Unfortunately, I can’t take credit for finding Mike, I was already in jail. The charges against me; 84 felony counts (insurance fraud)and bail set at $2 million. Having never been in trouble with the law before and finding myself locked up in LA County Jail, I was terrified. It was actually m...y friends & family that found Mike and immediately after they met with him he was at work. Not only did Mike know the D.A.’s prosecuting me but was able to actually get them on the phone right then and there. Needless to say my friends & family knew they had found the right attorney with Mike and retained Kraut Law Group immediately. My first actual encounter I had with Mike was while I in jail. Although we talked briefly, the discussion was not only comforting but clear to what his priority was at the moment… to get me out of jail. The conversation ended with; “relax and let me take care of it”. 15 days later I was out of jail without paying any bail! Although I was now out of jail, I wasn’t out of the woods. I still had over 80+ felony charges against me that could mean years in prison! The hearings dragged on for over a year, and although this drove me crazy, Mike assured me this was the best strategy. During each court date, Mike methodically chip away at the charges against me by the D.A. until finally, after a year the D.A. gave me a first offer. After a couple of day, an agreement was made… 2 felonies, 90 days community service, restitution and 0 days in jail. Now, if anyone is thinking this was just a lucky outcome, let me remind you that it took Mike working relentlessly for over a year to hammer away at the D.A.’s case, to get me the deal I got. If anyone is unsure about Mike’s abilities, just spend a day with him in the court room and you will see where he shines. The level of respect he has with his colleagues in the court (judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, reporters) and his understanding of the courtroom is why he is able to gets the RESULTS that other attorneys simply can’t.

Mike I know you love what you do, but I also know what you do is sometimes immeasurable and difficult to quantify when you take into account how much you really make your clients lives so much better. Throughout the process it was nice to be able to call you in the evenings, weekends, etc and I than...k you for that especially when you took the time to ease my wife's concerns. For those considering an attorney a litigator, and negotiator on your behalf you can do no better. Mike will be there for you whether you have a problem on the weekends or holidays and he will do whatever it takes to help you in your case. Briefly I was facing 8 felony charges which was extremely demoralizing and daunting as any obstacle you ever want to overcome. Compounded by the fact that my case was high profile it made it even more unlikely for a settlement in what I felt was an over filing against me to send a message. Mike stepped in gleaning his experience as a former district attorney and excellent litigator. Mike negotiated relentlessly with the District Attorney for over two years until we finally settled on two misdemeanor charges, no jail time, and an expungement probably in the near future. I will be forever grateful for all that you have done for me Mike, in what I hope will be my last foray in a court of law. Hire this attorney if you want to overcome the impossible, and preserve your future against any law enforcement entity that may be attempting to take your freedom. Thanks again Mike for everything!

I hold Mike, his ethics, credentials, experience, knowledge, kindness, and skills in the courtroom in such high regard that I hardly know where to begin. My experience with Mike began with an inquiry about expunging a felony (robbery) charge for my son, as well as a misdemeanor. The incident occurre...d in Pasadena in the wee hours of the morning. My son was drunk, doesn’t remember one thing about the incident, served three months in jail and another four in rehab at Acton. .As a mother, the anguish of watching my son struggle to turn his life around and try to head down a new path with that felony hanging around his neck was too painful to watch. I started making inquiries, and when I reached Mike, and he answered the call himself…… on a weekend no less……I was rewarded with an understanding ear, an explanation of the legalities involved in this kind of case, and a skilled assessment of the possibilities and probabilities of the outcome. I was impressed, I was comfortable and I knew I had found the very best legal representative for my son. Mike worked patiently with my son, built a case, and the result was the best news in the world…………..dismissal of the charges! It just doesn’t get any better than that, and I applaud Mike Kraut for his wisdom, expertise, and determination to fight for the desired outcome for his clients.

Hi, in 2010 I was under investigation for welfare fraud because I collected child support and did not report it. In June 2011, I received a letter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney Welfare Fraud Division stating that I was being charged with a felony violation of the welfare fraud code. ...After reading this letter, I almost passed out! I was scared, confused, up all night, researching various blogs trying to get more information on my charges. After reading other sites, I realized that this was a very serious charge and I needed a private attorney to get the results I needed. I contacted Mike Kraut at 7am on a Sunday morning. I had been up all night fearful of going to prison and not seeing my son again. He was so comforting and was very familiar with my type of charges. He arranged a date for a consultation and explained that he would be able to help me get my life back. He also explained to us that this felony conviction would ruin my chances for a professional career and any other job I wanted, essentially leaving me as a burden on my family. Yesterday, November 7, 2011, Mr.Kraut did exactly what he said he would do which was work extremely hard to help me. My case was dismissed yesterday and I have Mike Kraut to thank for that. He is absolutely the best at what he does, hands down. I wouldn't trust my life and future with anyone else.

I was charged with a felony for shoplifting at one of the store in Hollywood. My first thought was that i take my chances and go with public defender. Of course, I was afraid, but didn't know how could i find money for a good attorney. Luckily a week later I got a letter saying that they changed my c...harges to petty theft, which is a misdemeanor. So I decided to do my research and find the best attorney I can. I called a couple of the law firms and even made some appointments to meet and discuss my case, but I didn't find somebody that I would seriously consider to hire until I called Michael. He returned my call promptly and by speaking with him I made my decision literally within minutes. We met at the office and right away I felt his genuine interest in being of service to me. His experience and sense of humor as well as being personable made me feel at ease. I really connected with him and told him that this case is his. Michael made all the appearances in court, so had to go only to the last court date and to my wonderful surprise learnt that my charges were brought down to infraction and I had to pay a small fine. He took care of everything, so didn't have to worry about anything at all. Mike is worth his price and he is gonna stand by you until he gets the best results you deserve. Very professional and connected which is a must in this field. I recommend him highly to everybody! Thank you very much, Michael!