Kraut Law Group

Mr. Kraut is the type of lawyer that you should want to keep on speed dial. He is very efficient and gets the job done promptly. I am extremely satisfied with the work and care that Mr. Kraut and the Kraut Law Group provided. The process longer than expected but his team never left me hanging. The papers were clearly explained. The overall experience was very positive.

We never expected this case would take 11 months to resolve or that there'd be so many ups and downs, but Michael never gave up! He kept fighting, kept coming up with new ways to attack the case and expose the problems and get to the truth! He would not stop until we reached the resolution we desired!! Michael is incredibly good at what he does and even more so, he genuinely cares about his work and his clients!



Thank you Michael for all of your hard work, your tenacity, you honesty and your endless pursuit of justice!! We are forever grateful!!

I was arrested for a felony and Michael told me that early intervention might make the difference. Michael was able to get the prosecution to only file a misdemeanor and my end result was beyond belief! No fine, record or jail time! I don’t know if there was a better outcome than that.. it’s hard to imagine that there is and more than happy I decided to trust Michael with my case!

I couldn't have found a better representative. Michael made sure that I was properly guided trough the legal process and ensured that my case was professionally handled to the end. I was in school full time in Norcal the time of my last appearance and he appeared for me so I didn't miss my final. In the end, my case was reduced then eventually dismissed. Michael is an amazing lawyer and person and recommend him indefinitely. Thanks Michael!

Hands down Michael Kraut is the best criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles.



I was in a really bad situation. I was arrested on two outstanding warrants in November of 2012 out of the Burbank Courthouse, one for credit card fraud and one for harassing phone calls. I made bail but it took almost three days before I was finally released.



The offer on the table from the prosecutor's office was for a guilty plea and subsequent conviction on both counts, a total of 75 days jail time, and huge fines.



I freaked out at the thought of going back to jail again and my professional career would certainly come to an abrupt end if I had one conviction on my record, let alone two. I knew I was innocent and if I did not find a great attorney to fight these bogus criminal charges then my life was going to be totally ruined. Things could not have been more stressful.



And then I made the best decision I ever made in my life by hiring Michael Kraut. Michael Kraut knows the Burbank courts inside and out. He worked for the City Attorney's office for many years and personally knows the people who are sitting at the other side of the courtroom who will decide your fate. He really has a commanding presence in the courtroom and everyone respects him and looks up to him.



The results he achieved for my two criminal cases could not have been better. Both counts have been dismissed, no fines, no jail time, my bail was exonerated, and I will not have a single conviction on my record. I could not have asked for better results.



Michael Kraut really does go above and beyond for his clients, and I can say that he pretty much saved my life as going to jail and having multiple convictions on my record would have been devastating to my personal life and my career.



Hopefully, you will never need to hire an attorney but if do, do not hesitate to call Michael Kraut. Hands down he is the best criminal defense lawyer out there and he is committed to get you the best possible outcome possible for your criminal case.

Stop researching. Just read!!!!!

I just got a new job. It was the last day at my old job and my coworkers took me out for a celebrational farewell. On my way back home, I receive my 2nd DUI - a felony DUI for a traffic accident. To make matters worse, I refused all chemical tests. With a list of prior convictions, I was sure my life was over. I was scared, frustrated, confused and stressed. Like many of you, I have searched the internet endlessly to find a good attorney to represent me. I was referred to few and have spoken and met with many more. Then I came across Michael Kraut and Kraut Law Group on AVVO. When I went to go see him I was a nervous wreck. Like every attorney, he asked what my charges were and reviewed my papers. Then, unlike any, he puts the papers down, looks me in eye and asks me how I'm doing (trust me I was surprised too). We sat and talked for a long time.

Here it is. He's attended Harvard Law School - he's very well educated. For many years, he was a prosecutor (gang division) - enough said. His network and connection is unparalleled (keep reading).

Within couple of weeks of hiring Michael, he had intervened with the police and prosecution and was able to get them to file my case as a misdemeanor DUI. WHAT?? The City Attorney dropped the refusal and minimized every part of this case.

