David S. Kestenbaum

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Criminal Defense
  • 35% DUI / DWI
  • 5% Juvenile
  • 5% White Collar Crime
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Kestenbaum Eisner Gorin LLP
    333 South Grand Avenue
    25th Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90071
    Office: 877-781-1570
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  • Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP
    14401 Sylvan Street Suite 112
    Van Nuys Attorneys
    Van Nuys, CA 91401
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  • Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP
    Ventura Criminal Defense Attorney
    1787 Mesa Verde Ave.
    Ventura, CA 93003
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (7)

Rated Top 5% U.S. Law Firm -- Former Los Angeles Prosecutors -- Available 24/7 for Consultation -- Offices Throughout Southern California

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“great attorney”

Posted by: Steve, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Counselor Kestenbaum and his staff are great. Counselor Kestenbaum got my charge reduced to a misdemeanor with no conviction. I highly recommend... more
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5 star rating

“Impressive & Professional practice with successful results”

Posted by: Anthony, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kestenbaum displayed a level of professionalism I had not yet experienced. Every experience and encounter was highly admirable as his ability to... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements


George Fredrick Mueller

I endorse this lawyer's work: extremely conscientious, very hardworking and obviously dedicated to each Client, Californians understand that Mr.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: George Mueller , San Diego (CA), About 2 years ago
Howard Blau

I have known David for more than 10 years and have referred many clients to him for representation in criminal matters. Each and every client I've... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Howard Blau , Woodland Hills (CA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since David S. Kestenbaum was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 02/07/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Managing Partner at Kestenbaum Eisner Gorin LLP 1992–present
Senior Prosecuting Trial Attorney at Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney 1985–1992
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southwestern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor with Honors 1978
Boston University Business Administration Marketing B.S.B.A. with Honors 1975

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pre-Eminent U.S. Law Firm (Top 5%) Martindale-Hubbell 2010
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm Martindale-Hubbell 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Burbank Bar Association
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 8 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Halting the Erosion of the Right Against Self-Incrimination Southwestern Law Journal 1977

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Defense Cases involving High-Profile Defendants XM Radio: Legal Expert 2009
Using Convicted Priest Baker in Grand Jury Investigation of Cardinal Mahony Los Angeles Daily Journal: Investigation of Church Sex Abuse 2009
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