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

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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

153 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by jay | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

EXCELLENT Results!!!!! EXCELLENT Attorney!!!

Mr. Oberstein's expertise in his chosen field is exceptional. I hired him in 2011 to help me get a Expungement & Certificate of Rehabilitation. His pricing was VERY reasonable. Today, Feb 1st, 2019, our journey together ended in my receiving a certificate of Rehabilitation. Chance was always availab...le and very supportive and knows exactly how and what to do. Speak to him first if you if you need assistance in these matters. the call will be well worth your time!!!! Thanks Chance!!!!

Posted by Raphael | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Chance Oberstein the Attorney you can Trust!

I met Mr. Oberstein while attending an ACSOL meeting, in which Chance was on the board! We set up a consultation. I was so impressed by his knowledge and professionalism! I had come from Simi Valley all the way to Laguna Niguel (2 1/2 hour drive). Chance advised me of the steps that I needed to take ...to get off of registration! I immediately hired Chance! I live in a very conservative county of Ventura. Chance came all the way to represent me. Chance was so professional and confident that he went in front of the other attorneys waiting to talk to the DA. Was I impressed! Chance got the Judge to grant the Dismissal! We then talked about my next step and what I needed to do. Chance to me is an Angel! The ACSOL group has the honor of having Chance as their President! Yes, Chance is not the cheapest attorney but he gets things done! He is always available for questions you may have or even problems that might have come up! I trust Chance with my life! I was so weary of any attorney. The moment I talked to Chance, I felt at ease. Chance is up on all legislation that is changing constantly! Put your trust in Chance Oberstein! I did! Am I glad I did!!!!

Posted by Shaun | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I highly recommend Chance

I was impressed from the start and hired Chance immediately after our first meeting. He was highly informed and very straightforward with the entire legal process moving forward in regards to my case. He explained in detail each step of the process to eventually get to a point of early probation term...ination, reduction, expungement, and an eventual certificate of rehabilitation. I have been working with him for two years now as he has been there for me through a probation issue and most recently a successful early termination of probation (One and a half years early!) He has been such an asset in regards to my situation and I couldn't be more grateful to have someone like him on my side. He has always gone out of his way to make himself available when needed and he always has taken the time to answer all of my questions and concerns without making me feel like it was ever a burden. My experience with my previous attorney was completely opposite so Chance has been a very welcome change. His fees are also very fair in terms of what you get. I guarantee if you went to another attorney, you would pay way more money and get far less effort and time. I see now why he came so highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

A true professional

I have been working with Chance Oberstein for the past 1 1/2 years to resolve my unique and complicated case. In 1981 I committed a misdemeanor sex offense that required me to register as a sex offender. After spending years registering as a sex offender, I was told that is was not possible of get a... Certificate of Rehabilitation. Chance not only made it possible, but the certificate was granted. Although My Live Scan indicated that the offense was a misdemeanor, the penal code section indicated otherwise. This was because the penal code numbers were changed in the interim. This confusion caused the District Attorney to argue to disallow the application for Certificate of Rehabilitation. Because it was such an old case all my records in the court had been destroyed and there was no way to prove my case. Chance was able to prove to the judge that the offense was a misdemeanor and convince him to rule in my favor. The Certificate of Rehabilitation was granted and I will no longer have to register as a sex offender. Throughout this long ordeal Chance proved to be a reliable and competent advocate. He is skillful, empathetic, but objective. He was responsive to my many, many questions and always returned phone calls and e-mails. He traveled numerous times over three counties to help me in court. His manner was calm, assertive, but not aggressive. He was completely thorough and competent and always conducted himself at the highest level of professionalism. He has my complete trust. Chance Oberstein is a solid professional who practices nothing but the best law who exemplifies that even is the case is difficult and complicated, with the help of an excellent attorney a person can obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation and Relief from Registration as a sex offender.

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!

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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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