Thank you so much Atty Kraut and Atty Hankoff. This past year and half has been an excruciating and heart breaking time, I lost my job suddenly for what was the biggest shock of my life while I was the only one working. Kept my head down and started driving Uber/Lyft to immediately keep food on the table while my wife rushed to get the fastest job she could find which was a housekeeper at a hotel. A month later I got the most disturbing letter of an outrageous accusation from my former employer. I was stressed, distressed, to be honest and just plain confused, crying with my wife, trying to make sense of it all. Feeling like I was being extorted and threatened with legal action unless I produce receipts or pay a quarter of a million $($250K). They were looking to destroy my life, my family and my family's future. We decided to take action before anything had gotten bigger, and a vigorous and wide search started and ended with finding Kraut Law Group. I research and checked all the database of lawyer credentials such as this one to be sure Atty Kraut and his team we're legit, and I then I finally inquired after seeing Atty Kraut's prosecutorial experience in the LA Major fraud division, and Atty Hankoff's senior defense experience. Believe me, if you have never had to deal with the justice system, you need the best on your side. Boy did I make the best decision possible. Got a call back immediately to get some preliminary information then had an appointment set to discuss in person. Atty Kraut asked me the tough questions and prepared me for a tough fight ahead and gave me the rest assurance after learning of my story. He does not just take anyone on as a client, because of his reputation, he is very selective and my wife and I were glad and grateful when he said "Yes, we can and will help you through this!". He told what to expect, made sure I was making the right decision, he even asked me and my wife to go to lunch and think of it and make calls as necessary to make the right decision for our lives, because this was a very important one. I come back and we signed the retainer agreement and he immediately contacted them and told them that moving forward they needed to contact him and his office. Which alleviated my stress level. It took a while, since my former employer decided to take their matter to the local police and begin a long investigation, most likely following me around and checking my accounts etc. Then COVID and all this crazy 2020 happened. And then I get a communication from the Sheriff after this whole time that they wanted to speak to me. My stress level as anyone's would, shot up immediately, my first call was to my Attys. Was again reassured that this was part of the legal/justice system and not to worry, they would find out more details and get back to me. When a date was finally set for the interview/interrogation, my expectations were explained to me and guided me on how it should go and I had a very surprisingly pleasant interview/interrogation with my legal team right there beside me helping me along the way. Again the wait began and I received a letter with a court date since the case was at the District attorneys court, now that the investigation had concluded from the Law enforcement side. This was the climax of my stress levels, imagining all those shows you see on TV. Spoke to the law office immediate and they got a hold of the information right away that it was a premature letter sent, that my case was still in review. I was already preparing for the worst, making plans with my wife and family about a possible long trial and all the grief associated with it. And Atty Hankoff and Atty Kraut did all the communication with the DAs office and Law Enforcement as they always had. Today early in the morning. I get a call from these amazing Attys. Your case has been completely rejected by the DAs office. I am eternally grateful and so is my wife and 4 kids to these Gentlemen. Best news of 2020 and thing since sliced bread. I love them to death, but rest assured, I hope that I would never need their amazing services again nor anyone I know. I would not wish what has happened to me upon anyone, even those who wrongfully accused me. But if anyone of you, having doubts, or reading some of these bad reviews, all you have to do is read all the other ones and make the right choice and call the Kraut Law Center and have discuss your situation with them. Be prepared for an honest conversation about your situation, BUT DO NOT EVER DOUBT their capabilities to defend you and get you through this very difficult time. CALL THEM EVEN BEFORE YOU THINK YOU WILL NEED THEM, BEFORE A CASE OR INVESTIGATION. YOU CANNOT PUT A PRICE ON THE BEST TEAM TO GIVE YOU "PEACE OF MIND". Again a warm thank you to Atty Kraut, Atty Hankoff and the team at Kraut Law Center!!! read more

