Mike is the best lawyer to have on your side. He is outgoing, punctual, and he is someone you can trust to do the best job for you. My last experience with the Michael Clayton law firm was amazing. He got my probation recommend 365 days, down to 90 days,with work alternative program, so I don't have to inconvenience my home life or job. If you want someone to fight for you,HE IS THE BEST!

I’ve used Michael B. Clayton for over 23 years.
Always fantastic results! The Top Lawyer in Santa Barbara County!!

Michael Clayton and his office are great! Thank you from Jeff and
Debbie of Santa Maria.

Mr Clayton listened to our issue and offered excellent advice prior to having to retain his services. I feel confident that we will have a positive outcome by retaining his sevices if needed.

Michael Claton is the best.Helped me with my problem..will use him again. You always need a good lawyer..

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I looked up the ten top lawyers in Santa Maria and Mr. Clayton was number One. I had court on 10/17/2018 for a permanent restraining order filed against me, my career and my good name were on the line. I told Mr. Clayton if he didn't win this case he was dropping to number two! Well he won the case, saved my career and my good name! I will always be Thankful to him for what he has done for me! I would like to also Thank him for all the things he does for are great community especially for what he does for the Veterans. Mr. Clayton you will Always be number in One in my books! I highly recommend Mr. Clayton in your time of need!

Always professional and thorough in Explanation of details. I do recommend his services to my friends and family.

Really bad experience, according on how he solved my case, it seems that he only works for his own benefit. $$$.

Michael Clayton did a great job with my case and I am so thankful I hired him!

My name is gilbert cano jr and a proud client of micheal b clayton in my past i was a troublw to society i was heavly on drugs and getting into trouble. I was looking at doing sometime and i knew i was not doing the rigjt things in life i reach to the point that i wanted to change my life around and micjeal b clayton fought for my freedom and helped me get in to programs and i am now 5 months clean and doing i am in a sober living and on phase 2 in my programs. I recomend michral b clayton he is a person who likes to help people change there lifes.

"taking care of business (every day)
Taking care of business (every way)
Taking care of business and working overtime, working out any and every type of legal matter the way it should be! I've never seen walk into a court room and have such presence! Great demeanor!
I like to say "don't measure a person by there physical size but by the size of their HEART! That being said, Michael B. Clayton, Sandra and all Associates are the Captains of their ships and have the will that it takes guide you through any and every storm that one finds themselves when in deep seas, high waters, sending out an S.O.S to Michael B. Clayton & Associates is the best choice by far one can make when it comes to getting the job done to it most optimum potential. So Blessed, thankful, honored and delighted to have been so fortunate to have Michael B. Clayton & Associates represente our Family. Thank you so much, from not just the bottom of my heart but from the center and from the top to Michael B. Clayton, Sandra and all Associates for always so zealous and eager to end the one chapter of our lives that one desires to come to an end and on to the next challenge.

Sending and giving our love, Díos con vosotros,
Hilda and Victorino Hurtado & Family, EmmanuelMarquezHurtado

I sought advice from Mr. Michael B. Clayton. And, I couldn’t have made a better choice. His professionalism, knowledge, expertise, experience and attitude, make him the best defense attorney out there.
He took his time to review my file, and guide me in the right path to overcome my obstacle. He is a very honest and understanding individual. I recommend Mr. Clayton to anyone seeking advice from an experienced attorney. I want to personally thank him for everything. Give him a call, you will not be disappointed.

I so recomend Michael B. Clayton I was at his office to talk about a case and he help me in a way that I will thank him forever he's a really good in what he does I will definitly recomend him to everyone I know.

Michael B Clayton has been 2 for 2 in my innocence since 2001 and my first choice each time! The level of professionalism and ettiquet is second to none. I would throw him a parade but he's already had enough of those! A Great man and always remember... Your only as good as your staff? Great job to you all. Gary

I would recomend Micheal B.clayton he help me through all d court process

Man of his word. Told me what he was going to do and handled business

He was awesome he answer all my questions and guide me in the right direction. I will definitely be back if the options I have don’t work.

(Translated by Google) He is an excellent lawyer and recommended to me. I thank him for having a lawyer like he was with me in good and bad times.
Thank you, sir, for there are people like the one .. God bless you .. lawyer micheal B Clayton of santa maria california

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Es un exelente abogado y rrecomendable yo hilario jimenes mata selos rrecomiendo el me apollo en cada momento yo le doy gracias a dios por tener un abogado como el estuvo conmigo en las buenas y las malas
Gracias señor por existir personas como el.. que dios lo bendiga.. abogado micheal B Clayton de santa maria California

Micheal was very helpful and he knew what i needed he is helping with my court case and he didnt stop until everything was handled he never gave up and walked the walk until the end.

