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David S. Kestenbaum

David S. Kestenbaum

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 40% Criminal Defense
  • 40% DUI / DWI
  • 5% Juvenile
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP
    14401 Sylvan Street Suite 112
    Van Nuys, CA 91401
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (4)

About me: 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

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer”

Posted by: Matt, 2009-09-30 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I come from a family of attorneys and Mr. Kestenbaum came highly recommended to my dad. He was the first lawyer we discussed the case with and... more
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“A Straightforward, Superior Lawyer with a Great Support Team”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-26 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr Kestenbaum and his firm quickly and aggressively pursued my case. Within 18 hours of my initial interview with his firm, he had already contacted... more
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Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Alan Eisner

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Alan Eisner , Los Angeles (CA), 2 months ago
Frederick M. Goldberg

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Frederick Goldberg , Pasadena (CA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 31 years since David S. Kestenbaum was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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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 Top 5% US Law Firm Martindale-Hubbell 2009
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm Martindale-Hubbell 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Burbank Bar Association
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I did a TBD for a camera ticket and was still...
David's answer: you should never do a Trial by Declaration as the judge pro tems will always believe the cop. you... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Halting the Erosion of the Right Against Self-Incrimination Southwestern Law Journal 1977

Cases
Title:
People v. C.N.
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Felony case dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Description:
D arrested for Possession for sale of Narcotics in Ventura county in 2007. David S. Kestenbaum was able to get the case rejected due to illegal...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Using Convicted Priest Baker in Grand Jury Investigation of Cardinal Mahony Los Angeles Daily Journal: Investigation of Church Sex Abuse 2009
Criminal Defense Cases involving High-Profile Defendants XM Radio: Legal Expert 2009
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Securities / Investment Fraud Resources

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