Los Angeles attorney Kelly C. Quinn is certified by the California State Bar as an Appeals Specialist.
Ms. Quinn has special expertise in researching and drafting motions, writs, and appeals. Ms. Quinn has successfully overturned several convictions, and her motion practice has resulted in numerous serious felony cases being dismissed.
A former substitute special education teacher, Ms. Quinn also represents students with disabilities in all stages of IEP proceedings and is very active in ensuring each child is receiving all protections available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Ms. Quinn also represents students in school discipline hearings, including suspension and expulsion hearings.
A graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law, Ms. Quinn was formerly employed by outside counsel for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and California Rifle and Pistol Association (CPRA), which has given her an advantage in representing gun owners in Federal and State cases.
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888 W 6th St 4FL, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
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Posted by joseph w | September 3, 2014
kelly and her firm handled a DUI for me and a more, let's just unflattering case several years later, for me (forgive me! i was drunk! and now sober!) and both were handled with professionalism and, most importantly, good outcomes, relative to the facts of the case. believe me, when you are facin...
"Kelly is an excellent appellate attorney. She is smart, creative and an extremely strong appellate advocate. I highly endorse her!!"
"Kelly Quinn is the best criminal appellate and major litigation writer I know. Her vast experience, mastery of the law, and exceptional skills make her an invaluable member of a legal team - if you want to win."
"Kelly has a very sharp legal mind and she drafts the best motions and writs and appellate briefs that I've ever seen. She gets great results for our clients and I'm proud to work with her."
"As a civil litigator, I will occasionally have a criminal law issue come up that needs the input of a top-notch criminal defense attorney. The only person I call in those situations is Kelly C. Quinn. She knows the law, the courts, and how to resolve the problem."
"Kelly is an amazing criminal defense lawyer. She has a deep knowledge of the law and an unparalleled passion and drive. I would recommend her for any criminal matter, small or large. However, if you have a complex criminal matter, you definitely want to hire someone with Kelly's skill and passion."
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2011
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2008
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2006
Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2005
Certified Appellate Specialist, State Bar of California
2005
Southern California Rising Starst, Super Lawyers
2015 - Present
Partner, Werksman Jackson Hathaway & Quinn
2004 - Present
Associate, Law Offices of Mark J. Werksman
1998 - 2004
Attorney, Trutanich Michel, LLP
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2004 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationAttorney Member
1999 - Present
United States Court of Appeals, 9th CircuitAttorney Member
1998 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2005 - 2005
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesCriminal Law Chair
Conviction overturned
Conviction overturned
Gang allegation reversed
Pending Appeal in Death Penalty Case
Pending Ninth Circuit Appeal of Drug Trafficking Conviction
1998
JD - Juris Doctor (cum laude, Law Review)
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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