This is magic - you can't make this up. Next day I'm in court waiting. Michael arrives. We go inside the courtroom and he tells me to sit. I sit. He walks right up shakes everyone's hand and waits in line to grab my file. He gets my file and walks right up to the prosecutor - court is in session and all the other attorneys are sitting down waiting for their case. He looks at the judge and goes right up to the prosecutor. They talk for a little and laugh for a little. Afterwards, he turns around, looks at me, winks and smiles. He talks to another prosecutor, then his assistant. After, he extends his arm and motion me to come. As I approach him, he shows me both hands and says "10 days". 10 days!! He reduced my sentence from 30 days to 10 days on the day of my court!!! All this in like 5 minutes!!! Anyways, I thanked him and he ran off to go to Van Nuys for trial. Confused, I asked his assistant to what just happened and he replied, "I've been working for him for over 2 years and I have no idea how he does it."

Never seen anything like it. 30 days jail, reduced to 10 days on the day of court!!! Now the only thing left is my DMV hearing which is in couple weeks and I know Michael will fight to try to save my driver's license as well.

I know there are many attorneys out there; however, you have the right to interview and choose an attorney to represent you in court. However, you want an attorney that knows the law, have a good reputation and rapport with prosecutors and judges, proven results, sharp and is well connected. For these reasons, I urge that you to place Michael Kraut on top of your list of attorneys to interview.

Best Result possible!



Michael Kraut is a great lawyer and he made my problems go away. I was arrested and falsely accused of conspiring to commit felony theft. Despite knowing I was completely innocent I couldn't help from completely freaking myself out. I knew I didn't have the money to defend myself if it came to trial and worried incessantly about being pressured into pleading to lesser charges, living with a record, and the possibility of jail. I couldn't eat, I couldn't work, I couldn't sleep. I started smoking again. I was a mess. I met with several lawyers and shopped around. A lawyer friend of the family who I trust very much recommended Michael Kraut as he was working with him on another case. I looked him up. His reviews were the best I had seen and I liked that he is a former D.A. After meeting with him, I hired him on the spot. Michael was able to get my case rejected before it ever reached the prosecutor's office and get my property returned --all without me ever having to tell my Mom what was going on.



I would definitely recommend Michael Kraut to anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.



I'm happy to say I now sleep through the night, I've stopped smoking and I'm working on getting the arrest expunged all together.

Having a misdemeanor petty theft or felony theft conviction would have not only embarrassed me in front of family and friends, but could have jeopardized y professional license. I was so afraid and panicked at that possibility that I spent a sleepless night looking on line for the best criminal attorney to help even BEFORE charges were filed. I cannot describe the anxiety and stress I felt. By six am on a Sunday morning I could contain it no longer. Time to see if the reviews about Michael Kraut were sincere and true. I woke him up with that phone call, and with that and everything else that followed, I learned that the glowing reviews were accurate. He answers his calls personally, he means it when he says he will work hard on your behalf to get the best possible outcome, and he really does care about his client. Mike intervened immediately and was able to "make this thing go away" with no charges filed. His experience allowed him to approach all parties involved in a way that minimized conflict and worked in my favor. I owe a debt of gratitude to him for helping me with this.

How can I express how relieved and pleased I am with Michael's professional abilities to have my Felony down to a misdameanor to possible dismissal with deferment. With his care my life has been turned around and cannot say how helpful he's been not only in my case but life. He, himself has changed how I view criminal lawyers. Thank you so much Michael!

A few months ago, my son was pulled over in Glendale, CA for having his headlight out and wound up being charged with a DUI. We have never needed an attorney before and immediately started searching on the internet. Because Mike Kraut was listed as being a former Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles, we decided to call him right away. We didn’t feel we had the time to shop around for attorneys and wanted to make sure we got the right person the first time. After calling Mike the morning after the incident, he returned our call within a half hour and made time to meet us that afternoon. He said the best thing we could have done was to contact him straight away while he still had an opportunity to handle the situation before charges were filled.



The most important thing Mike did was to calm us all down. We were all seriously stressed out! He laid out the situation for us in plain English, gave us his background and confirmed that he knew the Glendale system inside and out. It turns out he even knew the arresting officer! We knew we could not be in better hands and left the rest to him. Of course, waiting is the hardest part of a situation such as this but we put our trust in Mike and he came through will flying colors. After aprox 5 months... ALL CHARGES WERE REJECTED!!!



