Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Aggressive, experienced defense for serious criminal charges — and dedicated representation for personal injury, lemon law, and civil matters throughout Southern California.
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When you are facing criminal charges or a serious injury, the stakes could not be higher. Attorney Michael P. Kade brings a former LAPD officer's insight, a law professor's precision, and a trial attorney's tenacity to every case — from criminal defense to personal injury, lemon law, catastrophic injuries, dog bites, and slip and fall accidents.
Our Approach: Aggressive, Proactive, and Personal
Many criminal defense attorneys take a passive, wait-and-see approach — stalling until the first court date before they even begin to investigate. At the Law Offices of Michael P. Kade, we believe that approach costs clients their freedom. We go to work immediately, because the most critical window for building your defense is often the first days after an arrest — or even before formal charges are filed.
We Act Before Charges Are Filed
After an arrest, police take their evidence to the District Attorney. The D.A. then decides what charges — if any — to file, typically based solely on what law enforcement presents. But there is almost always more to the story. Attorney Kade can intervene during this critical window, presenting your side of the events, your witnesses, and your evidence directly to the prosecutor. When the D.A. sees the full picture — not just the police version — they may file lesser charges, reduce a felony to a misdemeanor, or decline to file charges at all. This is what the legal community calls a 'D.A. Reject,' and it is one of the most powerful outcomes we can achieve for a client.
A Former LAPD Officer Investigating Your Case
Law enforcement investigators work to build a case against you — not for you. That is why having a former LAPD officer in your corner is a decisive advantage. Attorney Michael P. Kade knows exactly how police investigations work, where they cut corners, and what evidence they overlook or ignore. He applies that insider knowledge to re-examine the facts of your case, locate favorable witnesses, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence, and uncover information that can change the outcome. When you hire Kade Law, you are not just hiring an attorney — you are hiring someone who has stood on both sides of the law and knows how to use that experience to protect you.
Deep Knowledge of Los Angeles Courts
Every courthouse in Los Angeles County operates differently. The judges, prosecutors, and court staff at the Criminal Courts Building in downtown LA have different tendencies and expectations than those in Van Nuys, Compton, or Torrance. Attorney Kade has spent years practicing in the Los Angeles Superior Court system, developing professional relationships with judges, prosecutors, and court personnel throughout the county. He knows which arguments resonate, who has discretion, and how to navigate the local legal landscape in ways that directly benefit your case.
You Will Always Be Able to Reach Us
Facing criminal charges is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. Nothing makes it worse than being unable to reach your own attorney. At Kade Law, we make accessibility a core commitment. Every call, email, and text is returned the same day. You will have direct contact with Attorney Kade — not just a paralegal or a case manager. We believe that close, ongoing communication is not just good client service; it is essential to building the strongest possible defense. You are the most important source of information about your own case, and we want to hear from you.
Second Opinions — Even If You Already Have an Attorney
If you already have a California criminal defense attorney and are unsure about the strategy being recommended — whether to accept a plea offer, go to trial, or pursue another path — you have the right to seek a second opinion. Attorney Kade will evaluate your case independently, review the facts and the law, and give you an honest, unbiased assessment of your options. Like a patient who consults a second doctor before a major surgery, a legal second opinion can be one of the most important steps you take. There is no obligation, and the consultation is confidential.
Practice Areas
DUI – California Drunk Driving Laws
Challenging breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and unlawful stops.
Free consultationMoney Laundering
Federal and state money laundering charges require specialized defense.
Free consultationDrug Crimes and Defense
Possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and diversion program eligibility.
Free consultationPersonal Injury
Injured due to someone else's negligence? We fight to recover maximum compensation for your injuries.
Free consultationCatastrophic Injuries
Serious, life-altering injuries including spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.
Free consultationDog Bites
California holds dog owners strictly liable. We pursue full compensation for bite victims.
Free consultationSlip & Fall / Trip & Fall
Premises liability claims for injuries caused by dangerous property conditions.
Free consultationLemon Law
California Lemon Law claims for defective vehicles — we fight the manufacturer so you don't have to.
Free consultationWhy Choose Michael P. Kade?
- Former LAPD officer — knows how prosecutors build their cases
- Professor of Law — unmatched command of California criminal statutes
- Civil Litigator — personal injury, lemon law, and catastrophic injury representation
- Licensed in California State, Federal, U.S. Supreme Court, and Texas District Court