Michael Lawrence Chastaine
also known as Chastaine | Jones
About Michael
Biography
Recognized for his excellence and integrity in the practice of law, Mike Chastaine has been
selected by his peers to the Best Lawyers in America list since 2013, to the Northern California
Super Lawyers list since 2005, to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, plus the
2018 Top 100 DUI Attorneys in Northern California list. Attorney Michael Chastaine also has the
top ranking, 10.0, on the peer-reviewed AVVO site.
Attorney Michael Chastaine is also established as one of the Sacramento area’s top sex crime
attorneys. Throughout his career, he has handled all these types of cases successfully. He also
provides outstanding representation for adult and juvenile clients in state and federal courts and
before various professional licensing boards. Michael has appeared before the Third and Sixth
Appellate Districts and the California Supreme Court.
With over 50 years of experience in criminal defense, Chastaine Jones is the place to call if you
have been arrested or charged with criminal misconduct.
In 2007, Mike Chastaine established Chastaine Jones, putting his comprehensive experience of
criminal law to work on behalf of those accused of criminal misconduct in the many counties and
communities surrounding Sacramento in Northern California. Before that, Attorney Chastaine
served 11 years as a Deputy Public Defender for Santa Clara County and worked for five years
in the county’s Alternate Defender Office before serving six years as “of counsel” to a well-
respected private practice firm in Sacramento. In 2021, preeminent trial attorney Martin Jones
took over the company and has been expanding the firm to help more people.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
40 years | 3,000 cases
40 years | 1,000 cases
40 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Chastaine Jones
3009 Douglas Blvd., Suite 100, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Michael Lawrence Chastaine's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
12 Client Reviews
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Posted by Mary | November 16, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Outstanding advocate for his clients.
Over the years, we have used several different lawyers due to distinctive needs we had - real estate, tax, etc. There is no question that Michael Chastaine is at the top of the list in his field. He did an excellent job winning our case. There was never a time when he was not available to take a ...
Posted by Lori | September 09, 2009
Mike Chastaine
I have found Michael Chastaine to be a committed, thorough, communicative, ethical and qualified professional and highly recommend him.
Michael Lawrence Chastaine's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael has written the book on DUI defense. He's a zelous advocate who doesn't quit until the client's case is dismissed. You won't find a more skilled DUI attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is an innovative and effective lawyer. We are in an educational group together, and he is a valuable member of this group."
"Met Mike at a legal conference in Arizona. Learned a ton speaking with him. He's hugely knowledgeable in a wide range of criminal issues and has a ton of experience. If you've been arrested in the greater Sacramento area give his office a call!"
"29 years of practicing criminal law with 16 of those as a public defender is extremely experienced. He has a huge advantage over many attorneys due to that very experience since the prosecutors know that he knows what they know. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions here. His client reviews are stellar. READ THEM! Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him first. KUDOS"
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"I endorse this lawyer's work: trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking and fundamentally dedicated to every Client, familiar Californians recognize that Mr. Chastaine is an excellent defense attorney who is a beneficial asset to Folsom and the entire DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need of a premier criminal defense lawyer will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of reasons (but without enough character space to properly do this fine attorney justice), I am honored to endorse this superb lawyer."
"Mike Chastaine is a superb lawyer. Mike consistently approaches each arising legal matter with highly creative solutions. Mike's skill, knowledge, and natural born talent are likely unsurpassed. As a new lawyer, I consider myself very fortunate to have Mike as a legal mentor. Indeed, I endorse Mike Chastaine without reservation."
Criminal defense lawyer
Sex crime lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Tax lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Norther California Super Lawyers, Northern California Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Northern California Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Northern California Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2010
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Northern California Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Chastaine Law Office
2021 - 2023
Of Counsel, Chastaine | Jones
2001 - 2007
Of Counsel, Rothschild, Wishek & Sands
1996 - 2001
Senior Attorney, Santa Clara County Alternate Defender Office
1985 - 1996
Senior Attorney, Santa Clara County Public Defender Office
Associations
2008 - 2012
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2001 - 2015
National Ski Patrol - Sugar Bowl
Sample of Legal Cases
reduced to misdemeanor and expunged
defendant found eligable for treatment
Appeal to the California Supreme Court
Education
1985
law
1983
1982
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
1999
Dismissing Strike Priors
Publications
2019
2018
2017
2015
1997
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can a 17 year old girl date a 23 year old man? In the state of California??
03 Mar 2018
Will the CCTC deny my teaching application with two counts of grand theft that has been expunged?
08 Jan 2016
Average cost for an attorney to file a 1203.4 motion? Or can I just ask a public defender to do it?
16 Jan 2015