Michael E. Kraut, Managing Attorney

Michael Kraut brings more than three decades of legal and trial experience to his defense of clients, and he has earned national recognition and top ratings as a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer. Time and again, he has been rated the best criminal defense attorney in the city. Through Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers, the firm xhe founded, he defends individuals, professionals, executives, and companies that are under criminal investigation or facing charges anywhere in Los Angeles and Southern California. To arrange a free consultation, phone Michael Kraut at (323) 464-6453.

Former Deputy District Attorney on Your Side
Before launching his own defense practice, Michael Kraut worked for more than 14 years as a senior prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, heading teams that investigated and prosecuted crimes. Because he has worked on both sides of a criminal case, he knows firsthand how the government assembles its evidence, approaches plea negotiations, and takes a case to trial. That insider knowledge is especially useful before charges are filed: Mr. Kraut often steps in at the pre-filing stage and works directly with prosecutors to persuade them to close an investigation or file lesser charges.

Recognition, Awards, and Academic Background
Michael Kraut’s recognition includes selection to Super Lawyers and a perfect rating of 10 on Avvo and a perfect rating of 10 on Justia. EliteLawyer.com has honored him as a Top Attorney, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel places him in the Top One Percent of criminal defense lawyers. His work as a prosecutor brought him the Citizen’s Award from the Black Prosecutors Association of Los Angeles (BPLA), Justice for Homicide Victims’ Outstanding Homicide Prosecutor award, and the Association of Deputy District Attorneys’ ADDA Award. His education took him to Cornell University, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and Harvard Law School.

Defense Practice and Courtroom Record
Clients turn to Michael Kraut for defense against a broad spectrum of felony and misdemeanor accusations, among them DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, white-collar crime, fraud, theft, violent crime, and homicide. His caseload has included high-profile prosecutions in California’s state courts as well as in federal court. Executives and professionals often bring him in while an investigation is still under way, aiming to head off charges before they are ever filed. His standing as a nationally known authority is reflected in the ratings that have repeatedly named him the leading criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles.

In the courtroom, Michael Kraut’s record as a Los Angeles prosecutor includes more than 80 felony cases tried before juries, a 99% success rate, and assignments to both the Hardcore Gang Division and the Major Frauds Division. He made national headlines by uncovering corrupt officers linked to the LAPD Rampart scandal, and he has instructed law enforcement officers and prosecutors on how to conduct criminal investigations.

Television and Media Commentary
Michael Kraut is also known as a media commentator who explains criminal cases through the lens of his own courtroom experience. His analysis has been featured on CNN, Fox News, BBC News, Good Morning America, and KTLA, as well as other outlets at both the national and local levels.

Committed to Protecting Your Future
Highly regarded for his experience and dedication, Michael Kraut stands up for clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area and across Southern California. He combines battle-tested trial advocacy, sharp investigative instincts, and an insider’s view of how prosecutors operate to protect what matters most to his clients: their freedom, their livelihoods, and their good names. To discuss your case in a free consultation, contact Michael or call him at (323) 464-6453.