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Recognized for his excellence and integrity in the practice of law, Mike Chastaine has beenselected by his peers to the Best Lawyers in America list since 2013, to the Northern CaliforniaSuper Lawyers list since 2005, to the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, plus the2018 Top 100 DUI Attorneys in Northern California list. Attorney Michael Chastaine also has thetop ranking, 10.0, on the peer-reviewed AVVO site.Attorney Michael Chastaine is also established as one of the Sacramento area’s top sex crimeattorneys. Throughout his career, he has handled all these types of cases successfully. He alsoprovides outstanding representation for adult and juvenile clients in state and federal courts andbefore various professional licensing boards. Michael has appeared before the Third and SixthAppellate Districts and the California Supreme Court.. With over 50 years of experience in criminal defense, Chastaine Jones is the place to call if youhave been arrested or charged with criminal misconduct.In 2007, Mike Chastaine established Chastaine Jones, putting his comprehensive experience ofcriminal law to work on behalf of those accused of criminal misconduct in the many counties andcommunities surrounding Sacramento in Northern California. Before that, Attorney Chastaineserved 11 years as a Deputy Public Defender for Santa Clara County and worked for five yearsin the county’s Alternate Defender Office before serving six years as “of counsel” to a well-respected private practice firm in Sacramento. In 2021, preeminent trial attorney Martin Jonestook over the company and has been expanding the firm to help more people.

My life outside of the law is consumed with my wife and seven children.  The oldest just graduated from high school and is now in Denmark for the next two years.  Since my interests are in hanging out with them, whatever interests they have naturally become my interests.  Lucky for me, they have good taste: soccer, running, rock climbing, kayaking, SUPs, hiking, slack-lining and family vacations.

As a father of four, I understand that parents will do all they can to provide for their family.  One part of my bankruptcy practice I really enjoy is that I help individuals and families regain their financial footing and secure hope for a better future.. Outside of my law practice I enjoy spending time with my family and serving in the community. I have been actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America, receiving my Eagle Scout Award as a young man, and having more recently served in adult leadership capacities. I have rendered pro bono legal services for the indigent and elderly with Legal Services of Northern California. I am actively involved in my church and teach a daily Bible study course to local high school students.