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Michael Shultz

Michael Shultz

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 53 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Malibu, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

3580 Las Flores Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA

About Michael

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 45%

misdemeanor, felony, motions, trials, plea agreements, southern california

52 years | 2,000 cases

45%
Criminal Defense 40%

LA County Deputy Public defender 1973 -- 1978; private criminal defense practice thereafter; all aspects of criminal defense practice

52 years | 2,500 cases

40%
Administrative Law 15%

DMV and other state license hearings; writs of mandate

46 years | 250 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 53 years

State: California

Acquired: 1972

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 45 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Shultz

3580 Las Flores Canyon Rd, Malibu, CA, 90265

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Michael Shultz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

Mr. Shultz was affordable and diligent with my DUI case. He kept me informed and kept in close contact with any incoming news or turn of events. We also hired him for my husband's legal issues as well. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

excellent in LA Courts

Michael has great working relationships in the courts and gets the job done at a fair price. My neighbour ran over my dog on purpose so I slugged him, and Michael efficiently got me out and got the case ended without charges at the informal hearing he arranged. he;s alos good with speeding violatio...ns.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Honest, Promt, and Respectful.

About a year ago I received a DUI, and having no prior experiences with driving violations and lawyers I was lost. A friend of mine recommended Michael as a great lawyer and a friend of her family. When I met Michael, he was understanding, honest, professional and broke everything down step by step ...about things that might happen and what I should expect in the end result. His fees were very average compare to other lawyers and he exceeded my expectations above and beyond. Any time I had a question or a concern, Michael was very easy to reach and always full of valuable advices. If I ever had to recommend a lawyer to my friend, I would recommened Michael in a heart beat. It is guraanteed that he will keep them informed, he is trustworthy and very reliable. Thank you Michael for being great professional and wonderful human being.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Successful Resolution of Misdemeanor Case/Arrest

I was subject to a citizen's arrest, based on a misunderstanding, in Los Angeles last month for a misdemeanor violation. I did not think that I should have been arrested, much less even charged with a crime. After being arrested, I was cited and promptly released. Prior to my court date and prior... to being formally charged with any crime, I received several notifications in the mail after my arrest from attorneys in the Los Angeles area. I called and talked to 4 of them. Michael Shultz was very sincere and took the time to actually listen to me and give me the straight facts about my legal situation. He did not make any grand promises, but he did feel that he could help me and was very good at explaining all of the potential ways my legal case might get resolved. After talking with Michael, I decided to retain him as my attorney. His fee was not as high as some attorneys nor was it as low as others, but it was a very fair fee, given the type of case that it was. Within two weeks of hiring Michael, Michael was able to successfully to set up an Office Hearing for me with the City Attorney of Los Angeles, which meant I did not have to return to Los Angeles and appear in court. Michael felt that after the Office Hearing concluded, there was an excellent chance that no criminal charges would be filed against me. Shortly after obtaining the Office Hearing, Michael contacted me again to say the City Attorney had elected to preempt the office hearing (take the Office Hearing off calendar), and that no formal charges would be filed against me by the City Attorney. I could not have been happier with the outcome. It was not a pleasant experience to get arrested but the absolute best result for this situation would be to have no formal charges filed against me and that was the resolution of my case. I do believe that Michael's familiarity with the City Attorney's Office and knowing the case procedures was a huge advantage. I was also pleased with how Michael shared with me all of the possible outcomes of this case. Michael kept me informed and was always very prompt in responding to my calls and emails. I highly recommend Michael Schultz and his services!!

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Michael Shultz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Colin McCallin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael Shultz. Excellent contributions and great reviews. Knows his law and procedure. You would be wise to seek his counsel if you are in or near Los Angeles or Malibu. Call him first for a consultation"

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John O'Brien

Administrative law lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Timothy O'Laughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Work Experience

2000 - 2000

Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles County Superior Court

1973 - 1978

Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. RR

Probation reinstated with no jail time.

People v. OL

Charge reduced to distrubing the peace as an infraction and probation case terminated without violation.

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Education

1972

Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Universtity of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Malibu Rotary Club breakfast meeting

DUI arrests--what to do if it happens to you

Languages

Spanish

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