Chance Xcaliber Oberstein

Due to a conviction several years ago, I have had to live with several obstacles including but not limited to residence and employment. I was in need of a certificate of rehabilitation in order to erase away what I did when I was younger. I hired another law firm, who essentially took my money ...and provided almost no direction or assistance with that process. It was near impossible to speak with the attorney assigned to my case. After a couple years passed with no results, I decided to hire Mr. Oberstein, as his expertise is in the area that I needed. Mr. Oberstein was financially reasonable and displayed a vast amount of knowledge in the area I was in need of. He provided excellent direction and assistance towards the preparation required of me. He was willing to pick up the phone and speak with me whenever I inquired. In fact, I was even provided with his cell phone number and able to communicate through text messaging, as well. My case was not simple and required the perfect presentation, and Chance was able to succeed for me in that area. He was able to assist me in obtaining my certificate of rehabilitation with his dedication and knowledge and after more than 20 years, I can finally feel as though I'm truly free again. Without hesitation, I fully recommend Mr. Obersteins' services. I am grateful and honored to have been able to work with such a tremendous lawyer and caring person.

Having a sex offense already has you pinned behind a rock and hard place. I had tried to reduce my charge to a misdemeanor with a different lawyer many years ago, but probation and the DA did not merit it. I was lost until I was referred to Mr. Oberstein. Mr. Oberstein was very sympathetic with ...my plight and took on my case despite the uphill battle that lay before us. He was very up front and laid out all the possibilities, including not getting the decision that we both would like. It took a lot of planning and patience to prepare for my case. Mr. Oberstein was able to provide a plethora of legal statutory support for all what the court would have thrown out or not acknowledge and he did it with a calm decorum during the court session. That display reminded me of a cliche, "A good attorney knows the law; a great attorney knows the judge." I am afraid of being at court, but Mr. Oberstein kept me afloat. Mr. Oberstein reminded me of what was laid out and how the chances have improved since the first time I tried, but also reminded me there is no guarantee. In the end, the judge reduced my charge to a misdemeanor. I was and am still in shock at the decision because the success rate for my type of case is not great. There is so much gratitude that I owe to Mr. Oberstein and his tactful planning. Although reducing a charge to a misdemeanor is a small hill to many, to a person with a post-conviction sex crime, this is a significant mountain to overcome. It signifies that the State of California believes in your efforts of rehabilitation to grant the reduction. Mr. Oberstein has given me a strong foundation for the next step in my post-conviction strive to regain my life and I thank God for blessing me with Mr. Oberstein's help.

Genuinely Grateful! When I met Chance some years back. I was on parole looking at 20 years (yikes). I set up a consultation with Mr. Oberstein. Where he was able to break down the law to me. I thought for sure I was NEVER getting off. It felt like I was being set up for failure. Any number of thin...gs could happen in 20 years. Especially if a parole agent doesn’t like you. Arm with the information Mr.Oberstein gave me. I was able to meet with my parole agent and their supervisor. To discuss new developments Mr. Oberstein was able to provide me with. Needless to say they were shocked that I knew such information. Things started turning around 4 months later for me. First 20 years turned to 10 years. Then 10 years turned to 3 years. Next thing I knew I was off parole. All it took was one encounter at an ACSOL meeting with Mr.Oberstein and my life changed for the better. No more ankle monitors. No more parole. I’m thankful for the way Chance navigated me through the last two years of my 3 year parole. If Not for Chance’s help. I’d still be on parole today.

Hats off to Mr. Oberstein. He is thorough and well prepared. I hired him to get relief from probation early. We were successful without even an oral argument in court. His written statement to the court not only got the Judge's attention but after reading the documents the DA told the judge she had n...o objection. It could not have gone any better. He was prepared for oral arguments and had plenty of documentation if it were necessary. Thank you!!

Chance is an excellent and dedicated lawyer. I have sadly been dumped by a few layers in the past—took my money and never heard from them again! From the moment I contacted Chance he took a real interest in not only my case, but me as a person as well. He was always prompt in returning emails/calls, ...which is nice when you live out-of-state. He answered all of my questions, sometimes the same ones more than once. I did a lot of my own research into prior cases and case law, and was delighted that Chance knew the cases I was referencing and also was tracking my train of thought. This makes for a lawyer who is not just looking for an easy case, but who is working with you on *your* case. In the end, Chance was able to achieve what we set out to do, a dismissal pursuant to 1203.4. I never thought that a dismissal would be achievable, considering the nature of my case. Chance did, and went to bat for me and hit it out of the park. If you are looking for a lawyer who is dedicated to you and your case, you need look no further! You will not be disappointed whatsoever with the service, knowledge, and understanding of case law that Chance brings to the table. Do yourself a favor and give him a call and get things rolling.