Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer

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If you or a loved one faces misdemeanor or felony charges, contact Michael Kraut at the Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Inc. for help. The Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Inc. has offices throughout the Los Angeles area and is also available to travel to your home to discuss your personal situation.

Tell us what happened and when your next court date is. We’ll give you a clear plan for what comes next, what to avoid, and how to protect your record and freedom. One of the most important first steps you can take is to conduct a pre-filing investigation to try to prevent any criminal case from being filed.

What to expect on Day 1 (Los Angeles court reality)

Many felony matters are heard at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center (CCB) located at 201 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, 90012. This is in downtown Los Angeles. Plan to arrive 30–45 minutes early to go through security and locate your department. We’ll meet you by the courtroom and take control of the strategy from the first appearance.

As a premier Los Angeles criminal lawyer, Michael Kraut was trained and attended Harvard Law School and then spent 14 years as a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County. He worked in the prestigious Hardcore Gang Homicide Division and the Major Frauds Division. Attorney Kraut tried in excess of 86 jury trials to verdict and has won an unheard of 99% of his felony jury trials.

Drawing on his experiences, contacts and relationships with prosecutors, law enforcement and judges within the criminal justice system, Mr. Kraut knows the inner workings of law enforcement investigations and how prosecutors assemble their cases against a suspect. Mr. Kraut is known for "working up" his cases by conducting a thorough and independent investigation separate and apart from law enforcement. He leaves no stone unturned when defending his clients, whether they are fighting DUI charges, a complex white collar crime, or a high-profile murder case. Attorney Kraut understands that his client's interests and he will work hard to keep them out of jail and free of a criminal record.

Mr. Kraut has lectured to law enforcement on investigative techniques and taught prosecutors on courtroom trial tactics. He has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and throughout print media.

Criminal Defense throughout the Los Angeles Metro Area

When you’re accused of a crime in Los Angeles, the process moves fast, and the system is built to pressure you into quick decisions. We don’t operate that way. Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, Inc., defends clients across the Los Angeles metro area in misdemeanor and felony cases by building leverage early. Our defense strategy includes, but is not limited to, immediate case triage, evidence preservation, targeted investigation, and aggressive motion practice designed to expose weaknesses in the government’s proof.

A major advantage of working with our firm is perspective. Michael Kraut is a former Los Angeles County prosecutor who understands how these cases are assembled, what gets charged, what gets overcharged, what facts get ignored, and what assumptions get baked into a police report. We use that knowledge to identify the pressure points, such as the legality of the stop and detention, the reliability of witness statements, the accuracy of identifications, the handling of digital evidence, and whether the prosecution can actually prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt.

Arrested or Under Investigation in Los Angeles? Take Control Early

If you’ve been arrested, contacted by law enforcement, served with a warrant, or told you’re under investigation, do not try to explain your way out of it. The smartest move is to engage counsel immediately to protect your rights and set the defense strategy before the prosecution sets the narrative.

A Law Firm That’s Local to Los Angeles

If your matter is set at CCB or another Los Angeles courthouse, early intervention matters. The sooner we get involved, the more options you keep, especially before statements are taken and evidence gets packaged for filing.

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