Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles and All Southern California Courtrooms

Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles and All Southern California Courtrooms
We are aggressive criminal defense lawyers in and out of court. Please review our Court Victories section which demonstrates successful criminal defense work in a variety of felony and misdemeanor case. We are often involved in our clients' cases from the very beginning. In some cases, we are able to take action before charges are filed by prosecutors to protect our clients long-term interests and well-being. We understand that a criminal accusation, even without credible evidence, can tarnish a person's reputation and community standing. That is why getting involved immediately and conducting an investigation before charges are filed is a priority in our criminal defense efforts. As a result, we have a private investigator on-site. Our criminal law firm has also three paralegals on staff who are able to address client concerns while attorneys are in court. Our criminal attorneys and paralegals speak Spanish, Russian, and Armenian.

Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Our Law Offices have successfully handled a vast array of criminal cases involving: DUI, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes,FederalCrimes, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Crimes, Three Strikes Crimes, and Theft Crimes. At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, our Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys also represent clients who have been charged with property crimes, internet crimes, hit & run, and probation violation. Additionally, we are able to help clients with their warrant, DMV suspension, andexpungement matters.

For our clients' convenience, we have offices in the vicinity of courthouses in Alhambra, Antelope Valley, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Compton, Downey, El Monte, Glendale, Hollywood, Inglewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, San Fernando, Santa Monica, South Bay, Ventura, Valencia, West Covina, Whittier, and San Bernardino, and we are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our main office is directly across the street from the Van Nuys Court and the Van Nuys LAPD Jail

Firm Partners Handle Your Case, Not Brand-New Criminal Lawyers

Firm Partners Handle Your Case, Not Brand-New Criminal Lawyers
Our clients are guaranteed that only the firm partners will litigate their case in court! We do not hire or train new lawyers or associates to litigate our clients' cases in criminal court. With the advent of internet legal marketing, many online referral sources lead possible clients to having consultations with non-lawyers, or to the hiring of a law firm that has inexperienced attorneys performing the legal work. Before you invest in a criminal defense lawyer in Southern California, find out which lawyer will represent you in court, and get it in writing. You have the right to know who will be your or your loved one's criminal defense lawyer beforehand.
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Los Angeles Juvenile Defense Attorneys

Los Angeles Juvenile Defense Attorneys

Orange Juvenile Defense Lawyers

Providing the best juvenile defense

George Kita is an experienced and dedicated juvenile criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled more than 1000 juvenile cases. He previously worked as a juvenile deputy district attorney assigned to the District Attorneys Juvenile Branch. He is an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented children accused of juvenile crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, car jacking, armed robbery, hate crimes, assault and battery, car theft, drug possession and sales, DUI, rape, and molestation.

Although this criminal defense attorney primarily handles cases in Los Angeles County and Orange County, he is available to handle juvenile cases through out California.

Most criminal defense attorneys concentrate their practice on adult cases and rarely practice in juvenile court. Because of this, these criminal defense lawyers often lack the experience & knowledge to effectively represent children in juvenile court. Many of the rules and procedures in Juvenile Court are different than adult court. There is no right to a jury trial and there is no right to bail. Don't hire an inexperienced juvenile defense lawyer. Your child's freedom and future is at stake.

Our Juvenile Defense Lawyers possess an enhanced level of knowledge, skill and experience in juvenile law. Few criminal defense attorneys have dedicated their practice to juvenile law. If you are a parent whose child is facing a juvenile delinquency case, it is very important to get a experienced juvenile defense attorney to help your child.

Mr. Kita is a nationally published author of "Juvenile Defense Strategies", a Thompson Reuters Business which is one of the largest legal publications in the world.

Mr. Kita received the highest rating "Superb" by the world's largest client and peer review legal directory AVVO. His clients have given him a perfect five star rating.

You are strategic and savy in everything you do. Apply the same wisdom by obtaining the Best Juvenile Defense for your child. (Our winning track record shows that our Juvenile Defense Attorneys provide effective Juvenile Defense for children. )

Because experience matters, call juvenile criminal defense attorney George Kita for a FREE consultation for all California Juvenile Court matters. You may call his offices at (626) 975-2080, toll free at 1-866-548-2529, or e-mail him at juvylawyer@aol.com.  Call now to speak to experienced juvenile defense attorney, your childs freedom and future depends on it.

Former Senior Prosecutors in Southern California with Over 50 Years Experience

Former Senior Prosecutors in Southern California with Over 50 Years Experience
The legal staff at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is comprised of Former Senior Los Angeles Prosecutors who have tried and litigated hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. Due to our prior legal training as prosecutors, we are able to provide our clients with the resources, advocacy, and legal advice they need to be successful both in and out of court. Also, our criminal attorneys have other professional distinctions: David Kestenbaum used to train other prosecutors in the San Fernando Valley. Alan Eisner is Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Bar and is a recognized expert in federal criminal defense. Dmitry Gorinis a Professor at UCLA and Pepperdine University, has handled a number of high-profile criminal cases, and frequently provides television commentary on felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.