Went to court on my behalf about 7 times until they dismissed the case. Thank you Michael for fighting for me

I was involved in a auto accident through no fault of my own. I required surgery and needed help with the legal process to deal with the other parties insurance company. I hired Michael Clayton and Associates as my Personal Injury Attorney. They believed in me and my claim. They kept me up to date and informed me every step of the way. Because of their expert knowledge and experience, Michael Clayton and Associates were able to get me a settlement of a QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS!!
Thank you Mr. Clayton, Mr. Farley and the wonderful Staff!!
They truly are the Best!!

I found myself in a serious situation and did not know what to do . Two separate friends of mine recommended I talk to Michael Clayton. When I met with Michael he put me totally at ease. He said he would handle everything and was very positive about the outcome of my case
He got my case dismissed which was a huge relief to me. I would highly recommend Michael Clayton to anyone who needed legal service

(Translated by Google) Very good lawyer and friendly helped me a lot

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Muy buen abogado y amigable me ayudo bastante

Michael B Clayton is the man . When he says he has you. He has you period. Simple and best choice for all your legal matters

Great Lawyer

My. Brother. Is. Good. At. What. He. Dois

He is an "Awesome Person" & "Awesome Attorney". Ask Santa Maria. He is the TRUE Humanitarian. Thank you Michael for all you do. ❤

HELP A VET.
SAVE A LIFE!
Thank You Thomas L Barnard!
Thank You Michael B. Clayton
And Associates!

(Translated by Google) I feel very satisfied with the performance of lawyer Michael B. excellent job I can recommend your services with confidence is very professional take your job seriously. and your staff is very kind GOD bless you

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Me siento muy satisfecha por el desempeño del abogado Michael B . excelente trabajo puedo recomendar sus servicios con toda confianza es muy profesional toma su trabajo con toda seriedad . y su personal es muy amable DIOS le bendiga

He is a great attorney. Years back he helped me fight a life sentence. He was the right attorney for me. I highly recommend him to others. He honestly cared about me and treated me like family. Thank Michael B. Clayton.

Michael did everything he said he would for me. I am very impressed and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for legal counsel.

I am active duty and my future was on the line, I initially spoke with Mr. Clayton and he assured me we would resolve this and I would keep my career. In short, he stood by his word and all charges were dismissed. Great lawyer!

Visiting Michael Clayton and Associates was a great experience. The office was friendly and fun, and Michael was very helpful in explaining issues and options. I wasn't expecting such great care and service. Very down-home, professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

How can I say this... I had a small situation regarding a business matter in Santa Maria, I called Michael Clayton and told him about my situation, I currently reside in Northern California, make a long story short, I came to Santa Maria today after an 350 miles trip for court date and made a stop at Michael's office before court in the morning and explained my situation, without any talk of money he told me he will take of my matter first thing before all his court appts. Michael was generous enough he walked me to court room dept. As I waited for other cases to be called, he assured me not to worry that he can get this matter resolved within minutes. I said again in MINUTES, which he did and WOW!!!!!!!!! Never felt so comfortable in court with this guy by my side... I was out of court with blink of an eye.... as we walked back together to his office about to settle up my attorney cost for his services he told me "not to worry about it for something so small like this he wasnt going to" NO CHARGE!!!! If anyone out there in the central coast need an attorney at law call Michael B. Clayton this guy will get you out of the smallest to the biggest problems you have.. Will definitely recommend to others if asked....

I was promised a certain out come, and it was an absolute joke the way my case was handled. The public defender offered a way better deal. I Paid $2500 for all those xmas decorations outside his office and those wack commercials of his.

I have been in a sticky situation thinking I couldn't get out. Michael B. Clayton helped me a lot couldn't have done anything without him he will do anything to help you out thick and thin he will give it his all that's why I will only go to Michael of anything that happens

Great experience
Staff is super friendly , I highly recommend him
He's the best at what he does
I'm glad I chose him to represent me

Great service hired him for a criminal case highly recommended he's straight forward he did a great job on my husbands case got him out of jail

Brilliant lawyers. Totally committed to winning for their clients.

Best lawyer ever saved my life wen the odds staked against me

my experience was really bad with them the service was terrible i paid them about 2000 and they didnt even do anything for my case paid and they didnt even refund me back my money since the where not able to help me with what i wanted

(Translated by Google) Thank you lawyer Michael from Santa Maria helped me with my case I recommend to you people thanks lawyer michael.