"GOD BLESS YOU, MICHAEL KRAUT!!" Getting pulled over after a couple of glasses of wine and being slapped with a DUI for the first time ever was the most TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE in my entire life!! I was so scared, and although I didn't feel drunk, my BAC was over the legal limit, and at that moment I was just - SCREWED - in my mind. Nothing like this had ever happened to me, let alone GOING TO JAIL and being in a cell with other women who were prostitutes, armed robbers, Identity thieves - you name it. No other experience had ever made me feel that low and full of shame. I was now a "criminal". To add insult to injury, the cops treated me like I had just committed an act of terrorism and were LESS THAN NICE, to put it in short. Being someone with no prior criminal record - EVER, an educated person with a good heart and someone always willing to help others in need, it was a HUGE blow to my self worth to be treated like a common criminal, and I now faced the criminal charges of a DUI, so the nightmare continued beyond the jail part, and I knew I was in for months of more terror and stress. I did a LOT of research on the internet and compared various lawyers I'd found. They all seemed to have big promises, but what stood out for me was that Michael Kraut was Harvard Law educated, had AMAZING reviews (I spent a lot of time in awe reading what he had done for others and I was VERY impressed), and the best of all reasons I chose him (and I thank GOD I did!!!) was that he was actually a former D.A. prosecutor for DUI offenses! He has been on the other side of the system, and is EXTREMELY WELL CONNECTED. He knows the deputies, DMV officers, other attorneys I asked him about - the man knows EVERYONE, and believe me, he knows how it ALL works -from BOTH sides. My favorite thing about Michael Kraut was that He ALWAYS answered his phone. Not some answering service, not an associate - it was always HIM. I probably annoyed him in the beginning because although I didn't want to keep bothering him, I had a LOT of "What if's" and "Will I's". Michael is a very "To-the-point, no-nonsense" person. It wasn't only his way of alleviating my stress by reminding me to stay calm and not to over-think things (which I do), but he had confidence every time I talked to him or sent an email (which he ALWAYS promptly responds to, as well) that gave me the secure sense that he really had everything handled, so I stopped feeling the need to contact him. I didn't have to worry about being in court - he does all of that, or going to my DMV hearings - he does all of that, too. You just hire him. He jumps. He runs. He does it ALL. The outcome of my case was certainly not one I expected: Less than a month after I hired him, he called me and asked if I was ready to hear some good news. I thought perhaps he might tell me my fine was being reduced, or something to that effect at BEST. He calmly told me my case had been DISMISSED!!! I think I was in disbelief and he must have felt my silence of disbelief, because he then calmly clarified that it was OVER and that my "NIGHTMARE WAS FINISHED". My screams of joy and thanks probably broke the poor man's eardrum (Sorry, Mike!) and he then politely said he had to go attend to another issue. All I could manage to get out to him amidst my confusion, relief, questions and thank you's before he had to get off the phone was a huge "GOD BLESS YOU!!!" and I swear I could "hear" him smile over the phone as he said "Oh, well thank you!" and politely excused himself to end the call. Had I not hired Michael Kraut, I could have had more to lose than one ever wants to even think about: My job, a TON of my time, a lot of money in fines, higher insurance rates, my clean record, not to mention my dignity. He really was a Godsend to me and I still want to pick up the phone sometimes and just keep thanking him (and yes, he would answer, but he is a BUSY man and I'll leave him alone :-)). I'll say it once again anyway: "THANK YOU, MICHAEL!!" read more

I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Mr. Kraut as a result of a DUI for which I was arrested. I didn't know where to turn & didn't know I had to retain counsel immediately. (Make sure you retain counsel immediately!) Because he often works discreetly with law enforcement personnel & their family/friends, I was able to obtain his contact info due to the fact that I was engaged to a deputy at the time. Through my then-fiancé's network of partners, I obtained Mr. Kraut's name & contact info. Though my incident took place in San Bernardino County, he still graciously took my case. Mr. Kraut is highly respected & widely known to come to the assistance of law enforcement and their family/friends whenever they themselves get into legal trouble such as this. It's unfortunate some people had less than satisfactory experiences as his clients; I suspect there were other factors at play, but he came through for me 100%. He always knew me by first name, even when I'd call him after hours on his cell phone. I appreciated that. He & his staff were able to successfully rally for the retention of my driving privileges through the DMV, so I never had my license suspended. That was the first victory. It took a long time (over a year since my humiliating arrest) before the entire matter was resolved, but I was able to legally drive the whole time. The incident occurred when I was arrested while driving after having taken legally prescribed pharmaceuticals. The state's test is a simple positive/negative test, so I tested positive for anti-anxiety meds. Mr. Kraut, brilliantly so, recommended I spend an additional $500 to have what's called a "blood split." That is when he requests a portion of the blood drawn on the night in question be submitted to a third-party lab for additional testing, to determine the exact amount present in my system. I'm SO glad he suggested that & SO glad I agreed to it because it proved I only had traces of the drug in my system. He was able to reduce the penalty from a DUI to not only a "wet reckless" but to a "dry reckless" (even better), which wouldn't affect points on my license, insurance rates or worse, jail time. He and his staff fought the DA on my behalf & didn't back down. Even though this was my first offense, I only ended up with a sentence of 1 year's probation & was able to retain my driving privileges. I never even had to step foot in a courtroom; he & his staff took care of everything for me & immediately kept me up to date via email with any activity in my case. As a result of his impeccable work, I'm able to put this shameful chapter of my life behind me & move on, virtually unscathed, as a result of Mr. Kraut & his team's expertise & doggedness. I would recommend his services to ANYONE facing the same dilemma. He is professional, courteous & effective. He knows his stuff. He's sharp & seasoned in the courtroom. If he's good enough to defend police officers & their family/friends, he's sure good enough to defend anyone else. I would disregard any negative reviews because those people may not have been cooperative or diligent in following their cases; as I said, I suspect there were other factors at play that resulted in their dissatisfaction. Whatever their situations may have been, I can only speak for myself & say that Mr. Kraut & his team really came through for me, and for that, I'm eternally grateful. Btw, this is not my real name. I created a dummy account in order to avoid embarrassment with my genuine Yelp friends (who are unaware of my arrest), but I felt it necessary to give credit where credit was due. read more

