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Recognized as one of the 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in the state of California 2018-2021
Chance X. Oberstein represents clients throughout California. Since starting practice, he has handled hundreds of cases involving misdemeanor and felony crimes at the state and federal level. Today, his primary focus is sex crimes and post-conviction relief. Mr. Oberstein is highly trained in this complex area of the law and has had many years of experience negotiating with prosecutors, litigating in court and obtaining exceptional case outcomes. In 2018, The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys recognized his exceptional performance by listing him as one of the "10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction" in the state of California. Since then, Mr. Oberstein has been recognized statewide and nationally for his excellence in practice and dedication to the legal field and community.
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State: California
Acquired: 1991
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001
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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Very Knowledgeable
Mr Oberstein represented me in a legal matter and was very knowledgeable about how to demonstrate our case to the judge, even when the DA opposed everything. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Barbara | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime
5 Stars for Chance Oberstein (I would give 6 Stars if I could)!
I am compelled to share my experience with Chance Oberstein. A friend of mine is unfairly on the registry for a situation that happened 34 years ago. He has experienced many of the unjust things that most of those on the registry experience. The situation had become so intolerable that he finally dec...
Posted by Tom | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime
"ROCK STAR OF ATTORNEY'S"
I've been fighting my 290 registration for the last 30 years . I hired several attorneys throughout the years that lied to me and took thousands of $$$ from me and accomplished nothing but,wasting my time and draining my bank accounts . I found an article in the paper about Janice and called her offi...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Did exactly what he said he would do, and at a reasonable cost
I retained Mr. Oberstein for a petition for removal from the state registry, and his fee was lower than I had anticipated. His pre-filing requests were on point, and he assisted me in obtaining all the necessary documentation for my filing. He filed the petition, followed through with the courts, an...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My experience with Mr. Chance Oberstein
Hello, My experience with Mr. Chance Oberstein has been a very positive one. I needed help to terminate my probation and later, to reduce my status from felony to misdemeanor, and both cases/instances were successful. Mr. Oberstein understands the law and the processes of the system very well and ...
"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."
"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.
Resignation with charges pending issued in CA, 2001
updated on 02/06/2010Resignation 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 11/05/2013This 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 02/06/2010This 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.
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.
President
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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