Michael John Khouri

Michael John Khouri

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Health Care ... +3 more

101 Pacifica, Suite 380, Irvine, CA

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Khouri Law Firm, APC

101 Pacifica, Suite 380, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Michael John Khouri's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Posted by Keith Forster | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Right Attorney!!

From the moment I called Michael, I knew he was the right attorney for the job!! Coming from a Law Enforcement Background. Having over 30 years interaction with lawyers, I can tell quickly when you have a knowledgeable articulate litigant like Michael. Both compassionate and tenacious.

Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointment

I had a hearing with the state board of nursing. The attorney I hired was a disappointment . He was totally unprepared, he kept asking for time during the hearing to review documents. I was not prepared, because I depended on my hired attorney. The few interactions we had prior to the hearing, he was... more interested in if I wired his money, than on the evidence. The irony was is I had another attorney who was much less expensive, but I was not happy with the possible outcome.However Mr Khouri assured me he could do better, so I hired him. What a big mistake!!! After the disaster outcome, I called him about the follow up that the board wanted, he was quite uninterested. Even though the fee was a flat fee, after the hearing, could not get in touch with him. I have never had an attorney that was so blatantly aloof about a client

Posted by JASON | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Tenacious Defender

I have been a business owner for 15 years. In that time, I've dealt with the IRS, Treasury, HUD, FBI and PIS. I retained Michael for the newest government infringement and he has been nothing short of incredible. I've never had an attorney work so hard for me and so quickly. I do not mean he's fast w...ith his work as in he doesn't take his time, I mean he is quick to act and ward off problems before they may begin to exist. In my first 3 days as a client, Attorney Khouri had sent several emails on my behalf, made several demands and had talked with me on the phone a dozen times and kept in constant contact between email and text messages. This kind of attorney is very, very rare. I would recommend Attorney Khouri to family and friends without hesitation.

Posted by ilya | April 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

cutting edge expertise

Michael is a rare attorney you might see in a movie sometimes, but not so much in a real life. Michael is extremely hardworking, smart, professional, quick witted, and fair. He has a great sense of humor and abundance of the personal warmth. His fees are very reasonable for the job he does, and cut...ting edge expertise he delivers. Michael is one of these rare people who works purely for the love of his trade. Through my lifetime I've been exposed to many attorneys, but only knowing Michael gave me faith in this profession. If you are in a medical field and looking for attorney to represent you against the unyielding forces of the different agencies which rule the Medicine nowadays, Michael is your best man.

Posted by Neida | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kickback

”As the saying goes “there is always a light at the end of the tunnel”. That’s the best thing I can attribute to my lawyer. He has given me and my family a clearer picture of solutions whenever times of limited options come our way and has always given me more possible options even when it seems imp...ossible. Right now, I am so grateful to him for his support in my defense. What I am going through is something grievously heavy and painful to the heart, but my lawyer opened avenues that gave hope to alleviate the hopelessness and pain to some degree. To this, I thank him from the bottom of my heart! May God bless and protect him always

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Michael John Khouri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Abrams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've seen firsthand in many cases the expertise, passion, and persistence that Mike brings in the successful defense of his clients."

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Edward Kerns

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Mike for over 20 years. He is an elite criminal attorney with uncountable criminal jury trials. Do not think twice about hiring another criminal attorney."

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Roger Calton

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mike Khouri on a number of cases over the past 15 years. He is certainly one of the best in this field, and is both knowledgeable and responsive."

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Craig Wilke

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mike on several cases over the years. He is a terrific lawyer who is very knowledgeable about health care fraud and related administrative matters that result when health care professionals are ensnared in the criminal justice system."

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Thomas Villeneuve

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I referred a friend of a friend to Mike regarding an unfounded assault complaint and he made sure that no charges were filed. Best possible result for his client."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

2015 Judicial Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Southern California Best Lawyers, Los Angeles Times

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Southern California Best Lawyers, Los Angeles Times

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

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2012

Southern California Best Lawyers, Los Angeles Times

2011

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2001

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2000

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1998

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1997

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1995

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1994

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1993

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1992

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Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Khouri Law Firm

2001 - 2009

Partner, Buckner, Khouri, Chavos & Mirkovich

Associations

2014 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v Pak

Charges Dismissed

Simpco v Amazon

Citation for contempt dismissed

Medical Board v Nigro

License Saved

Nursing Board v Thrift

License Saved

People v Lucatero

Charges Dismissed

Medicare Audit of Ravichandra

Amount owed reduced to $19,000

United States v Mitchell

Charges Dismissed

United States v. Chapman

Charges Dismissed

SEC Investigation of Neal

No charges- civil or criminal- filed

Dental Board v Farzad

License Saved

United States v Kasamatsu

Charges Dismissed

People v. Bravo 43 Cal.3d 600

Win in California Supreme Court

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Education

1981

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Loyola Marymount University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Chiropratic CE

Issues In Healthcare Billing

1999

Tri State Podiatry Conference

Defending Medicare Fraud Cases

1999

Ohio Podiatric Conference

Defending Medicare Fraud Cases

1999

Michigan Podiatric Conference

Defending Medicare Fraud Cases

Languages

English

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