With over 23 years of criminal law expertise, MICHAEL CHASTAINE--founding member of The Chastaine Law Office--has been acknowledged by his peers as a SUPER LAWYER in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
While our primary focus continues to be the representation of people accused of criminal misconduct, The Chastaine Law Office also offers representation in the areas of family law and administrative law.
It's all about the client--we care what happens to you!
Being accused of criminal conduct is frightening. 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. We care about you!
The Chastaine Law Office will provide uncompromising legal advice and representation in the counties of Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Solano, Amador and San Joaquin.
MICHAEL CHASTAINE
With over 23 years of criminal law expertise and acknowledged by his peers as a SUPER LAWYER in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, Michael Chastainecan provide Creative Solutions for Difficult Problems for those accused of criminal misconduct. Based on his extensive experience and highly regarded reputation in the legal community, Michael Chastaine enjoys a "superb" rating on
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Formally Of Counsel with Rothschild Wishek & Sands LLP in Sacramento, Michael Chastaine is now providing top quality representation in Folsom, California.
Michael Chastaine has extensive expertise in criminal law, including sexual misconduct; homicide; registration issues; issues involving Megan's Law; driving under the influence, crimes of violence, and white collar crimes. Michael Chastaine has appeared before the Third and Sixth Appellate Districts, as well as the California Supreme Court. Michael Chastaine can provide effective representation for adult and juvenile clients in state and federal courts, as well as at various professional licensing boards. Michael Chastaine can also represent you in your post-conviction appeals and writs.
Over the 23+ 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.
THE CHASTAINE LAW OFFICE
With over 35 years of collective experience, The Chastaine Law Office works well as a team. Our clients enjoy the concerted expertise and creativity of Michael Chastaine, Jake Stebner, and Melody Chastaine.
Melody Chastaine enjoyed 12 years of experience in the Santa Clara Public Defenders Office, representing adult and juvenile clients charged with both misdemeanors and felonies. Melody Chastaine’s ability to achieve ideal settlements for her clients has been proven repeatedly. After taking time off to raise her family, Melody Chastaine has returned to the practice of criminal law and has expanded her practice to include family law. Melody will use her proven strength in negotiation and advocacy to resolve matters involving divorce, separation, and child custody.
Jason ("Jake") Stebner began his legal education in 2005 at Texas Wesleyan School of Law in Fort
Worth, Texasand then completed his final semester of law school in Sacramento, at McGeorge School of Law in May of 2008. After taking, and passing, the July 2008 CaliforniaBar Exam, Jake Stebner began clerking for the Chastaine Law Office. With Michael Chastaine as his mentor, Jake Stebner has been able to develop his legal skills and problem-solving talents at an accelerated pace.
If you are accused of a crime YOU NEED a strong attorney who is not afraid to take on law enforcement. THE CHASTAINE LAW OFFICE can provide the knowledgeable legal advice and aggressive representation that you need. You need a proven winner! Here, at the Chastaine Law Office, it's all about the client--we care what happens to you.