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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 21 - 25 of 82 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Best Attorney Anywhere

If I could,I would give Chance 10 stars. After being on the registry for 21 years ,I am now a free person.Chance did an amazing job filling my petition for removal and handled all the situations that can arise during this process very quickly and professionally.Thank you so very much Chance.Chance s...tayed in contact with me every step of the way and always communicated with me how the process was going.Chance always made me feel like I was his only client,that is a very rare trait for an attorney. Chance is very caring and understands all of the ins and outs of the legal system concerning sex crimes and petitioning for removal from the registry. If you’re looking to hire an attorney you can trust,look no further than Chance Oberstein.

Posted by Barbara | December 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Thank You Mr. Oberstein

Don't hesitate to hire Chance Oberstein as your attorney if you have been convicted of a crime that requires you to register as a sex offender. Our son was granted an early termination of probation due to Mr. Oberstein's expertise and experience. He will continue to work with our son to reduce the ...charge from a Felony to a Misdemeanor. Equally important is his understanding of how humiliating, and frightening, this experience is for anyone who is required to register as a sex offender. His guidance continues to be a lifeline for both our son and our entire family. Thank you Mr. Oberstein.

Posted by M. H. | September 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

California PC 290 Removal

I hired Chance Oberstein after finding him through the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws website. He is President of the Alliance, which offers information and hope to sex registrants. Chance Oberstein is professional, punctual, sensitive and understanding. I can probably list a hundred ad...jectives, but most importantly, he is relatable and compassionate as a human being. Chance will work with you and work for you to achieve the desired outcome. He is reasonably priced and available. He successfully obtained a court order removing me from the California Sex Offender Registry in September of 2022, and placed me on a path to reclaim a life the government forced me to alter. There are some things in life that you cannot put a price on, things such as one's health, one's family, and one's freedom. These matters contain intrinsic value, and the defense and struggle require expertise. If you find yourself needing help in the fight for freedom, Chance Oberstein is an ally. Do not hesitate for an instant. Thank you very much Chance.

Posted by Mike | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

I have added a SIXTH STAR to the above, Find out why...

Scrolling through attorney reviews? I assume you are looking for a good lawyer, does this involve a sexual offense? Well then, scroll no further, you have found your attorney in Chance Oberstein… Still need some convincing, first let’s address the proverbial elephant in the Bio. Avvo has clearl...y posted a red flag warning due to as they label “Professional Misconduct” on the part of Mr. Oberstein— Red Flag? That was my GREEN FLAG! Why? Chance is not only an Attorney, he is human, imagine that! Truly he through his own life experiences has gained much needed empathy and personal understanding, a characteristic trait often missing in legal council. I for one still have what I call a PTSD to anything legal although my offense took place over 20 years ago. I needed someone I could not only trust, but treat me honesty, consideration and a little kindness thrown in. Knowing that Chance serves as the current President of ACSOL (all4consolaws org); I retained Chance in order to petition for my relief from the California Sex Offenders Registry, which indeed was thankfully granted after 20+ years, I can still hardly believe it. Chance was incredible the entire time. He showed tremendous professionalism and explained matters very simply. He was attentive and available when I had questions or needed to talk about my case. If you are looking to do the same, I advise you NOT to go it alone, there were odd twists and turns throughout the process which Chance successfully navigated us through. He has solid relationships with his colleague in the courts, this I believe made the difference in having my petition granted expeditiously. If I go on you will stop reading. Therefore, you have my heartfelt thanks Chance, I am forever grateful! *( and so will you)

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing lawyer

I worked with Chance to get my Felony reduced to a Misdemeanor. Chance was there every step of the way, and set up my motion to succeed. I did everything thing he told me (letters etc) and helped me along the process. And sure enough the court granted my felony reduction to misdemeanor. Working with ...him made the process smooth and quick. I plan to hire him for future legal remedies.

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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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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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