One night driving home near my place in Beverly Hills I made the mistake of answering a quick text and was pulled over. As the Beverly Hills PD is very strict the next thing I was arrested my vehicle searched and charged with felony of possession of an illegal substance. Before I knew what hit me I was facing some hefty charges and it was apparent that I had been made an example out of. None the less if I didn't get some professional advice quickly I would be facing considerable charges and this could cause an affect on my life that would have unrecoverable consequences. As I had never been in trouble before I immediately panicked, didn't know who to talk to as I didn't want anyone to know or family to find out about this as I was VERY embarrassed. I immediately started to interview and dove into some petty extensive research on attorneys for this type of charge. I have one thing to say, SAVE YOUR SELF the headache, heart ache and countless hours of time I wasted. After meeting with 5 attorneys I fell upon Michael and it was like night and day. His level of professionalism and integrity he operates from is far superior than anyone else I have ever met in his field. Obviously coming into these type of situations like some of us face unfortunately they could have a huge impact on your lives. I couldn't talk about this to anyone so it was eating me alive, i couldn't eat, sleep or focus on my business it was killing me from the inside out. He assured me with a ROCK SOLID PLAN how he was going to go after the case and his plans was better then the other attorneys that I had interviewed. As a former DISTRICT ATTORNEY and knows the business inside and out. He did exactly that and executed it as he said he would being very supportive of my constant checking ins along the way. He was able to get the case dropped from a felony and then was able to get me a deal which meant as soon as I completed a few NA meetings, the case was dropped. As with it being foreign territory for us with a hell of a lot at stake we are sometimes not the easiest to deal with with a ton of anxiety. If you want to put your best foot forward I highly recommend having Michael represent your case as I feel there is no one more focused and passionate at defending criminal law in this city. The results were astounding, he managed to have all 3 felonies dropped and is a TRUE professional. Other attorneys should take a page out of his book. Anonymous -- read more

I had a great problem. i was cought with petty theft in the store and was charged by penal code 484(a). I was absolutely hopeless. i am an immigrant and the misdemeanor would completely harm my chance to become a USA citizen ever, and i could spend at least 6 months in the jail. The store security represented the video of the matter to the court . I was completely desparate . I began to look for the best criminal attorney and met Mr Kraut's videos in youtube. I felt trust and confidence and I applied. I never regret about that. Mr kraut's team fought for my case. They went a long way. And they finally did their best. Mr kraut spoke to a professional in the immigration aspect, he took into consideration all the circumstances concerning all the possible obstacles for my naturalization. He saved my life. My case is DISMISSED , my records will stay CLEAN. This is a transfer from the worst dream ever to the best possible one for an immigrant . I cannot believe yet that this happens. I highly APPRICIATE Mr kraut's and his team's professional fight for me. This is a CHANCE for me to go on living honestly as i used before this matter happened. This is a chance to justify myself for my attorney's and for the judge's trust in me. God bless You and Your family Mr kraut. I am greatfull for your favor and professionalism. I could not even dream about this result. I highly recommend Mr kraut's professional support to people who fell in a disaster like me. read more

Your search for a criminal defense attorney stops here!!! Seven months ago I contacted Michael Kraut of the Kraut Law Group. I was broken, afraid, and scared. My relationship was on the line, and so was my government job. I had never had any experience even SEARCHING for an attorney, nor had I any reason to before, so upon reading his reviews and high ratings, I trusted the public's opinion and decided to solicit his services. Meeting with him the first time made me feel entirely at ease and comfortable with the whole process. I was charged with felony grand theft auto, felony taking a vehicle without owner's permission, and felony receiving stolen property, in Upland, CA. Just this week the entire charges were reduced to a miniscule $700 fine and a misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace. I owe Michael Kraut my life and would highly recommend him to ANYONE in Southern California looking for a criminal attorney, no matter hoe severe or miniscule the charges. DO NOT go into a courtroom without help, and Michael is the best kind of help to have. I can also attest that he himself answers his own phone no matter what time of day or night you call, he is a deeply caring family man, and a true professional that anyone should be proud to be associated with. He is a man I have not only done business with, but a man I am proud to call a close, personal friend. Chris read more

This tool is an overpriced plea lawyer. Waits til the last minute (i.e. your court date) to actually attempt to defend you. Seeks unorthodox plea agreements in which you must admit guilt in order to receive. Due to the off the wall nature of said plea, the judge rejected the plea and the prosuckution, now armed with a "confession," pursues the case with vigor. Mikey, you never offered me legal advice of any worth and don't return calls, instead having your receptionist "review" discovery with me in your lobby. Granted, you're prolly in Cabo spending our retainers. I know how much you like to stfu, so please continue to do so and don't disclose my case information like you have with other negative reviewers. Hope you had fun ringing in the new year with all your buddies from the DAs office. Scumbag. read more