I have practiced law in Orange County for over 40 years and have tried over 100 cases. I started my career as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney where I routinely practiced as a prosecutor before the trial and appellate courts. I focused my practice on the legality of police conduct in major narcotics investigations. I argued the case of People v. Bravo (1987) 43 600 before the California Supreme Court representing the statewide association of prosecutors. The Bravo case established a new standard for the search of repeat narcotics offenders.
Once in private practice, I began to develop a specialty representing licensed health care providers in criminal cases involving medical billing fraud, narcotics and sexual assault on patients. I have handled these cases across the country and have lectured nationally in front of statewide medical associations. I am particularily expert at professional licensure defense and the defense of Medicare and Medicaid audits.
I am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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Acquired: 1981
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Posted by Keith Forster | February 22, 2022 | Hired 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
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...
Posted by JASON | August 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by ilya | April 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Neida | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
”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...
"I've seen firsthand in many cases the expertise, passion, and persistence that Mike brings in the successful defense of his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Business lawyer
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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
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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009 - Present
Owner, Khouri Law Firm
2001 - 2009
Partner, Buckner, Khouri, Chavos & Mirkovich
2014 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Charges Dismissed
Citation for contempt dismissed
License Saved
License Saved
Charges Dismissed
Amount owed reduced to $19,000
Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
No charges- civil or criminal- filed
License Saved
Charges Dismissed
Win in California Supreme Court
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Issues In Healthcare Billing
1999
Defending Medicare Fraud Cases
1999
Defending Medicare Fraud Cases
1999
Defending Medicare Fraud Cases
English