I’ve read though other reviews of Mr. Kraut and it’s obvious that his success rate is through the roof. I can’t imagine anyone doing a better job. His knowledge, expertise and bedside manor so to speak are perfection. Anyone reading this in need of an attorney, please put your worries aside and call Mike Kraut NOW!!! You will be very very glad you did!

I could give Michael 6 stars but there are only 5 available.



When I first walked into Michael's office, I was confident that I would not need to hire him -- I thought I could handle my restraining order defense case on my own. After meeting Michael, and hearing his thoughts on my situation, I immediately realized that I was dealing with a professional. With minimal effort on my part, Michael got me off. He is an intellectual and strategic thinker who saved my reputation.



If, heaven forbid, I should find myself in trouble again, I will call Michael even before I call my wife. You will be in good hands with him.

I was recently arrested for the first time in my life. Not knowing what to do or who to trust, I'd hired the first lawyer that I found online and he was doing nothing for me. In fact, I found out that he incriminated me and refused to work with the police investigator on my case.



I quickly realized that I needed to get my act together and find a new lawyer. Determined to rigorously vet my potential replacement attorney, I visited Avvo.com and met with eight different high quality firms, many of which seemed very competent and determined to help me.



However, Michael Kraut was the only one who seemed willing to go above and beyond. He told me to follow my instincts and hire the right lawyer for me. Well I did just that, hired him, and am so glad that I did.



He was attentive and in control from the get go. He is a straight shooter, kept me up to date and personally answered my phone calls and emails.



He was the best lawyer I could have asked for and got seven of my eight charges dropped. I faced serious life-long repercussions and, with Michael's help, ended up just having to serve 20 days of community service and one year of therapy. I truly believe that Michael was the only person who could have gotten this fantastic plea deal for me.



Michael Kraut has integrity, grit, and a love for his job that is extremely rare. He is well respected and he shows others respect.



Thank you Michael! I will never forget this!

How do you place a review of someone that literally saved your life and your family’s life?



I met Mr. Mike Kraut in April of 2012. I researched approximately 10 attorneys before hiring Mike. It was important to me to have a former District Attorney represent me, I felt that he would know the process better, he would know people, and he would be trusted inside the District Attorney’s Office as an honest and straight forward attorney. And as it turns out I was absolutely right, he knew everyone, and they all respected him. That was so important. I actually witnessed this, not heresay; I personally saw his relationships go to work for me.



A criminal investigation was initiated against me by The Los Angeles District Attorneys Office for conversion of funds, misappropriation of funds and several other alleged charges, these potential charges could have led to multiple felony counts against me. Due to the nature of these charges and them being considered by the District Attorney’s office as financial crimes, white collar crime, I felt that only a former District Attorney would be effective for me.



To say that I was scared to death would be an understatement, could not sleep, could not rest, this situation consumed my entire life for months. I would literally go off the deep end from time to time. I have a 4 year old son and at the time also had a 3 week old baby at home, the stress was UNREAL, but Mr. Kraut was always there for me, always able to put things back in prospective for me. That’s another thing, Mike Kraut himself answers his phone, every time, not once through this 5 month process did he not personally answer his phone and take my call, EVERY CALL.



I hired Mr. Kraut and he immediately contacted the DA’s office on my behalf and started arranging meetings and started relaying my side of the story to them, the way a former prosecutor would do. When you know the process and how it works, like he does, you would know how to relay the proper information. Mr. Kraut really got to know me, know my family, not just by my case, but took time to know me personally and know what I was about, versus just believing the horrendous allegations that were alleged against me. He cares, he cares about me, he cares about the outcome and he cares about his reputation.



