Obviously if you are in need of Michael Kraut's help, your life is going through some adversity as was the case for me. I had a couple drinks and was driving home (yes stupid and will never be doing that again) when I was blind-sided by another car. Though the accident was not my fault, as the police... arrived and went through the usual motions of checking, decided I was also driving impaired and down the DUI hole I went. From the moment I contacted Michael he was calm, confident and fully committed to helping me to the fullest extent possible. His network of knowing most of the police officers, DAs etc. is a huge resource that should not be underestimated. He also handles every case himself so you know you will get the best service possible. Cutting to the happy ending, Michael was able to reduce my charge to exhibition of speed = no DUI on record, no need for classes etc. - Great lawyer - Very personable - Always available - True professional - Passionate advocate - Worth every penny... These are the words that come to mind when I think of Michael Kraut and his legal services. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Michael.

Short Story: He's an excellent attorney and he knows what he's doing. My mom was in an unfortunate accident. The unfortunate part was someone died in the accident. She was charged with DUI/Gross Negligence Vehicular Manslaughter. This case could have ended with my mother dying in prison. I spoke... to a few people while we were deciding if we should bail her out immediately or wait for arraignment. One of which was Michael Kraut who personally answered the phone and gave me the advice of bailing her out immediately and the reasons why- he did not try to solicit us or anything- just told us exactly what to do. After bailing her out, I scheduled 6 different appts to meet with attorneys in a 48 hr period- all attorneys with high reviews on avvo or references. They were all very sympathetic and tried to convince me that they could take the case, but none had the years of DA experience that Michael Kraut had so that was our determining factor to go with him. It was also clear that he has good/personal relations with a lot of DAs and Judges. After signing the retainer with him, another high profiled criminal defense attorney finally called me back and I explained my position. He told me to call his friend who “knows everyone” since I hinted that I was not sure if we made the right decision by hiring him the day before. Although awkward, I was desperate to hear an opinion of Kraut so I did call him. And this attorney did know Kraut and said that he knows how to do a trial and he's at a different level from all the other attorneys. This case went on for almost two years and I went to almost all of the court appearances so I was able to personally watch Michael in action. He is a very nice person, but is also serious when he needs to be... he is truly serving Justice and after our experience with the unethical DAs and incompetent judges, you need to have a good criminal attorney... Now I understand why he moved from the prosecution to defense side. He's known as being a "fighter" and he really is. My mother's case ended with a misdemeanor and no jail time.

After I bailed out my child, I was very sad, depressed, nervous, and I could not sleep at nights for more than three days. She was charged with multiple felony credit card fraud charges. I saw the world as a dark place and my lives had completely turned upside down because I was terrified to even thi...nk for a second that my child was going to prison, or even have a black mark on her name for the rest of her life. My heart was not beating well and my stomach had sank until I found Mike Kraut. I arrived in Mike Kraut’s office in despair and I had lost all hope that things would be normal again. During the first meeting with Mr. Kraut, I was constantly crying and I could not stop. Mr. Kraut was kind enough to provide me with tissues and to listen to me (and he jokingly told me that it’s ok to cry, but not too much because he does not have enough tissues to provide and because they are $1 each), Mr. Kraut’s gentle humor, and his unimaginable intellect and confidence, and the tremendous love that he has for his job made me feel much, much better. This man is the true definition of what an attorney is. When I was leaving his office he assured me that he would get the best outcome possible. After I left his office, my intuition and conscience told me that this man is the only one who will save my child. Mr. Kraut did not disappoint me. He kept his word throughout the whole process. His unwavering commitment to fight for his client was superb. No one can stand against him because of his knowledge, experience and his desire to vigorously fight for his client. I was amazed how Mr. Kraut always answered his phone and he always answered any questions. The last appointment that I had with Mr. Kraut was about one month later in his office, when he made me cry again but this time my tears were tears of joy, happiness, disbelieve, celebration and relief. My Kraut had completely dismissed all the felony charges against my child. As I am writing this to tell about Mr. Kraut, I am crying again, and I can’t find enough words in any language to express my deepest appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Kraut. If you want the best criminal attorney in the world, Mr. Kraut is the only choice. He is the BEST attorney in this world. Save your time, save your health and get Mike Kraut. You will never regret it! Thank you Michael from the bottom of my heart, you will always be in my thoughts and my prayers. You are God’s gift for your clients. I can never thank you enough.

I found myself being charged with a DUI after being pulled over for a "traffic violation" in Glendale. I knew when it was all happening I was in fact a test dummy for the CHP since the officer was being trained. This was the first time Id ever been in a situation like this. Having a charge like this ...on my record would have jeopardized my future since the industry I'm in takes these charges rightfully serious. I found Mr. Kraut through a friend. After talking with him and a few other attorneys in my screening process I choose Mr. Kraut for his confidence in doing what he could to win my case. So glad I did! My charges were in fact dropped due to an unlawful arrest. My case was tried in the Glendale Court house which seems to be one of Mr. Kraut's areas of expertise. After Mr. Kraut viewed and presented the video in court along with his great arguments as to why the report and the officers account of what happened did not match up to their own video, was more then sufficient for the judge to agree to drop the charges. I'm so glad I listened to my friends recommendation and hired Mr. Kraut. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for their best defense in a situation like a serious DUI charge.

I was involved in a white collar crime accusation and had went to three different lawyers who all gave me low chances of succeeding in defending myself, they saw no white light at the end of the tunnel for me. However, I then happened upon Attorney Kraut who immediately assured me that he would take... care of everything for me from thereon out. He was very communicative and understanding, a very personable person. He worked his magic and I never even had to take a step inside a court, all charges were dropped and dismissed! Thank you Michael for really truly saving my life. I can't defintely recommend him enough, it was definitely worth it to hire him to defend me.