Michael David Chaney

Michael David Chaney

4.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 615, Los Angeles, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

The entire spectrum of criminal law. Petty theft and prostitution cases, drunk driving and dope cases, fraud, sex crimes of all kinds, white collar crimes, and murder.

45 years | 7,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Michael D. Chaney, A Prof. Law Corp.

1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 615, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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Michael David Chaney's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexander | July 19, 2011 | Criminal Defense

DUI Defense

I was arrested for a second DUI in the summer of 2009. The circumstances and specifics of the case were complicated and messy to say the least. I was referred to Michael Chaney by a lawyer and close family friend. Mr. Chaney took control of the case and made me feel at ease in a situation which made ...that very difficult. He is sharp, creative, and very well connected (which is essential in all legal situations). His breadth of experience, understanding of the law, and up-to-date knowledge of legal cases and situations meant that he was able to come up with several approaches to every situation that arose, and he was always willing to go the extra mile, never settling for "that will do" nor accepting undesirable offers. He made himself fully available in person and by phone/email for the duration of the case - before, during, and after all court dealings. To me this was very important and made it possible for me to relax and feel confident that my interests were being looked out for. I would absolutely hire Michael Chaney again and/or refer family and friends to his professional care (and have in fact done so already).

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Michael David Chaney's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Kestenbaum

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for 30 years. Since we both practice criminal defense, I have often either brought him in as co-counsel or brainstormed on issues. His trial preparation is beyond comparison."

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Margaret Mendenhall

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Peter Richards

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Associations

NACDL, CACJ, CCBA, CPDA

Member

Education

1979

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

1973

Miami Univ

undergraduate

Languages

English

Activity

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