Being accused of criminal conduct is a scary and difficult problem.  Even innocent people can be arrested, incur loss of income and reputation, and suffer the risk of lengthy incarceration.  YOU NEED someone that you can trust to take on the system.  The criminal justice system is an adversarial system.  You need a strong advocate who knows how to protect your rights, fight the system and present the evidence that is the most favorable to your position.

With over 22 years of criminal law expertise and acknowledged by his peers as a SUPER LAWYER in 2005 and 2006, MICHAEL CHASTAINE can provide Creative Solutions for Difficult Problems for those accused of criminal misconduct.

Formally Of Counsel with Rothschild Wishek & Sands LLP in Sacramento, MICHAEL CHASTAINE is now providing quality representation in Folsom, California.  The Chastaine Law Office will provide uncompromising legal advice and representation in the criminal law arena in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Solano, Amador, and San Joaquin Counties.

MICHAEL CHASTAINE has extensive expertise in most areas of criminal law, including sexual misconduct; homicide; registration issues; issues involving Megan's Law; driving under the influence and crimes of violence.  Mr. Chastaine has appeared before the Third and Sixth Appellate Districts, as well as the California Supreme Court.  Mr. Chastaine can provide effective representation in juvenile, State and Federal Courts, as well as at various professional licensing boards.  Mr. Chastaine can also represent you in your post-conviction appeals and writs.

Over the 22+ years that Mr. Chastaine has been a criminal defense attorney, he has tried scores of jury trials in numerous counties, in both state and federal court, and has obtained many not guilty verdicts.  Few lawyers have the trial experience that you will enjoy being represented by MICHAEL CHASTAINE.

RECENT JURY TRIAL RESULTS:

March 2008 - Placer County - Massage therapist charged with multiple counts of sexual battery - Not guilty all counts

January 2008 - Placer County - taxi driver charged with rape of an intoxicated person - Not guilty all counts

October 2007 - San Joaquin County - child molest charges - Not guilt all counts

April 2007 - Sacramento County - Business man charged with Battery - Not guilty all counts

February 2007 - Solano County - school teacher charged with multiple counts of child molest - mistrial/hung jury followed by a favorable settlement

July 2006 - San Joaquin County - Step father accused of child molest - Not guilty all counts

If you are accused of a crime YOU NEED a strong attorney who is not afraid to take on law enforcement.  MICHAEL CHASTAINE can provide the knowledgeable legal advice and aggressive representation that you need.  You need a proven winner!  I care what happens to you.

Browse through the pages of this website to learn more about Mr. Chastaine and his legal expertise.  Find out what he suggests if you are being investigated or have been arrested and read about various other criminal law topics, including Megan's Law, Jessica's Law, and 290 registration issues.