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

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Chance Xcaliber Oberstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

152 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 82 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent result for removal 290 registration requirement.

Mr Oberstein was the third attorney to help me with my case and ultimately the most knowledgeable about my specific situation. He did what others said could not be done do to my specific charges. It was a 2 step process that Mr Oberstein had to sort out. First was the erroneous/incorrect placement ...by the DOJ. After the creation of the tiered system for 290 registrants I was placed in tier 3 and remained with the requirement of lifetime registration in CA. He was successful in having the DOJ review my case and charges resulting in the correct placement in tier 1. This immediately opened the door to petition the DA for removing my requirement to register. That petition was granted and a huge dark cloud that I created for myself and my family was lifted after 12 years of being 290 registered. To be honest, the process was slow (particularly to get a response from the DOJ) and I lost confidence several times. Mr Oberstein always answered or returned my calls promptly and assured me that my desired outcome was possible and justified. I do highly recommend Mr Oberstein especially if you have similar circumstances. Again, he was the only one that had 100% confidence that this was possible.

Posted by Jacques | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney, Very Knowledgeable, Polite and Great to Communicate with

Attorney Chance Oberstein has been a breath of fresh air to myself. I had hired him for his services on my situation, and it has been a great relief to have him walk with me throughout this time, which was a success for us at the end. Also, he always kept me up to date as we walked throughout this pr...ocess. He is excellent at what he does in his profession and I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a Great Defense Attorney!!! Thank You once again Mr. Oberstein

Posted by G. Lee | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Expert in his field, look no further

Chance is an expert in his field and I highly recommend his services. If you are in need of representation in one of Chance’s areas of specialty, then by hiring him you will be hiring one of the greatest experts in this area of the law in California. In my case, Chance built bridges with the police, ...DA, CADOJ and judge and was able to achieve a decision favorable for me that was truly life-changing. There can be so many nuances and gotchas in criminal cases and Chance knows how to handle them. He also has a calm demeanor that is reassuring and puts you at ease.

Posted by Michael | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lawyer for Court, Friend for Life

Mr. Oberstein saved my life. Although my case was difficult, and my previous attorney made a mess of it, Mr. Oberstein stepped in with grace, compassion, and authority. I'm not necessarily an overly religious person, but I believe that a higher power put him in my life for a reason. His demeanor and ...candor, as well as his knowledge in the area of criminal defense is invaluable. Consults with other attorneys to ensure the best outcome for the client. I have rarely seen a man silence his opponent with intelligence. I saw it in person -- when Mr. Oberstein silenced the Deputy DA and his arguments. Its rare to see a DDA look overmatched. In this case I can say firsthand thats what I saw multiple times. Mr. Oberstein uses every legal tool available to ensure your rights aren't violated and that the justice system is equitable. It's often said, you get what you pay for. In this case -- thats not true. We got far more than what we paid for, and if we (god forbid) ever had to go through that ordeal again, we would hire him without a second guess.

Posted by Stephen | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Dedicated to get positive result

I hired Chance Oberstein to file my petition to be removed from the registry. He did a lot of work and spent many hours in order to file the petition with my small, rural county. It was a long process but in the end, he was successful and my petition was granted. I spent nearly three decades on the ...registry and now there is hope at the end of the tunnel.

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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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