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Winston Kevin McKesson

4.6
9 reviews
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI ... +7 more

6080 Center drive, Suite 652, Los Angeles, CA

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About Winston

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Appeals 10%

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Criminal Defense 10%

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DUI and DWI 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Appeals Assault & Battery Domestic Violence Drug Crimes DUI Expungement Embezzlement Felonies Hate Crimes Juvenile Crimes Kidnapping Manslaughter Misdemeanors Murder Sex Crimes Shoplifting/Theft Traffic Violations Violations of Probation

10%
Drug Crime 10%

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Expungement 10%

Violent Crimes Weapons Violations White Collar Crimes

10%
Juvenile Law 10%

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Sex Crime 10%

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Violent Crime 10%

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White Collar Crime 10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Winston Kevin McKesson, Criminal Attorney

(877) 683-0795

Mobile

(310) 242-5890

Fax

6080 Center drive, Suite 652, Los Angeles, CA, 90045

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Winston Kevin McKesson's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (8) Violent Crime (3) Child Custody (1) Family (1) Federal Crime (1) Gun Law (1) Immigration (1) Litigation (1)
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Case Results (8) Advocacy (7) Recommendation (7) Professionalism (5) General Knowledge (4) Practice Area Knowledge (4) Responsiveness (4) Communication Style (3) Character & Conduct (2) Trustworthiness (2)

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Federal Crime

Posted by Asia | June 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Hired for a Federal criminal case

Did not have the best experience with this private attorney. Hired for a federal criminal matter during COVID and felt like he legally robbed me. Over the course of twelve months there was lack of communication, flying out for a court appearance that was rescheduled for a later date (found out the... following day after my arrival smh), and lack of preparedness during certain court hearings. This attorney was 70 percent of the reason for my mental health declining during this phase of my life. What saved me in my case was advocating for myself through the process and writing a letter to the judge directly. At sentencing it was shared by the judge that my letter is what impacted the leniency of my fate. I do take accountability for not putting my foot down because it was clear that he was trying to walk over me during one of my most vulnerable moments. But the fact of the matter is that the expectations were for him to uphold professionalism and integrity as my “paid” lawyer. Do what he was paid to do. He took my retainer fee and dropped the ball. He couldn’t have cared less if I did time.

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Kevin Moghtanei

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

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"Mr. McKesson is an excellent advocate for his clients. He has a stellar reputation and he is extremely professional. I have had the privilege of seeing him work firsthand, and he is truly masterful in the courtroom. Without hesitation, I endorse Mr. McKesson."

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John Laurie

Unknown lawyer | Aug 22

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John Habashy

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A dedicated advocate for his clients."

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Ben Pesta

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I sat next to Kevin for three months during a bitterly-fought, politically-charged jury trial. Kevin was a hard worker, a tireless fighter for his client and an able advocate -- not to mention, a good colleague. I'd try another case with him any day."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

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2017

Jerry Giesler Memorial Award, Criminal Courts Bar Association Los Angeles

2017

Trial Lawyer of the year, Criminal Courts Bar Association

2017

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Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

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Criminal Defense Attorney of The Year, Century City Bar Association

Associations

2007 - Present

California Attorney for Criminal Justice

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

National Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

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John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles

Member

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Board Member

Education

1982

University of California School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Loyola Marymount University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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