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Gracias abogado Michael de Santa María me ayudó con mi caso les recomiendo alas personas gracias abogado michael.

On a December morning in 2011 an incident occurred with my 14 yr.old daughter over a cell phone altercation. With misleading evidence and false police reports made against me I was arrested and incarcerated. I was also unemployed at the time and in financial dire straits. I felt fear, trapped and defeated with the public defenders assigned to my case.

The biggest mistake was taking the public defender’s advice & pleading guilty to a crime I did not commit. I was terrified and felt threatened when I was told I would go to prison for 2 years if I did not agree to their terms. I signed my life away along with future employment opportunities that were promising.

For the next 2 ½ years my daughter’s rebellion grew stronger against me. Alas I had no control over her and my life was a living hell. She would leave for weeks at a time without knowing where she was and praying that she was safe. I had to turn to authorities to retrieve her from the streets. There were times that I feared for my life she hated me so much.

One morning I woke up and knew that I had no recourse but to return to Dallas in absence of 30 years. I recognized I would have emotional and inspirational support from my family. They were always urging me to return & I did not have second thoughts about it. I knew it would be beneficial for our future.

When I contacted my probation officer she informed me that it would be difficult to leave the state without legal representation & I found out Texas would not allow me to return without termination of probation from the State of California. My heart sank. I felt defeated once again.
That was the moment I turned to Michael Clayton. From the moment I met Mr. Clayton I felt secure in the decision to choose him to represent me, he gave me hope and reassurance he was going to help me. Perhaps with Mr. Clayton being a family man he knew we had to rescue my daughter by getting her back to Texas where family would make a positive impact on her life.

Mr. Clayton was able to consummate my probation in a timely manner with expedience and concern. He was attentive with every conversation and phone call that pertained to my case. He was informative and clear to questions that I may have had at any time. He always responded to calls when I felt despair. He was always positive and reassuring.

My life with my daughter is the complete opposite of what it was. We have a bond that is unbreakable. Our love for eachother is stronger than I ever dreamed. Prayers were fulfilled and continue to overwhelm me at times. I’ve learned to forgive the past in order to move forward.
I regret not hiring Mr. Clayton upon my arrest, he would have spared me from physical and emotional turmoil that was uncalled for; but I also found him in one of the most crucial moments in my life and he helped me tremendously.
My deepest appreciation and gratitude go out to him. I commend him for his services.
I would recommend him as being one of Santa Barbara Counties # 1 attorneys and greatly recommend him for legal representation.

10 years go I was at the darkest and lowest time of my life, i was 14 years old and could possibly be tried as an adult for a past crime. Michael B. Clayton helped me out from that time and gave me an opportunity to turn my life around to become a productive member of society, he saved my life. Now 10 years later he is saving my life again by helping me seal up my past to pursue a career in following my dreams and support my family. Thank you Michael for all the help you have given to my family and myself and i am forever grateful and happy to call you a friend.

I was charged with accepting stolen property. I had a previous strike and I didn’t do it, Michael Clayton believed me. And he wrote ‘Not Guilty’ on my notes, and he knew that I wasn’t guilty and he went about to take it down, because of my priors, and co-defendant I was able to leave the courtroom with a 140 dollar fine, and Mr. Clayton knew what he was doing, obviously.
We went to court about 7 times and on the 7th time after hour and half preliminary hearing I left owing 140 dollars. I keep my job as a mechanic, I continue to support my wife and 4 kids and I have Mr. Clayton to thank for giving me the opportunity to move forward and get out of the court room in Santa Barbara, I will highly recommend him if I was in deep trouble like I was.

I found Mr. Clayton's office through Google and the subsequent reviews were outstanding. After speaking with a receptionist over the telephone, I was able to meet Mr. Clayton the same afternoon. When Mr. Clayton introduced himself and welcomed me in to sit down, he asked how I was doing. I replied fine and asked him the same in return. He stated that he was fine as well and that he was just doing things one day at a time and trying to go home knowing that he had helped someone that day. This type of attitude and professionalism is very rare these days pretty much anywhere you go. Mr. Clayton brings reassurance and a caring attitude to those who seek out the help of his office and seems to be a genuinely concerned individual. I am glad that I chose Mr. Clayton to assist me in my time of need. Highly recommended!

Michael is great legal resource with local knowledge and background. He was incredibly prompt in his response and possesses a positive demeanor. I would highly recommend his legal services.

