John Michael Kucera

John Michael Kucera

also known as Selectively Accepting Clients On A Case-By-Case Basis

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 45 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Redding, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

1416 West Street, Redding, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Criminal Defense includes Felonies, Misdemeanors, Infractions, Juvenile crimes and related DMV Issues. Crimes include but are not limited to: Property crimes, (theft, vandalism, Burglary); Vioent Crimes (Homicide, Domestic Violence, Assaults with or without a deadly weapon, Battery); Drug crimes (use, possession, cultivation, sales or transportation), and;Traffic offenses (Vehicular Manslaughter, DUI, Reckless driving, commercial trucking and other Vehicle Code offenses).

46 years | 7,500 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

46 years

20%
Federal Crime 5%

46 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

46 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

John M. Kucera

1416 West Street, Redding, CA, 96001-1626

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John Michael Kucera's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Great Help

I hired John Kucera last year to help me with allegations my soon-to-be ex-wife made against me. The thing that made me trust him most was the advise he gave months before I'd hired him: "Don't hire me until you need me." Most lawyers would want to be hired as soon as possible; John waited, talk...ed to me when I called/emailed, never charged me beforehand, and then when the time seemed appropriate, he said, "Now is when you hire me." John checked on my situation regularly, gave me updates whenever I asked, and was very reassuring. Thankfully the case was never brought to court, quite possibly because of conversations & correspondence John had with the law enforcement.

Posted by Jason | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Above and beyond

John is a great lawyer that actually seems to care about the people he represents! He did a great job communicating with me on what was happening and going to happen so that I really understood what to expect. Other lawyers told me to expect 6 months in jail and John got the feds to accept a simple f...ine! I never jad to go to one court date John handled everything! Thanks again John!

Posted by Karl | December 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Nice guy and quick to get the job done but WAY overcharges

This guy charged me $1500 to expunge my record. It literally took him less than 15 minutes to make a phone call, file the paperwork, and finish it off. That's $1500 for less that 15 minutes of work. Is that fair and reasonable? Outside of that though, he seemed to be very knowledgeable and helpfu...l.

John Kucera

Replied last December 10, 2015

The case was handled quickly and efficiently and the client received exactly what was requested. Clients sometimes forget the years of education and the time thereafter it takes to get to the point where an insurmountable problem to a client, becomes an everyday issue to an experienced attorney. A proficient, skilled and knowledgeable attorney is able to meet the demands of a client and often, clients do not think about the result they received based upon the experience of their counsel, but rather, what it cost to obtain that result

Posted by Walt | May 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Prosecutor turned Defense Attorney

Shasta County residents should consider themselves truly fortunate to have such a phenomenal defense attorney in their midst. We initially chose John for representation primarily because he had several years experience working as a prosecuting attorney prior to working as a defense attorney. It only ...stands to reason that his role working in both capacities makes him absolutely invaluable when it comes to strategizing and arguing for one's defense. That said, we found it refreshing that he was, also, very easy to talk to and was often a source of strength for us when we were distressed. We found him to be understanding, reasonable, and very knowledgeable in his field. He was persistent and tenacious in our defense, and he did a great job at keeping us informed every step of the way. His dogged determination and thorough investigation ultimately resulted in the dismissal of the case against us. Hopefully, we will never find ourselves in the position of needing to hire a defense attorney again, but should that day ever come, we would not hesitate to hire John Kucera again.

Posted by Christopher | January 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Review on behalf of my daughter

I hired John Kucera to represent my daughter who was falsely accused of obstruction and assault against the Redding Police Department. Although I never met him he was recommended to me by a friend and believe me he is worth EVERY penny. He not only saved my daughter from a Criminal Record he also r...eimbursed over 50% of what I paid him. An extremely honest and trustworthy lawyer, well worth the rating that he has.

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John Michael Kucera's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Fannon

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John Kucera has a reputation as one of the best attorneys in Northern California. I have watched John in court and have been very impressed with how he conducts himself and with the results he obtains for client. In fact, if I have a question that needs to be bounced off another attorney, John Kucera is the person I call. I highly recommend John Kucera for any criminal defense matter."

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Kristin Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent attorney that gets great results for his clients. I would highly recommend John."

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Michael Wells

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. John is highly qualified and experienced."

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Benjamin Okin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with John on several criminal cases and enjoy the complementary styles we've developed. I certainly would feel safe that he would fight hard and intelligently for good results if I were charged with a criminal misconduct."

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Karen Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. John Kucera is an excellent lawyer. His experience, knowledge, and dedication is exemplary. I would recommend him to anyone who wants the best defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Certificate Of Appreciation, Shasta County Marshall's Office

2001

Certificate Of Appreciation As Judge Protempore, Superior Court Of California

1986

Certificate of Appreciation, State Contractor's License Board

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Sole proprietor, John M. Kucera, Attorney At Law

2002 - 2016

Judge Pro Tem, Shasta County Superior Court

1982 - 1986

Deputy District Attorney, Shasta County Office Of The District Attorney

1980 - 1982

Attorney, Insurance Defense Counsel

1980 - 2015

Instructor, State Of California

Associations

1986 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1986 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1986 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1986 - Present

National Rifle Association

Contact Attorney For Northern California

1980 - Present

Shasta Trinity Counties Bar Association

Member

1995 - 1999

Shasta Trinity Counties Bar Association

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs Burger

Not Guilty on all 39 counts

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Education

1979

University of San Fernando Valley

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Loyola Marymount University

B.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2009

Nuts and Bolts of DUI

Laws Pertaining to DUI

1986

DUI and Traffic Enforcement

Nuts and Bolts of DUI and Traffic Enforcement

Languages

English

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