The Chastaine
Gold River, CA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Recognized for his excellence and integrity in the practice of law, Mike Chastaine has been selected by his peers to the Best Lawyers in America list since 2013, to the Northern California Super Lawyers list since 2005, to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, plus the 2018 Top 100 DUI Attorneys in Northern California list. Attorney Michael Chastaine also has the top ranking, 10.0, in the peer-reviewed AVVO site.Attorney Michael Chastaine is also established as one of the Sacramento area’s top sex crime attorneys. Over the course of his career, he has successfully handled all manner of these types of cases. He also provides outstanding representation for adult and juvenile clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before various professional licensing boards. He provides effective representation in post-conviction appeals and writs. Michael has appeared before the Third and Sixth Appellate Districts, as well as the California Supreme Court.With over 50 years of experience in criminal defense, Chastaine Jones is the place to call if you have been arrested or charged with criminal misconduct.Founder of Chastaine JonesIn 2007, Mike Chastaine opened Chastaine Jones, putting his comprehensive experience of criminal law to work on behalf of those who have been accused of criminal misconduct in the many counties and communities surrounding Sacramento, in Northern California. Prior to that, Attorney Chastaine served 11 years as a Deputy Public Defender for Santa Clara County and worked for five years in the county’s Alternate Defender Office before serving for six years as “of counsel” to a well-respected private practice firm in Sacramento.Partner at Chastaine JonesMartin Jones has over 15 years experience as a criminal defense trial attorney. Martin started his career in Madera County as a public defender in the high-volume traffic court. Eventually he became a felony supervisor for all their criminal cases. He then moved to the Placer County Public Defender Office as the Assistant Chief Defense Attorney. Martin was one of the most experienced trial attorneys in Placer County, having tried more than 60 cases, including homicide, sex offenses, arson, domestic violence, driving under the influence, fraud, theft, and large volume drug incidents.Associate at Chastaine JonesJessica Davis works on general criminal matters and sex offenses, including domestic violence, drugs and crimes of violence. Jessica is a creative problem solver when it comes to advocating for her clients. She gets deep into the details of her cases to build the best strategy for each client. Jessica has an unmatched work ethic and gives every client the respect and attention he or she needs.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
Domestic Violence
White Collar Crime
Language
English
Contact
Chastaine Jones2377 Gold Meadow WaySuite 100Gold River, CA, 95670
Office: (916) 542-6924
Website: N/AReviews
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.
Hired the Chastaine Law Firm after speaking with at least 15 different offices that didn’t want to work on my case. From the moment Liise answered the phone, I could tell this was the place I wanted to represent me. Jessica and Michael were both very knowledgeable and patient with me. Jessica was extremely positive from the first conversation. It made me comfortable all throughout the process. My motion was granted after 11 years! Thanks again to the Chastaine Law First. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of an attorney. They changed my life for the better!
Michael Chastaine and his staff are amazing. I had the chance to work with two of his lawyers, Dominick Welch and Jay Manning, who are both great lawyers as well. I was dealing with a stressful time in my life and their hard work greatly lessen that. Ultimately, they were able to get my case dismissed. TWICE. I am a Veteran and there are certain legal avenues that can be taken for Veterans. The Chastaine Law Office put forth the time and effort to explore these avenues to give me the best possible results. I am forever grateful to this team and highly recommend them if you ever find yourself in a legal problem.
I was wrongly arrested for DUI by an overzealous officer and had to work very hard to get out of the system's grip once I was in it. Jay at Chastaine worked hard, was attentive to my case, had a number of creative ideas about how to find evidence to support my case, and eventually managed to convince the DA to drop the bogus charge before it went to trial. Thank you!! Being wrongly arrested and prosecuted was a huge ordeal, but it would have been a hundred times worse if I hadn't found a great attorney.
I hired The Chastaine Law Firm to help me with a complicated expungmenet. Mr. Chastaine and his staff were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. I mainly spoke with Katrina from his office and she was great. I had two different charges that needed to be expunged and we were successful in getting them both expunged. If I were to need an attorney in the future I wouldn't hesitate to use the Chastaine Law Firm again.
I appeared in court several times with Michael Chastaine by my side. At one point, I wondered if the matter could ever be successfully resolved in my favor. Mr. Chastaine, however, remained optimistic and persevered through the tedious court process. In the end, the judge did rule in my favor. For that reason, I am grateful for Michael Chastaine’s representation and the help of the staff at the Chastaine Law Office. I’m glad I chose them to handle my legal needs.
In 2015, I contacted The Chastaine Law Office and it didn't take long for me to sincerely wish that Michael Chastaine had been the first lawyer that I had turned to over years of emotional turmoil and victimization. He was so responsive to our concerns, to our lack of knowledge, and our fears. He was knowledgeable, skilled, honest, forthright, empathetic and conscientious. While it was not possible to wipe out all that had been done to us, he completed immediate steps and guidance for future actions. I came to believe beyond any doubt that Michael Chastaine truly cared and would utilize his considerable expertise to his utmost in order to help us. I know from experience that grappling with the legal system is overwhelming and doing so without competent and compassionate legal assistance was an utterly frightening and demoralizing experience. Justice constituted a political agenda. From that past, I learned the importance of having an excellent lawyer. There are few words strong enough to express the relief I feel, knowing that Michael Chastaine will be there for me and my family. A Grateful Client
I retained the Chastaine law firm to help me with an arrest on flimsy grounds. Mike and his associate Jake got my arrest expunged from the record - and did a great job at getting everything filed to make that happen, and guiding me through the court process.