Words can't explain what this man has done for me Thank you Michele for helping me with my case I definitely recommend this lawyer out to the people

Mr. Clayton is an outstanding attorney. He is a wealth of knowledge and applies it to the judicial system. I can honestly say that he got me out from between a rock and a hard place. In addition, I greatly appreciate his staff for their diligence. They are true professionals and very ethical. I highly recommend his law firm.

We were in the unenviable position of having to hire an attorney to represent our interests. We chose Michael Clayton because we knew of his commitment to the community and, in particular, the veteran community. We hit a pretty big snag and had a real crisis on our hands last week. He came to our rescue and we were victorious. His response meant the difference between keeping our house and losing it. I would highly recommend him to others. We needed someone who would fight for the rights of the underdog and Michael filled that bill with gusto.

I hired mr. Clayton hoping for the best and expecting the worse and all i received was a slap on the hand . I was looking a whole lot more then that let me tell you. Michael clayton and his team were there to hold my hand and walk me through the whole case and that was amazing. I hope i dont get into anymore bad situations were i need legal council but if i did i can 100% for sure tell you that michael clayton and his team would be getting my buisness again. And thats me just keeping it real. 100%. Thanks again michael your a life saver .

Mr. Clayton is not only a lawyer but helps you with your life and does everything possible for your case to be solved the best possible way. My situation could be way worse but he helped me a ton and I cannot be more satisfied than that.

Hello I'm Carlos Urias here is my story. Two years ago I fell in the system of a 7 DUI ,I was not sure what was going to happen ,and I turned to Mr Clayton. I explained what happen and he told me I will help you long as you change your life to not drink and have Faith and hope. So that day was the day I made that change and he treated me and my two little girls Nevaeh,and natilly like his own that showed me I could trust Mr Clayton for my case I was facing 7 years on a seventh a year for my Pryers and he explains to the courts my situation they still wanted to not give me a chance of society, but Mr Clayton battled and explain and caught for my girls to have there dad so he did and kept his promise.now I have my girls and bin sobor for two years and no desire to free fall back to drinking he taught me and gave me hope and faith,Mr Clayton is a honored to myself and family like a father,brother friend,and a respectfull man in this society sincerely the Urias family.

I want to keep this short, sweet, and to the point! I contacted The Clayton Law Firm to find out about more about filing bankruptcy. A simple call to the office and an appointment to see Michael Clayton in person was set. We arrived a little anxious, but he was very personable, friendly, and put us at ease. He had answers to our questions and provided a clear picture of what was to come. He also was up front with the price and explained the timeline.

I have called the law firm multiple times with questions and Micheal Clayton has found the time to speak with me and answer my questions every time.

Also knowing that he has been in business for about 30 years put my mind at ease! This is not a firm that will be here today and gone tomorrow!

I found myself needing a criminal lawyer, and needed answers ASAP. I called Michael Claytons office after hours, my call was answered by his office staff, she handled it professionally and was very friendly. I was given a appointment the next day.

I meet with Michael Clayton and immediately knew I had made the right choice. Michael is very professional, friendly and has great knowledge of the legal system. He communicates every step of the process and informs you on what to expect. Michael also let me know up front on what to expect for cost. He has answered personally every call I have made, and takes the time to answer all of my questions.

I would highly recommend Michael Clayton, he has meet all of my expectations and more. Michael is there to protect my innocence every step of the way. I would not trust anyone else other then Michael Clayton, in my option he is the best and is there to fight for you!

Michael Clayton from the moment you walk into his office you get a sense of relief just knowing that you are in good ( no GREAT) hands. This attorney is a people person and he treats you just that way, as a person who just happen to make a mistake in life, I have never felt like a client or as a bank money wall he and his staff have always treated me and my family with concern and kindness. He has always been there when I needed questions answered with a quick phone call. I know first hand ( because I am the one who asked ) that he loves this community and the people in it, he loves helping out our vets, and guiding and mentoring our youth.Thank you Mr Clayton for always treating me with respect and diginity

To whom it may concern,

Calling Michael B. Clayton and associates is definitely the smartest decision I could have made after getting in trouble with my DUI. All my life I have been told to wait for public defenders to act on my cases before consulting with an attorney but had I done that I would have received so many more consequences for my actions. Taking the time out of your day to trust people is always hard, but when your the one asking for help, if you won't let them do their job then they can't help you. I have been treated with nothing but respect and have gotten my life back together faster then I thought would have been possible.

This firm knows what they are doing.