In closing, this man saved my life. It was a “White Collar” crime, financial crime, he took the bull by the horns from the very first day, just last week Mr. Kraut, myself and my wife had our final meeting, he had received a decision from the District Attorney’s Office, after a five month investigation no charges will be filed against me, the matter is closed and I am free of so much stress and can move forward with my future plans and enjoy my life and family. There was a time during this process that I would have bet MY SOUL that this would never be dismissed, I was CONVINCED, 100% that I was going to State Prison, Prison, that what I thought. In comes Mike Kraut, no charges, goodbye, have a great day, you are free to go. MIKE, UNREAL!!!!



Please listen carefully, if you are in trouble, if you have a criminal issue, stop looking for an Attorney. Just Stop. Call Mike Kraut and he will take care of your matter. I promise you, I do not usually post reviews. I assure you, every word written above is the gospel truth, and this man is all that I say he is. He is awesome, honest, tentative, respected, diligent, caring and just an overall winner. I love Mike Kraut, I will have his number in my phone for the rest of my life. He is no longer my Attorney because he resolved all my matters, but he is something more to me, he is my friend. Thank you Mike Kraut I have no words that will ever justify how I feel about you, but thank you Mike, I owe you my life and I will forever be indebted to you.

I had Michael represent me in reducing a previous expunged felony charge to a misdemeanor about a year ago. My charges were 10 years old and were supposed to have been dropped down to misdemeanors before expungement, but were not! The crime was a mistake committed when I was 18 years old and is definitely not who I am today. My past was haunting me and not allowing me the employment opportunities that I very well deserved. Many attorneys stated that since the case was already expunged and closed, that there was nothing that could be done. Michael accepted the case despite its rarity and complexity of reopening. He was amazing! He was very straight forward, direct and easy to understand. Within weeks he was able to reopen and close my case with the correct charges at the El Monte Courthouse. I now have the opportunity to reach my dream of becoming a firefighter and giving back to the community. I would definitely go to Michael for any legal matters and recommend him to all that are in need.

On June 23, 2011, after side-swiping a parked SUV and leveling a stop sign, i was arrested and booked into the WONDERFUL Beverly Hills Jail (no joke- was comparable to a recent stay at the Beverly Hilton) on suspicion of DUI…for the second time. This would have been my second DUI charge, resulting in a large fine, 9 months of DUI class, community service, and possible jail time, had i not been blessed with meeting Attorney Michael Kraut. After my first and ONLY DUI (thanks to Michael), i realized i had a drinking problem and sought help. After a few months of being sober and an active AA member, i was accused of being under the influence of prescription meds while driving (Still a DUI), as they "found" my prescription bottles hidden on the cushion of passenger seat ;). I have since tapered off ALL my medications. As you can imagine, after working so very hard to get and maintain sobriety, and be booked for taking medications prescribed to me for anxiety, i was furious and very scared. After a quick online search, really good reviews, and a more than proficient understanding of DUI charges, i met Michael Kraut. He's a straight shooter. He will tell you the facts, inform you of all possibilities, but also assure you that he will make things better. AND BOY, CAN HE!!! As i and Mr. Kraut felt the charges were not valid, and should not be treated as a second offense, he stood by me for a YEAR! I didn't have to show up to court until the last day, but would get phone call updates on a regular basis, letting me know what he was working on and what they were trying. In the end, i ended up with a "Dry Wreckless Driving" charge, a 3 month driving school (Half the time of a first DUI charge), no com. service, and no jail time. If i had to do it again (please, oh please, never, ever,ever…did i say ever? EVER again) i would choose Michael. Thank you, sir!

As a physician it was so painful to be charged with DUI. My professional life was in danger. After spending a night in the jail I was hopeless and helpless. Michael Kraut, is the man of his words. He said he is very honest and he was. He said he could help me and he did. He is as competent and efficient as he says. He made the impossible happen and rejected all the charges before the court day, as if it never happened. When I re-applied for my driver license, I realized that DMV never got informed; they had no idea why I do not have my driver license. Medical Board also never got informed. I learned my lesson and I am back on my feet. Michael you are great and I owe you the rest of my professional life.

"Let's make this thing go away."





After an argument with my 94 year-old-father about taking his medications properly and his ability to drive safely, I was shocked to find myself arrested for elder abuse in the Bellflower area of California. I was trying to keep him from harming himself with his medications and others with his car and within minutes I’m stripped of my possessions and locked behind bars! Even though my family convinced him to drop the charges a few days later, the state refused to drop the case. I am a health professional with a state-issued license to protect, so I needed an experienced attorney quite familiar with elder abuse cases . My primary source of income was on the line.

