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%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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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

Online Presence

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Chance Xcaliber Oberstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

152 Client Reviews

Showing 76 - 80 of 82 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The most competent criminal defense attorney available.

Dedicated and meticulous, set a new standard of excellence for criminal defense attorneys. Chance Oberstein is a suberb attorney in all regards, his leadership and oversight lead to a positive outcome in my criminal case. Chance Oberstein was in continuous communications with me throughout this ...ordeal...... This laser like focus resulted in early dismissal of my probation , as well as scrubbing my record. To put it in more general terms, Chance answers his cell phone , Forget the office assistant nonsense. Chance Obersein is a highly competent criminal defense attorney, forget the rest,stop reading and call him. I give my highest possible recommendation to Chance Oberstien, I will recommend him to even my own family members if needed and would not hesitate to hire him again.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer

Being a registered sex offender on life-time federal probation, I needed to find a good lawyer who understood my situation. I was arrested by the local police about 6 months ago when I first called on Chance. After first meeting him I knew he was the best lawyer I would every find, so the search en...ded. He was able to notice immediately that I was the victim of a false arrest. His anger toward the injustice gave me much needed confidence. One month later my case was rejected by the district attorney without a hearing. The second time I called on Chance was for a probation violation in federal court. He was there to represent me on a few hours notice. Probation recommended 90 days, but Chance was able to get me released with only 9 days served!!! Chance is now guiding me through the steps I need to remove myself from live-time probation. Thank you for caring Chance.

Posted by Mark | December 17, 2014 | Expungement

Excellent Attorney, highly recommended!

This past week I was granted a Certificate of Rehabilitation after being told it would never happen numerous times. Chance led the way through the process, demonstrating a tenacity and expertise unparalleled in my experience with other attorneys. In researching for the appropriate representation... amongst probably a dozen or so attorneys, I found that Chance was unique in that he had been through something similar and life changing himself. Ironically it was the personal factors that caused the low AVVO rating that made me want to find out more about Chance. Here’s an attorney not with a distant sympathy but with an active empathy for the struggle to succeed against overwhelming odds in a broken system. Sure enough the reviews tell the real tale of Chance’s professionalism and track record, not the formula that produced the low rating. Nothing about being caught up in the legal process is comfortable, but Chance was always focused and was as reassuring as could be. Through the several years it took to get through my case, Chance was always there with answers and always figuring out the next move. He was never deterred by setbacks and never pessimistic about the outcome. He often called me citing other relevant cases, sharing information and guiding me every step of the way. I without hesitation recommend the services of Chance Oberstein to anybody in the process of applying for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. If Chance says he can help you, he absolutely can. He is the Sherpa that can lead you through the journey!

Posted by Peter | December 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A LAWYER THAT CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS

Chance Oberstein is the reason I received my COR (Certificate of Rehabilitation). His knowledge in this arena is unparalleled. I was told by several other attorney's that it was impossible. Chance's expertise and dedication to my problem helped me receive my COR and without him I don't know where ...I'd be today. For anyone out there that wants a knowledgeable attorney that will dedicate himself to you, he is your man. Thank God for Chance!!!

Posted by Richard | November 30, 2014 | Expungement

Thank God for Chance!

Extreme Caution... So says the Avvo rating at the top, however anyone who knows Chance, anyone who has worked with Chance, .. knows this to be EXTEMELY WRONG! Chance helped me to obtain something I was told by law enforcement I could not obtain .. a "certificate of rehabilitation" if not for Chance t...his would never had been possible. I HIGHLY recommend Chance Oberstein to anyone for any reason. He is passionate about his work and his clients! Thank You Chance!! You're the Best!!

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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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