Chastaine Jones

Luke Kopp _{on Google}

Jan 5th, 2022

I was very satisfied with the two consultations I received with Martin Jones, as preparation for representing myself. I was impressed with how efficient Martin was in understanding the details of my case, clearly he is very versed with the legal process. He was able to help keep the main topics at hand so I could get all of my questions answered. I found Martin to be easy to talk to, responsive and accommodating of my timelines. I would definitely use him again in the future should the need arise.

Howard bisla _{on Google}

Feb 28th, 2022

I hired Micheal Chastaine in 2019 after having gone thru 2 other criminal attoneys (Terry Gilbeau and Barry Zimmerman). I hired Michael because of his reputation dealing with my type of case. Unfortuantely it was well publiized and Placer County DA's office apppeared to want to make an example of me. Micheal was able to naviagte a settlement that was significantly better then what the other 2 attorneys were trying to get me to agree to .The result also got me to where the 5 years parole that we took ended up going to probation within 30 days who then removed me from probation after 1 year.
A big part of my resolutionwas that I felt Michael actaully cared and tried to get me a reasonable result. Terry Gilbeau was a friend and more business law and not able to provide the defense I needed. Barry Zimmerman is the attoney you recommend to you're worst enemy- horrible in everyway. Perhaps after having to deal with such criminal law incompetence as I did with Zimmerman I was very biased toward the service I receieved from Micheal. Hope to never have to use Michaeal Chastaine again but if I ever need criminal defense, will definaely always go to Michael first.
Ps one of the best things Michael did was inform me in detail of the process and strategy we were going to use.Also provided 2 books to help me understand the process and why it was best to fight to get the result we needed.

Mary Anne Martin _{on Google}

Jan 13th, 2022

Michael Chastaine is the most lazy and dangerous attorney I have encountered during the 15 years I have been practicing law. He was completely unprepared for the preliminary hearing and trial after being paid over $60K to represent my sister, which seriously prejudiced his client. While his client was facing LIFE IN PRISON for crimes she did not commit, Mr. Chastaine insisted on vacationing in Mexico the WEEK BEFORE TRIAL so he could drink on the beach with family and friends. He then filed a motion with the court asking to be relieved as counsel because his client had to fire him for being completely unprepared.
All of this can be confirmed in the public record in Sacramento Superior Court case People v. Lane # 19FE010439: see motion to continue jury trial filed by Chastaine on November 1, 2020 with a declaration signed by Michael Chastaine under penalty of perjury which essentially admits that he rendered ineffective assistance of counsel, as well as the transcript from the November 5, 2020 hearing regarding substitution of counsel. It's horrifying that this man has a law license. If anyone you care about is thinking of hiring this attorney, or has already retained him, RUN AWAY before he ruins your life and liberty!

Andrea _{on Google}

Jun 25th, 2021

Michael Chastaine came in my life when everything seemed to go against me.
I got indicted by the FBI on a federal case in the Eastern District of California.
Let's say I am not the individual that put too much trust in authorities and lawyers.
Little did I know that there are stand up individual like Michael still out there.
In many occasions he took time out of his personal life to meet with me, help me and guide me through such a difficult process.
Not only he represented me through the whole journey, but went far beyond his duty as criminal defense attorney to assure I would get the best outcome.
At the end what made him an outstanding attorney is the fact that he is a human after all, he understand that we all are and treat you like one.
He has a solid reputation within the federal system and maintain good relationships with every moving part of the government.
With his experience he was able to come out with the best strategy and guidance to give me the best possible outcome in my case.
Highly recommended criminal defense.