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Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney – Kelmansky Law
Kelmansky Law is a Los Angeles–based boutique criminal defense firm providing strategic, personalized, and cost-effective representation.
Clients work directly with attorney Yuliya Kelmansky—not passed off to associates—ensuring clear communication and focused defense.
Why choose a boutique criminal defense firm:
We represent clients in DUI, drug offenses, theft, domestic violence, assault, homicide, firearm charges, and other misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties.
Multilingual support available: English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian.
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145 South Fairfax Ave, STE 222, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Case reduced, she saved my life
I was charged federally with 21 USC 841 crossing state lines. Possession with intent to distribute Prescription drugs. Yuliya Kelmansky was simply amazing in court. She defended till the very end and forced the prosecutor to give me a deal which was way better than what was originally given to me. I ...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Good experience
I was dealing with a DUI and felt completely overwhelmed, especially not knowing what options I had. The second case was misdemeanor possession of drugs. I went to a few free consultations before finding Kelmansky Law, and I'm glad I did. I hired Yuliya to handle those two cases for me, and she made ...
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer in LA
I hired her for a felony prescription drug case in Los Angeles and she ended up getting it dismissed and sealed my record afterwards. She is so good and really cares about helping. Hire her.
Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family
Amazing attorney
I’m honestly so grateful I found Kelmansky Law. I was dealing with a parental abduction case, and it was one of the most stressful situations I’ve ever been in. I didn’t realize how serious it could get or how quickly it could turn into criminal charges. Yuliya was clear, honest, and easy to talk to...
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Solid defense and real support when you need it most
Yuliya Kelmansky represented me in a federal case, and I’m honestly really grateful I had her on my side. Federal charges are no joke, and I was extremely stressed going into it, but she made the whole process feel a lot more manageable. She was very straightforward with me, explained things in a wa...
"Yuliya is a hard working, dedicated attorney who will fight for you! She has obtained many dismissals and diversions for her clients, and is always moving forward to keep them out of jail and trouble. I highly recommend her!"
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Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in California, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2024
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in California, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2024 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Kelmansky Law
2022 - 2024
Senior Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, Esfandi Law Group
1999 - 2005
Attorney – Customs and Border Protection, Customs Captain, North West Customs Administration
2022 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Obtained Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Case Won
Obtained Domestic Violence Restraining Order - Case Won
Case Won
Dismissed
Dismissed
Obtained Civil Harassment Restraining Order - case won
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Count one - Felony Dismissed. Count two - Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor. No Jail Time
Dismissed
No Jail Time. Restitution.
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
Dismissed
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Master of Laws - LLM
2025
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English
Ukrainian
Spanish
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