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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by ilya | April 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

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 Cheryl | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Conspiracy and kickback

Because of my indictment on conspiracy and kick back my former lawyer failed me I contacted Attorney Michael Khouri he was very attentive he came down immediately to address my situation and see what my needs were at this point I can say he was very attentive each time I called him he called me back ...in a responsible time and manner and he was very concerned about the negligence and the knowledge that the other lawyer had it is apparent that the former lawyer never processed a case like this before I feel very confident that he believed me and I did not feel that the former lawyer believe what I said because he was trying to make deals rather than taking this seriously to court and believing in me I am very confident that the truth will come out somehow and everything will be alright I feel great about attorney khouri and his confidence in me and now I can sleep nights knowing that I have an attorney that really cares

Posted by Cheryl | February 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Awesome Lawyer

I hired Michael Khouri over 3 years ago to represent me in a Medicaid Fraud case. I found him on the internet and called him up. I was very cautious because I am from Massachusetts and he is from California but he convinced me that he could do the job and would be there for me. He also worked with me... on his fee. When we met I liked him instantly and he was so knowledgeable about Healthcare Laws and Regulations. Even though he lives in California, he came every single time I needed him to which was quite a lot, he never sent an associate he always came himself. His professionalism and knowledge were outstanding and the way he interacted with the Attorney General's office was amazing. He was also very straight forward with me and I appreciated that. I was a nervous wreck until I hired Mike Khouri to represent me. I am so grateful to Mike for everything he has done for me I just can't say enough about him. I highly recommend Mike Khouri.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2014 | Litigation

Mike is my Hero

Mr. Michael khouri represented me in a very difficult malpractice lawsiut. He filed several motions and was very thorough, meticulous and worked hard in my case. Most importantlty, he was always available for me and returned all my texts and phone calls right away. He is superb and awesome lawyer ...to work with. His young assoiciates are very courteous as well. I highly recommend him for all physicians in such cases.

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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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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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