Chance Xcaliber Oberstein

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Chance Xcaliber Oberstein

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 34 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Laguna Niguel, CA
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Criminal Defense, Violent Crime

28202 Cabot Rd Ste 300, Laguna Niguel, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001
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About Chance

Biography

Experienced. Knowledgeable. Passionate. Avvo's Clients Choice from 2013 to 2021.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 70%

Pre-trial, Trial & Post-conviction relief

70%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Violent Crime 10%

10%

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001

Location

Law Office of Chance X. Oberstein

28202 Cabot Rd Ste 300, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677

obersteinlaw.com

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Chance Xcaliber Oberstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

152 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 82 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by JB | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer: Post conviction work his specialty

Hired Chance Oberstein on International Travel issues under both Cal 290 and US SORNA. Not only did Chance find the answers, within 3 weeks he able to reverse a large Northern California Police department's illegal practices on travel requirements. Chance Oberstein is thorough and will take your c...ase seriously. He will always explore the subject and ramifications fully before rendering an opinion and when he does you can be sure it will be sound legal advice. He's the lawyer who knows more then the prosecutor and many times the Judge as well. As for the AVVO rating, seems similar to the one-size-fits-all approach of California's 290. Chance's rating would likely be 9.9 in Nevada... All of which has honed his skills in YOUR favor. When your post-conviction back is against the wall, get some real relief and hire Mr. Oberstein.

Posted by Michael | September 02, 2015 | Expungement

Initial Consultation Results in My Major Felony Expungement!

When I first consulted with Chance, I was looking to mitigate my own sex offender registration requirement in California. Not only did he give me advice with regard to California, he had found out that my case could be expunged in my original stae of conviction! With his advice, I was able to follow ...through and get my sex offense expunged, and no more registration in California! Chance is the most uniquely qualified professional in regard to expungements, and his modest consultation fee ($100 in my case) has turned out to be my greatest investment to my own post-conviction future that I could have ever made! He definitely went well beyond the scope of my own request, and he will do the same for you. Do NOT mistake his consulation fee to that of an attorney that offers "free consultation." An attorney who offers such is trying to get your business. This is not what Chance does. Chance is giving real, valid advice on how to proceed with your own circumstances. Advice, I might add, based upon experience and knowledge of law that no other California attorney can achieve and ANY consultation rate. It must be noted that Chance has gone through the process himself, which makes him both cognitive of as well as empathic with his clients. In short, there is no better value, and in fact no better pragmatic legal advice, that you can get than from a consultation with Chance Oberstein.

Posted by Michael | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent lawyer, best in the field!

Chance is the most uniquely qualified lawyer to research and advice on sex offender issues in the state, particularly if you are looking to reduce sex offender registration or expungement issues. I paid $100 for a consultation, and his research indicated that I could get an expungement for my offense..., which I never would have thought possible. A year later, my expungement was granted, and my registration requirement was removed as well! This was absolutely the most productive $100 I have ever spent to improve the quality of my life. Most people think that consultation fees are free, which they may be in many cases. But those free "consultations" are not consultations as much as assessments to attempt to get your business for expensive legal services. Chance charges a reasonable fee, but you will get far more pertinent consultation results that you can use effectively. The advice that Chance gives is the end result of vast amounts of experience in a field that most lawyers are only starting to engage in. I am very happy for the work that Chances has performed, and now he is on my short list for other legal matters I will have. I highly recommend his service, starting with his reasonably-priced consultation.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer for the long haul

I have been embroiled in a legal case for almost 15 years now as I am fighting to clean up my record from a case that occurred in 2001. For the last few steps I have had Chance Oberstein as my lawyer. Chance has provided a wide range of expertise to navigate a variety of legal motions for me, ran...ging from a successful reduction of charges all the way to winning a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Through the most challenging steps Chance has always been focused on the positive outcome and never wavered. It's rare to find a lawyer with the all-around combination of legal skills, ability to fight and win, and able to listen and understand the client. It was not unusual for me to get calls after hours or on weekends from Chance as he always seems to be working and thinking about cases ad strategies. I highly recommend Chance, he's a great guy to have on your side!

Posted by Nick | April 19, 2015 | Expungement

Successful COR and expungements

I spent fifteen years as a 290 registrant and did not know I could take legal steps to end this nightmare. At an RSOL meeting I met a lady who referred me to Chance Oberstein. Chance was successful in obtaining an expungement for both my felony count and best of all a Certificate of Rehabilitation. ...He knows how to navigate his way through the court system labyrinth. He has an excellent working knowledge of process and excellent rapport with court personnel. In a system that that has lost it's reason, Chance knows how to manufacture Justice. I highly endorse Mr. Oberstein

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Chance Xcaliber Oberstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janice Bellucci

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I give Chance Oberstein my highest recommendation as an attorney and as a human being. He is a man of integrity who provides wisdom to those who seek it. Chance is extremely knowledgeable regarding criminal defense matters and is able to achieve impressive results for his clients. He is a creative problem solver who works diligently to attain his clients' goals."

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William Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him on multiple cases over the last eight years. His legal skills and integrity are excellent."

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Brian Newman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent attorney with great skills & high motivation"

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Janice Bellucci

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.

Resignation with charges pending issued in CA, 2001

updated on 02/06/2010

Resignation with charges pending means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Voluntary inactive (disciplinary) issued in CA, 2001

updated on 11/05/2013

This sanction means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 1999

updated on 02/06/2010

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2021

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2021

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys

2021

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney & Practice Magazine

2021

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2021

Top Ranking Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates

2020

Top 10 Criminal Defense Firm, Attorney & Practice Magazine

2020

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2020

Top Tier Lawyer, The American Trial Academy

2020

Top Ranking Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates

2020

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2020

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2019

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

1986

Outstanding Contribution to the Community, University of California, Irvine

1986

Excellence in Research, University of California, Irvine

1986

Exceptional Achievements in Field Study, University of California, Irvine

1986

Outstanding Contribution, Social Ecology Program, University of California, Irvine

1979

Outstanding Young Men of America, United States Jaycees

1978

The National Dean's List, Educational Communications INC.

Associations

Alliance for Constitutional Defense Law

President

Education

1990

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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