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$145,000Trip and fall case on behalf of confidential client v. City of LA
Temporary Restraining OrderAgainst confidential client dismissed.
Confidential settlementv. Wells Fargo Bank on behalf of a class of clients.
$800,000Settlement against an attorney who stole from his own client.
$1,450,000Injury settlement (confidential client)
Murder chargesDropped against client who accidentally killed someone.
$340,000Settlement - Personal Injury
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Welcome to the Law Office of Michael Payman Kade, where experience meets relentless advocacy. As a top-rated Southern California civil and criminal trial attorney, a former police officer and a current law professor, Michael Payman Kade has personally handled thousands of cases—including civil litigation, personal injury, slip and fall, trip and fall, and serious criminal defense matters—from start to finish.
A former LAPD officer, Attorney Kade brings a rare and powerful perspective to every case. With deep insight into police procedures and criminal law, he knows how to challenge the system—and win. From shoplifting charges to high-stakes homicide cases, he has successfully defended clients against serious accusations and built a legacy of justice for the wrongly accused.
On the civil side, he’s just as aggressive and passionate. Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, hurt in a fall, or suffered because of someone else’s negligence, Michael Kade is the advocate who won’t back down. He has recovered justice and compensation for countless individuals and families across California. As an example, he brought one of the biggest lawsuits against the fourth largest bank in the United States and won.
Recognized for his exceptional courtroom skill and unshakable dedication, Attorney Kade has been named a Top Lawyer by Super Lawyers every year since 2020 and has been consistently ranked among the Best Lawyers in Southern California. His work has earned media coverage on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, KIRN, Al Jazeera TV, and the Los Angeles Times cover page. In 2015 he was featured as the Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine.
A graduate of the prestigious Pepperdine Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution, he is also a trained mediator—skilled in negotiation, settlement, and trial litigation.
In addition to his law practice, Michael Kade is a respected adjunct professor of law in Southern California, blending real-world experience with academic insight.
But accolades aside, what truly sets him apart is his personal touch. Michael Kade personally meets with every client, manages every file, and appears in court himself. You’ll never be handed off to an associate or treated like a number. He takes every case personally—because to him, every client matters.
If you’re looking for a trusted, experienced, and tenacious attorney in Southern California who will fight for your future and stand by your side, Attorney Michael Kade is ready to help. Michael Payman Kade is fluent in English and Farsi.
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Attorney Michael Kade is licensed to practice before all Federal and State Courts in the State of California, Texas Federal District Court, and the United States Supreme Court.Client Reviews
I was a public defender for almost a decade in LA. As such, I got to know a lot of private criminal attorneys. Most private attorneys were not noticeably prepared or engaged in their clients' cases. But...
Mr. Kade is honest, loyal, caring and most importantly smart. While those first qualities are great, most importantly I want my lawyer to be smart, so my case has the highest chance of success. I have full...
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! I'm so happy I consulted with attorney Micheal Kade. It turned out to be the best decision I could make to help me understand the legal situation I was seeking help for. The attention and...
The Law Offices of Michael Kade is always my first point of contact for any legal matters. Michael is extremely professional, kind, knowledgeable, and selfless in his practice of law. He knows the California...
I truly had the best experience I have ever had with a law firm! For my case, I had been to few law firms and in terms of the quality of consultation and professionalism none of them were even close to Michael...
I am writing this review because everyone needs to know of GREAT help and services that Mr. Kade and his team provide. Mr. Kade’s vast knowledge and compassion to help is unbeatable and the fact that his first...
Last year I hired Michael for my brothers DUI, he not only lowered his fees to help us out but he refused to just take any deal he fought long and hard for his case. I highly recommend him for all criminal...
I called Michael's office for consultation about a auto theft case (My car was stolen while parked in South Coast Toyota's parking for major service!). Michael called me back and explained the best course of...
I truly had the best experience I have ever had with a law firm! For my case, I had been to few law firms and in terms of the quality of consultation and professionalism none of them were even close to Michael...
The Law Offices of Michael Kade is always my first point of contact for any legal matters. Michael is extremely professional, kind, knowledgeable, and selfless in his practice of law. He knows the California...
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August 29, 2018 By Law Offices of Michael P. Kade, APLC California now Has a “Pretrial Diversion” for Certain Drug Crimes – California Penal Code 1000 Penal Code 1000 PC sets forth California’s pretrial diversion program for DRUG POSSESSION CRIMES. Formerly known as deferred entry of judgment, AS OF 2018, PC 1000 was renamed as “pretrial Diversion”. Under this law and with the help of Michael P. Kade, Esq. a non-violent drug offender can now get treatment and related education instead…
August 13, 2018 By Law Offices of Michael P. Kade, APLC Kade Provides Death Penalty Insights at UCLA Event Attorney Michael P. Kade attends a UCLA event to provide his insight on international death penalty laws, procedures and implementation.
August 13, 2018 By Law Offices of Michael P. Kade, APLC UCLA Students Organizations Sponsorship Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Lawyer Michael P. Kade sponsors UCLA students organizations 2018.
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