Even though the case seemed absurd to me initially, when the state refused to drop it, things got scary and even more stressful. I needed a good attorney.

I researched elder abuse law and elder abuse attorneys and came across Michael Kraut’s firm. He definitely had the experience and his website was well organized and informative. Pick the wrong attorney, and I could lose my license or even go to jail because I just wanted to help and care for my own father! It was an awful feeling, probably the worst experience of my life. I called Mr. Kraut and he answered the call personally and he listened carefully to what I had to say. I could tell from his questions, comments, and understanding that he would do a good job.

I met with Mr. Kraut and was impressed with the office, its location, and the way I was treated professionally. He understood the seriousness and the mechanics of the case. He worked out a fee based on my ability to pay and went to work. Since it was a misdemeanor case, Mr. Kraut appeared in court for me and had me call him after each court date for an update. He answered the phone personally. He returned any other call or email promptly.



Mr. Kraut got my case dismissed. I chose the right attorney for the job. I’m able to continue to practice, and would recommend Mr. Kraut to anybody who is in need of an outstanding attorney.

I’m now on the other side of what has been a horrific year and a half. I lost a career, my wife left me, but I still have my life. I thank God I was able to hire Mike. He did exactly what he promised he’d do; he got me the best outcome possible, and it was a far better one that could have hoped for. If you’re reading this right now and facing a similar situation, first of all, don’t give up. There is always hope. You will get through it. Secondly, you want someone going to bat for you who really cares about you as an individual, someone who sees you as a person and not just a case file. Mike will be with you every step of the way. I can’t speak highly enough of his skills. There are plenty of criminal defense attorneys out there, but the one you need is Michael Kraut.

Upon opening my DUI case with Kraut Law Group, I immediately felt a sense of security dealing with Attorney Micheal Kraut. As soon as we begun our first hearing he dove right in, asking plenty of questions, and he began to assess my situation. After hearing my story he provided me with the best possible options as well as his plans for my case. In his response, not only was he realistic with his foreseen outcomes of my case but he surpassed my expectations by ultimately fighting for and winning me my full dismissal (the best possible outcome).



In my opinion Attorney Micheal Kraut and his firm saved my life, my record, as well as a great deal of finances that I would be obligated to pay if I had not chosen Kraut Law Group to represent me in my case. I am very thankful for their hard work, and would definitely recommend them to anyone dealing with a stressful case such as a DUI.

I was falsely charged with DUI in the City of Pasadena in late December 2011. Ever since then, it has been very stressful for my life since I had never dealt with DUI before in my entire life. I began the searching process. I went through different review websites to find attorneys. such as http://AVVO.com,http://martindale.com...etc. I have to say, it was very time consuming because there are a lot of DUI attorney's out there on the web, and it is very difficult to judge which one is better. Almost all of the websites made the attorney(s) sounded really professional, but how do you know if they are truly professional and knowledgeable or just an Advertisement? I called at least 8 attorney's offices and I highly recommend Michael Kraut, Esq. Attorney Michael Kraut is very different than other DUI attorney's that I had contacted with during this searching process. He would personally answer his call almost 24/7. I remembered the first time I called him was on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm, I was surprised that he answered the call himself. A lot of the other DUI attorney's office I called, they usually have an answering service to answer calls for the attorney, and then answering service will page the attorney, then the attorney will either call, email, or text you back. It is such a long process plus waiting time. Not only he answer the call, he was able to answer all the questions I have regarding DUI case. Michael Kraut also has a resourceful website that is very useful for anyone who has questions regarding DUI cases. I met with Attorney Michael Kraut later on that week following with the first call and he is really professional and well connected. I was glad that I found Attorney Michael Kraut. And the best of all is, I didn't have to go to jail, no DUI records, and no penalties. Life is not perfect sometimes, and if you happened to need a DUI attorney, Michael Kraut, esq. is your #1 choice! Highly recommended for his service. A+