The Chastaine Law Office is the only law firm I will go to for any of my legal needs. They represented me in a recent case and achieved everything I was hoping to accomplish. Their knowledge of the law, dedication, and hard work made it possible to resolve issues I wished to leave in the past. From start to finished, they kept me informed concerning the progress of my case.
I retained Michael Chastaine to defend me against a temporary restraining order action. Having zero experience with the court system, I was terrified about what this complaint meant for me and the implications of having it granted. At our initial consultation Mr. Chastaine quickly reviewed the complaint and listened carefully to my history of events leading up to this filing, cutting to the chase of the details leading up to this event . While never guaranteeing a successful outcome, he was reassuring about being prepared and presenting a vigorous defense. In the weeks leading up the hearing, Mr. Chastaine was available by phone to talk with me when I had questions or concerns while at the same time investigating the allegations and preparing an appropriate response to file with the court. He also spent considerable time preparing me for my testimony and for the scheduled hearing. In court he was polished, articulate, and demonstrated mastery with questioning witnesses as well as court procedures and application of the law. He was successful in my defense, and I know I could not have gotten through this process without him. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael Chastaine to anyone seeking legal counsel.
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.
Hired the Chastaine Law Firm after speaking with at least 15 different offices that didn’t want to work on my case. From the moment Liise answered the phone, I could tell this was the place I wanted to represent me. Jessica and Michael were both very knowledgeable and patient with me. Jessica was extremely positive from the first conversation. It made me comfortable all throughout the process. My motion was granted after 11 years! Thanks again to the Chastaine Law First. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of an attorney. They changed my life for the better!
Michael Chastaine and his staff are amazing. I had the chance to work with two of his lawyers, Dominick Welch and Jay Manning, who are both great lawyers as well. I was dealing with a stressful time in my life and their hard work greatly lessen that. Ultimately, they were able to get my case dismissed. TWICE. I am a Veteran and there are certain legal avenues that can be taken for Veterans. The Chastaine Law Office put forth the time and effort to explore these avenues to give me the best possible results. I am forever grateful to this team and highly recommend them if you ever find yourself in a legal problem.
I was wrongly arrested for DUI by an overzealous officer and had to work very hard to get out of the system's grip once I was in it. Jay at Chastaine worked hard, was attentive to my case, had a number of creative ideas about how to find evidence to support my case, and eventually managed to convince the DA to drop the bogus charge before it went to trial. Thank you!! Being wrongly arrested and prosecuted was a huge ordeal, but it would have been a hundred times worse if I hadn't found a great attorney.
I hired The Chastaine Law Firm to help me with a complicated expungmenet. Mr. Chastaine and his staff were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. I mainly spoke with Katrina from his office and she was great. I had two different charges that needed to be expunged and we were successful in getting them both expunged. If I were to need an attorney in the future I wouldn't hesitate to use the Chastaine Law Firm again.
I appeared in court several times with Michael Chastaine by my side. At one point, I wondered if the matter could ever be successfully resolved in my favor. Mr. Chastaine, however, remained optimistic and persevered through the tedious court process. In the end, the judge did rule in my favor. For that reason, I am grateful for Michael Chastaine’s representation and the help of the staff at the Chastaine Law Office. I’m glad I chose them to handle my legal needs.
In 2015, I contacted The Chastaine Law Office and it didn't take long for me to sincerely wish that Michael Chastaine had been the first lawyer that I had turned to over years of emotional turmoil and victimization. He was so responsive to our concerns, to our lack of knowledge, and our fears. He was knowledgeable, skilled, honest, forthright, empathetic and conscientious. While it was not possible to wipe out all that had been done to us, he completed immediate steps and guidance for future actions. I came to believe beyond any doubt that Michael Chastaine truly cared and would utilize his considerable expertise to his utmost in order to help us. I know from experience that grappling with the legal system is overwhelming and doing so without competent and compassionate legal assistance was an utterly frightening and demoralizing experience. Justice constituted a political agenda. From that past, I learned the importance of having an excellent lawyer. There are few words strong enough to express the relief I feel, knowing that Michael Chastaine will be there for me and my family. A Grateful Client
I retained the Chastaine law firm to help me with an arrest on flimsy grounds. Mike and his associate Jake got my arrest expunged from the record - and did a great job at getting everything filed to make that happen, and guiding me through the court process.
The Chastaine Law Office is the only law firm I will go to for any of my legal needs. They represented me in a recent case and achieved everything I was hoping to accomplish. Their knowledge of the law, dedication, and hard work made it possible to resolve issues I wished to leave in the past. From start to finished, they kept me informed concerning the progress of my case.
I retained Michael Chastaine to defend me against a temporary restraining order action. Having zero experience with the court system, I was terrified about what this complaint meant for me and the implications of having it granted. At our initial consultation Mr. Chastaine quickly reviewed the complaint and listened carefully to my history of events leading up to this filing, cutting to the chase of the details leading up to this event . While never guaranteeing a successful outcome, he was reassuring about being prepared and presenting a vigorous defense. In the weeks leading up the hearing, Mr. Chastaine was available by phone to talk with me when I had questions or concerns while at the same time investigating the allegations and preparing an appropriate response to file with the court. He also spent considerable time preparing me for my testimony and for the scheduled hearing. In court he was polished, articulate, and demonstrated mastery with questioning witnesses as well as court procedures and application of the law. He was successful in my defense, and I know I could not have gotten through this process without him. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael Chastaine to anyone seeking legal counsel.