Law Office of Michael G. Raab - Burbank, CA

Three Decades of Proven State and Federal Criminal Defense

When your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line, having a seasoned courtroom litigator with an extraordinary record is vital. The Law Office of Michael G. Raab delivers elite criminal defense representation to individuals, professionals, and corporate leaders facing state and federal investigations. Centrally located in the Burbank Business District, the practice is guided by founder Michael Gary Raab, who earned his philosophy degree from the University of California at Berkeley in 1989 and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of La Verne College of Law in 1993. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1994, attorney Raab has dedicated nearly three decades to defending clients across Southern California and throughout the nation. He is widely recognized across the legal community for drafting the prevailing briefs in the landmark United States Supreme Court decision United States v. Bajakajian, which established fundamental constitutional protections under the Eighth Amendment.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense Practice Areas

With thousands of courtroom appearances and jury trials, the Law Office of Michael G. Raab represents clients through every phase of criminal proceedings. Whether you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer for pre-filing negotiations or find an experienced attorney to mount a vigorous courtroom defense, Michael Raab provides authoritative legal support across the criminal spectrum:

• Federal criminal defense: Defending clients facing aggressive prosecution by federal agencies in the United States District Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Drug crimes defense: Securing dismissals, charge reductions, and diversion programs in major drug trafficking, possession for sale, and manufacturing prosecutions.
• DUI defense and vehicular crimes: Protecting driving privileges and personal liberty in complex felony DUI collisions, repeat offenses, and hit-and-run matters.
• Violent crimes and California strike cases: Handling serious felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, criminal threats, and homicide.
• Theft and white-collar defense: Protecting executives and business owners accused of embezzlement, identity theft, grand theft, and corporate fraud.
• Search and seizure constitutional challenges: Filing aggressive motions to suppress evidence obtained through unreasonable police searches and Fourth Amendment violations.

Client-Focused Advocacy and Innovative Team Strategy

Navigating criminal prosecution is often overwhelming for defendants and their families. The Law Office of Michael G. Raab emphasizes direct, frequent communication, ensuring clients are educated on every legal detail and strategic option. Utilizing an agile, technology-driven approach, attorney Raab builds customized teams of private investigators, forensic specialists, and expert witnesses tailored specifically to each case. This modern approach lowers unnecessary overhead while maintaining uncompromised quality and courtroom firepower.

24/7 Accessibility in the Burbank Business District

Situated at 303 North Glenoaks Boulevard, Suite 200, the firm is minutes from major courthouses throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California. Because arrests and police interrogations occur at any hour, the practice provides 24-hour service seven days a week. If you need a criminal defense attorney urgently to intervene during an arrest or investigation, Michael Raab offers free, confidential initial consultations to safeguard your constitutional rights from the very start.