Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney John L. Michels

The best law office I will forever be grateful for for Mr John l michels he was there for me every step of the way almost a year fighting for my freedom I’ll definitely recommend this guy was looking at Somme serious prison time got it dropped down to a misdemeanor really saved my life really straight forward man and respected in the Riverside community thank you ms Jhon

This is an update to my original review. I apologize for not having on the same thread. I was not able to edit the original review. When our family first hired John Michels, he told us he would fight for the best possible outcome while also being honest about the challenges we faced. He never made unrealistic promises. Instead, he gave us realistic expectations, explained every possible strategy, and prepared us for every scenario. Our family member was charged with PC 192(c)(2), Vehicular Manslaughter Without Gross Negligence, following a tragic automobile accident. This has been one of the most difficult experiences our family has ever endured, and our hearts continue to go out to everyone affected. The emotional weight of this tragedy is something we will carry throughout our lives. From the beginning, John's primary goal was to pursue Judicial Diversion. He was very upfront that obtaining Judicial Diversion in this type of case would be extremely difficult. We appreciated his honesty because it built trust. He never gave us false hope, but he also never stopped fighting. After months of preparation and advocacy, the court granted a Judicial Diversion for our son based on the fact that he completed all the terms of the diversion requirement. This successful completion has lead to a case dismissal. For our family, this outcome was nothing short of life-changing. John Michels gave our son an opportunity to move forward with his life without the lifelong burden of a criminal conviction. As a parent we all want the best for our children. Our choice of John Michels was the best decision that we could have ever made. Throughout the entire process, John and his staff treated us with compassion, professionalism, and respect. They answered our questions, kept us informed, and stood beside us during one of the most emotionally difficult periods of our lives. If you are looking for an attorney who is experienced, honest, compassionate, and willing to fight for the best possible outcome, we highly recommend The Law Offices of John Michels.  We will always be grateful for his dedication, his professionalism, and everything he and his team did for our family. His whole team was there for us throughout the whole process.

Best lawyer ever. Got everything dropped when I was told there was no chance. So grateful for his work, he’s worth every penny

I recently had my felony charges dropped down to a misdemeanor thanks to the help and expertise of John. These last few months have been extremely stressful but John and his team helped me through this and because of their work I came out on top. I highly recommend his firm to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney.

How do you write a review for someone who literally saved your life? I don't know that words will ever truly be enough, but I do know that I will spend the rest of my life grateful for everything my attorney did for me. When I hired him, I was facing some of the darkest and most terrifying moments of my life. The charges against me were incredibly serious, and it felt like my entire future was hanging by a thread. From the very beginning, he never treated me like just another case or another paycheck. He treated me like a person. He listened, he cared, and he never once gave up on me. Every chance he had, he stood up for me and fought for me. No matter how many questions I had or how overwhelmed I became, he always took the time to answer my calls or return them quickly. Knowing I had someone who genuinely believed in me gave me hope when I needed it most. The moment I'll never forget happened after my final court date. Everything had been signed, the case was over, and before we walked away, he looked at me and said, "I'm proud of you." Those four words meant more than I can ever put into words. They weren't something he had to say—they were sincere. After everything we had been through together, it felt like they came from family. In that moment, I realized he hadn't just been my attorney. He had been someone who stood beside me through the hardest chapter of my life, believed in me when I struggled to believe in myself, and helped me find a path forward. Because of him, I was given the opportunity to rebuild my life. That is a gift I will never take for granted. If you're looking for an attorney who is not only exceptionally skilled but also compassionate, honest, responsive, and someone who truly cares about the people he represents, you will not find anyone better. Thank you for fighting for me when I needed someone the most. Thank you for believing in me. And thank you for helping give me a second chance. I will carry that gratitude with me for the rest of my life.

John Michels is by far #1 recommended, he has helped my family so much, we are truly thankful to have him successfully help us.

I can't thank Mr.John Michaels enough.He helped my loved one out of a tough situation. She was facing two felonies and he was able to get her into a mental diversion program. No jail time. He is very profesional, honest from the get go and doesn't sugar coat anything. He's a very honest man that cares and will fight for you. If your looking for a lawyer Mr. Michaels. I want to say is the best lawyer around. After reviewing his website and others I didnt spend too much time looking. I knew he was the one to hire just by looking at his experience and reviews. Hes very informative, personable, and goes above and beyond. He's very good at what he does, so look no further. This was one of the most stressful times of our life and he helped us through it and did an outstanding job. Daniel was also very honest, helpful, patient, friendly, down to earth, and answered all of our questions every time we called. Thank you so much John and Daniel and bless you both!!!

If what you are looking for is quality and capability in a man who can give you your best chance at defending yourself, John Micheals should be who you choose. After years of trying to circumvent the mental health issues of my ex-wife I finally left her when I was arrested under felony level domestic violence claims. I thought that I would never see my son again or would be unable to stay working full-time in my field to ensure his needs were met. However, thanks to John and his team I can move on from this process months later having the district attorney choose not to file charges against me. Gratitude is an understatement of how I feel for the meticulous level of detail John took in my case to help me through this process. I can now remain present in my son’s life going forward thanks to the work John did for me.

I can’t express the amount of gratitude I have for John. The last two years have been rough to say the least. When I started this process I was terrified because this is my first time ever having any legal trouble. John told me from the beginning that this wasn’t going to be easy but he will walk me through this every step of the way and he did just that. I was facing multiple years in jail, and I wasn’t hopeful until John. John had a plan for me and with following each step, we had incredible results. John fought for these two years for me and always kept great communication, was honest, and always showed up. If I needed anything or if I had a question, I could reach him and his team at any time, which gave me the most peace. John is one of those lawyers that say, they will fight for you and actually will! I’m still so in shocked with the outcome of no jail time, it is just incredible! John is absolutely worth putting all your trust into. I couldn’t be more grateful for all of him and his team’s efforts. If you need any legal advice or thinking of hiring John, please do. 10000/10 recommended. Again I couldn’t say it enough, thank you so very much John! Thank you for believing in me and being such a great advocate for me. God bless you!

Im trying my best to get a hold of you. You reviews are awesome and I hope I get a hold of you. My family needs the help