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

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Keith Forster | February 23, 2022 | Hired 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 Neida | March 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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

Posted by John | February 13, 2015 | White Collar Crime

Mike may be the best Medicare Attorney in the Country!

I was being investigated by Medicare for Medicare Fraud and had a tough time finding anyone who knew anything about Medicare Law. I finally found Mike and he showed up at my office, knew exactly what to do and who to talk to. Mike contacted Medicare and I was able to get out of it without any penal...ties whatsoever. I'm not sure anyone else would have been able to do what Mike did. Thanks Mike!

Posted by Nikishna | February 13, 2015 | Administrative Law

Excellent Cross Examiner

Michael Khouri was very responsive from start to finish of my complicated administrative case. Upon first review, it seemed like it would be a relatively straightforward case. However, the employer proved to be difficult and did not want to admit fault, regardless of witnesses and substantial evide...nce. His team was able to file all the appropriate responses in a thoughtful and timely manner. Yet, the most important factor in my assessment deals with seeing Mike in action. Mr. Khouri was able to single-handed take on a team of highly-educated professionals and Institutional Council during cross-examination. If you are looking for an attorney that will defend your interests, give Mike a call.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Be careful

I believe he was a good lawyer but he endorsed me to his co- workers during the settlement. I have not spoken to that co-worker prior to the settlement of my case. I was not happy. In my opinion they do not have the full knowledge of my case. I believe that I went to the settlement unprepared and I w...as not properly coach before the settlement. I could have gotten a better outcome if they fully fought for my right and they look into my evidences at hand. Everytime I go to their office, the time was so short that I have not told them the whole story of my case. I would recommend this lawyers if he will give the 200% of his knowledge and expertise. In my case I believe he did not believe in me and did not research enough for my case. I believe that they believe and relied on the prosecutor or previous attorney that tell negative things about other lawyers and maybe client .For me, that is very hurtful. I believe attorneys should not take cases if they do not believe in their clients or cannot research or give their 200% of their knowledge and trust.

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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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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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