Attorney Profiles

David S. Kestenbaum
Van Nuys, California

Sole Practitioner
phone	(818) 781-1570
fax	(818) 788-5033
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David S. Kestenbaum has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 1979. David was a prosecutor in Van Nuys from 1985 through 1992. Prior to and after his stint as a prosecutor, Mr. Kestenbaum defended citizens charged with crimes. He has had offices in Westwood, Century City and now in Van Nuys, directly across from the Van Nuys Courthouse, the District Attorneys office as well as the City Attorneys office. This prime location has allowed him to act quickly and aggressively in presenting his client’s case to the police or prosecutors prior to charges being filed. When this doesn’t work, Mr. Kestenbaum is always ready to try the case to a jury. At this writing, he has won acquittals in his last five jury trials, including a 22 minute “Not Guilty” in his latest trial in May, 2004.
Over the last twenty years, Mr. Kestenbaum has handled many high profile cases, both as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. He has appeared on numerous Television interviews as well as radio interviews and newspaper articles. Several of his cases have garnered national news, although, as a rule, Mr. Kestenbaum works very hard at keeping his client’s names OUT of the news.
During his time as a Prosecutor, David learned how to evaluate the Prosecution’s case; both the strengths and weaknesses. This experience has allowed him to aggressively defend his client’s before they go to court, rather than starting work on the first court date. Valuable time can be lost while the prosecutor is deciding whether to file a case; reject it outright, or refer a felony for misdemeanor prosecution. Having a working relationship with the police can also be an advantage for Mr. Kestenbaum’s clients. During his tenure as a prosecutor, he made many long lasting professional relationships with the police, which often can shift a case from being filed to a city attorney hearing based on David’s past credibility with those who investigate the case.
From the moment you meet with Mr. Kestenbaum, he begins developing his “recipe for success.” Each case and client is different, yet there are time proven strategies that, if followed by the client, will help the successful defense of the case. In many instances, Mr. Kestenbaum has been able to come up with alternatives to the harsh punishment often sought by the Prosecutors. His ability to “humanize” his clients together with his refusal to take “No” for an answer often results in favorable outcomes for his clients. He is often heard telling a D.A. who says, “I can’t do that” that “Yes you can, you just WON’T!” David’s dedication to defending people accused of crimes together with his recipe for success have resulted in favorable results as can be seen in other locations of this website.
“Each case presents individual facts which must be tailored in such a way as to benefit the client. We work on changing the client’s (he never calls them Defendants) image in the eyes of the Prosecution; as well as highlighting the factual weaknesses present in every case.” Mr. Kestenbaum’s resources include a Private Investigator on site, to immediately begin the investigation often before the police do; therapists in a wide range of sub-specialties that apply to criminal cases; psychologists and psychiatrists and other specialists to assist in your defense.
Unlike other firms that advertise “Offices throughout the Southland,” Kestenbaum & Eisner, LLP have one office directly across from the Van Nuys Courthouse. There you will meet with an actual attorney, not an office manager or paralegal. At Kestenbaum & Eisner, LLP, you will meet with the attorney who will personally handle your case. As you can see by our testimonials and past cases, our personal and result oriented approach is successful and we maintain a large number of clients referred by other satisfied clients. Just because you have been arrested, it is not the end of the world. Kestenbaum & Eisner, LLP is here to defend you and help you get your life back under control.

Year Joined Organization:

1992

Areas of Practice:

100% Criminal Defense

Litigation Percentage:

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

California, 1979

Education:

Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 1978 J.D. Honors: With Honors Honors: Who's Who In American Universities and Law Schools Law Review: Southwestern University Law Review, Editor, 1978

Boston University School of Management, Boston, MA, USA, 1975 B.S.B.A. Honors: With Honors

Published Works:

"Halting the Erosion of the Right Against Self-Incrimination", 9 S.W.U.L.R. 771, 1977

Professional Associations and Memberships:

California State Bar

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Burbank Bar Association

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Languages:

Spanish

Hebrew

Farsi

Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP has been recognized as one of the best U.S. law firms, based on the experience, professionalism, and ethics of its criminal defense lawyers and attorneys. We aggressively defend clients in all Southern California courtrooms on state and federal charges, including DUI, DMV, misdemeanor, felony, juvenile cases, in the following communities and courthouses. Los Angeles County, CA: Agoura, Altadena, Alhambra, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Century City, Chatsworth, Compton, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Downtown Criminal Court, El Segundo, East Los Angeles, Eastlake, Encino, El Monte, Glendale, Glendora, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Hollywood, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Los Angeles Lawyer, La Canada, LAX Court, Los Padrinos, Long Beach, Los Angeles Attorney, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Newhall, Norwalk, Palos Verdes, Pasadena, Pomona, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Marino, San Pedro, Santa Clarita, Sherman Oaks, Sierra Madre, Santa Monica, South Gate, South Pasadena, Sylmar, Torrance, Universal City, Valencia, Van Nuys, West Covina, West Hollywood, Walnut, Westchester, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, Whittier, Woodland Hills, California. Orange County, CA: Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine Attorney, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, La Habra, La Palma, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Orange County Lawyer, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster, Yorba Linda, California. Ventura County, CA:Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, San Buenaventura, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village. San Bernardino County, CA: Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland.
For our clients' convenience, we have offices in the vicinity of courthouses in Antelope Valley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Los Angeles,Pasadena, San Fernando, South Bay, Ventura, Valencia, Whittier, and San Bernardino, and we are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our main office is directly across the street from the Van Nuys Court and the Van Nuys LAPD Jail.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys

Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP

Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is a Southern California criminal defense law firm that is dedicated to providing reliable legal representation for clients located throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties. At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, our reputable lawyers have over 50 years courtroom experience, and specialize in all criminal and DUI matters. Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyers' review company, has recognized year after year that Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin LLP is a "Preeminent Law Firm," designating it to be a Top 5% U.S. Law Firm. When our clients decide to retain our services, they can be confident that they have hired a knowledgeable, distinguished, and tenacious legal team that will place every effort into helping them avoid a criminal conviction and keep them out of custody.