to this incredible team, and recommend them to anyone in need of help.

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.

Mike Kraut was able to give me a second shot at life. There is no doubt in my mind that my case would've taken a turn for the worse if I didn't hire Mike. Mike was honest and gave it to me straight, but did so in a very empathetic and sympathetic way. He told me all the possible outcomes and that he ...would do his best to get me the best deal and that's just what he did. Mike did not even bother asking me for my opinion on some details because he knew it wasn't good for me, but rather, informed me that he pushed back and explained why he didn't like the deal. By doing so, he protected me from my own emotions and stress that I was under and if he hadn't done that, I might have took a bad deal. He is very level headed and looking back, has a great sense of humor (he uses humor to try to disarm you, which at the time did not work for me because I was stressed beyond imaginable), Mike will fight to get the best deal for you. He responds in a very timely matter and will always make time to discuss details. In the end, he was able to get my case to settle out of court. I was given a second chance at life and it will not be wasted.