Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Michels

I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your dedication, compassion, and professionalism throughout my case. From the very beginning, you were kind, straightforward, and genuine -- you didn't sugarcoat anything, but you always took the time to truly listen and guide me through one of the most difficult times in my life.
Your knowledge, patience, and persistence gave me hope when I felt lost, and your commitment to justice reminded me that I wasn't alone in this process. You not only represented me with skill, but you also encouraged me to grow, invest in my sobriety, and believe in the possibility of a better future.
I truly appreciate how you handled my case with both strength and understanding, balancing your legal expertise with genuine humanity.
Because of your hard work and support, I've been able to find peace, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Thank you for standing by me, believing in me, and helping me take steps toward healing and restoration. I will always be grateful for the difference you've made in my life.

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with Attorney John Michales. This was my first run-in with the law, and I was overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of what to expect. I am so glad I made the decision to hire John — he guided me through every step with clarity, reassurance, and genuine care.

From the beginning, he was incredibly helpful, patient, and diligent. He never took the easy way out or pushed me into a quick plea. Instead, he fought hard for me at every stage to achieve the best possible outcome. The mitigation steps he advised me to take were essential in building a strong, thorough package that ultimately played a major role in getting my charge reduced.

I also want to acknowledge his staff, especially Daniel, the paralegal. Daniel was incredibly helpful, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Their teamwork made a stressful situation feel manageable, and I always felt like I had a dedicated team behind me.

My case was complicated and took longer than expected, but John’s fees remained fair and transparent the entire time. He never tried to increase the cost or take advantage of the situation — something I deeply respect and appreciate.

Because of John’s advocacy, strategy, and the work we did together, my original felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, and I received only the statutory minimum probation. The outcome was far better than I ever expected, and it would not have been possible without John and his team.

If you need an attorney who truly cares about his clients, knows the law, and will fight for you with integrity, I highly recommend John Michales. He made a real difference in my life.

-Teddy

I'm eternally grateful for Attorney John Michels and his Excellent Team. John gave me the second chance that I desperately needed. Now my family and I can continue moving forward. I highly recommend this Attorney. Don't wait. Get this guy now! Thank you John

John Michels and his staff were just what we needed during one of the more stressful times of our lives. After meeting with John we were impressed with his credentials and years of experience so we placed our trust in him and it paid off in a big way. Felony charges were dismissed prior to our court date and we owe that to pre trial review performed by John. He advised us on steps to take and thanks to John and his staff we have a second chance on life and plan to make the most of it. We highly recommend John and his staff based on our experience and outcome.

I am still in shock of my outcome. I am incredibly, grateful for John Michels and his team. This year has been one of the roughest times of my life. This was my first time having criminal legal issues and I am so thankful that I found Mr. Michels. Communication was great, I never felt alone throughout my process, all of my questions were answered. I know that my decision to hire Mr. Michels was hands down the best and most important decision I have made. His advice in handling my case gave me the best option that I could have wanted, given my situation. I am forever grateful

Courteous and professional. Worth every penny. I would refer John to friends and family, and I even got his number on speed dial 👍

I am so grateful to John L Michaels, and Daniel his assistant. They truly did an amazing job with my son’s case. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!

This is the second time I’ve hired John Michael to represent me in a defense case — and once again, he went above and beyond. I was wrongly arrested despite having no prior record. John meticulously reviewed the police report, examined the body-cam footage, and filed a motion for dismissal. The prosecution offered a drug-class diversion, but I refused because I was truly just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Having John on my side gave me enormous peace of mind — I knew if anyone could get this dismissed, it was him. Thank you to John and his entire staff for your professionalism, dedication, and outstanding representation.
If your in need of representation from an experienced lawyer who works for you the he is your man.

I can’t thank John Michaels enough for what he did for me. When I first hired him, I was facing a serious felony charge that could’ve changed my life forever. From the very beginning, he was honest, professional, and incredibly dedicated. He took the time to explain every step of the process, kept me updated, and fought hard for the best possible outcome.

His confidence in the courtroom and attention to detail made all the difference, he spotted things in my case that other attorneys would have completely missed. Because of his hard work, my felony was reduced to a misdemeanor, and I was able to move forward with my life.

I truly felt like they cared about me as a person, not just another case file. If you’re ever in a tough legal situation and want someone who will fight for you and deliver real results, I highly recommend John L. Michels. He gave me a second chance at life.

Award winning defense attorney is a highly understated title when describing the talent, mind and abilities that Mr. John L Michels Esquire provides his clients when defending them in a court of law and he is hands down in my book which has quite a few pages of court appearances and many different defense attorneys both in California and the tri State areas. in my days and for the rest of my time on earth if I should ever need to retain another defense attorney I strictly and strongly advise anyone in need of a defense above all the rest look in one direction and one direction only and that is the law offices of Mr. John L Michal's. he is a very smart and methodical and an all knowing attorney that in whichever case is at hand will already know which route what things you should be doing to not only help yourself but help him help you get the best possible outcome. and by fallowing his orders whichever way he advises doing them and by not questioning but only fallowing what his many years of practice has taught him for my case which was a case where my wishes for the outcome were probably both outrageous and 10 times out of 10 would never happen but as I said by keeping my ears open mouth shut and doing everything he suggested not only made the outcome in a case where jail time was more likely than not a mandatory thing but instead I got my rights back that I was about to loose forever to me all without a day in jail and a very minor sentence of probation not only were my wishes answered but the confidence Mr. Michal's makes you feel while in court is like nothing I have gotten from any other attorney iv ever retained I strongly suggest anyone that is serious about getting their best possible most tangible within sight outcome go to only one place and that is and will always be for me THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN L MICHAL'S riverside California