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Michael Kiel Kaiser

Michael Kiel Kaiser

 
  • Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, Juvenile Law...
  • Arkansas
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Legal Knowledge
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Legal Analysis
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Communication Skills
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Kelli LaPorte-Jenner
Kelli LaPorte-Jenner November 3, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mike genuinely cares about his clients; it is clear in his interactions with them and his presentation of their side while arguing in court. Mike is also one of the most intelligent legal minds that I know. With Mike on your side you can rest assured that you are going to get the best possible outcome in your case. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend
  • Other

Opposing counsel

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case
  • Opposing Client

Mike and I have worked opposite one another when I was a deputy prosecutor and he was a defense attorney. Now that I'm a defense attorney, I often rely on Mike to help me with complicated criminal law issues.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2016 - present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

I've known Mike since high school and have always been impressed with his intelligence and dedication. He is well-versed in the law and genuinely cares about his clients. In court, he is always prepared and does a great job of humanizing his clients. Not only is he a great litigator, he is a great writer.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mike is one of my go to people when I have a legal question. He almost always has an answer and on the rare occasions that he doesn't he knows exactly where to look.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Again, Mike is just a solid criminal defense attorney. Whenever I have a unique issue or need to know how to draft a particular type of motion/brief, I often look at Mike's filings on public court records to get an idea of how things should be done. He is very intelligent, very knowledgeable in the law, and has the ability to apply the law to a unique set of facts in a way that is both clear and persuasive.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Great communicator whether he's talking to clients, other attorneys, or arguing in court.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mike is a true professional. He is cordial, polite, and often friendly with opposing counsel, but he never backs down when fighting for his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
If I were to ever be in legal trouble, Mike is the guy I would call. When my caseload is full and I get a call from a potential criminal client, I refer them to Mike because I know he will treat them with respect and do the best job possible for them.
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Charlie Cunningham
Charlie Cunningham January 17, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I very much believe that he is the best criminal defense attorney around. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Friend

Known each other since high school

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Michael and I collaborate on numerous cases and often share clients. He represents them for any criminal issues and I deal with their related family law and child protective services issues.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2020 - Present. We have shared two clients in this time.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Michael is the single best criminal defense advocate in Arkansas. In addition to his trial skills, his aggressive pre-trial motions practice wears out prosecutors across the state and achieves the best outcomes for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Michael studies the law for fun, and was an excellent student fare before he ever became a lawyer.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He has handled numerous appeals and in doing so, has mastered the art of legal analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He just will never stop talking to you. It's a blessing and a curse.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Excellent lawyer but better human being. Happy to call him a colleague and a friend.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense and Appeals.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Oral Argument
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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