Katherine Elizabeth Hardie

Katherine Elizabeth Hardie

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

8484 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Law Offices of Kate Hardie

8484 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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Katherine Elizabeth Hardie's Reviews

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23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Sylvia | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grand theft

I was wrongly accused of fraud and grand theft, and felt shocked and extremely embarrassed by the charges that became public knowledge. I felt helpless and alone, but a friend referred me to Kate Hardie, and she became my lifeline and a blessing. Kate is a very knowledgeable and professional attorn...ey, and more importantly, someone who cares deeply for her clients. She listened to me and my side of the story, and fought for me until the case against me was dismissed! I have the utmost respect for her skills and I'm happy to call her a friend. Thank God I was introduced to Kate! I would recommend Kate Hardie to anyone who needs legal help on a criminal matter!

Posted by Raffi | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney

A few years back Katherine helped me get out of a very unfortunate situation. Throughout the time she represented me, she was very professional, aggressive and always on top of the case on my behalf. She truly cares about her clients and is willing to go the extra mile for them. She is ethical and c...ommitted to the best possible representation for her clients. I won’t go into detail about my specific situation, but I can tell you that she fought hard on my behalf and ultimately had my case cleared and expunged. If you're looking for a criminal defense attorney, Katherine is one of the best attorneys out there. I would highly suggest you give her a call!

Posted by Dany | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Talented Attorney.

It's been almost a month since the day when Ms. Hardie won my case in the LAX court ( termination of my probation, expungement of the criminal record) and I still can't find the right words to express my gratitude to her. Simple "Thank you" is not enough for all that time and work that she invested b...y filing documents and representing me in that motion. She has taken my case as it were her own, kept me informed on it's progress and also on the updates about her communication with the City Attorney.I had a great deal of anxiety upon entering the court room and I wasn't very optimistic about the outcome mostly because of all the difficulties created by local DA office. However, Ms. Hardie demonstrated outstanding level of professionalism, was confident, smart, thoughtful, and wasn't afraid to speak the truth in court.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ms.Kate Hardie, Esq for anybody looking for a high quality legal firm that also has a personal touch in making you feel comfortable in a difficult situation.

Posted by hector | October 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense

amazing

i cannot thank kate hardie enouh for what she has done for me and my kids i was falsely asccused and about to loose my whole life.Right away i felt all the stress and negativity fall of my shoulders when i had her on my side.She knows exactly what shes doing, she does her homework and focuses and ur ...case and makes u feel comfortable like everything is gonna be okay.I really thought i was done for.Man i had an D.A who wanted me burn in hell for something i didnt even do but kate called her bluffs and exposed her and we won the case.I am in the process of recovering my kids and my life.She was litteraly like an angel for me . thanks again

Posted by Jennifer | October 18, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

Kate Hardie was referred to me by one of her peers when I found myself being charged with a crime I did not commit. Recently off probation and with a criminal history I feared would inevitably work against me in this matter, I needed competent, effective legal representation with trial experience. W...ell, that is precisely what I got with Kate Hardie. Having worked in the public defender's office herself, she not only had the experience, but also the knowledge of how the system really works. She could effectively anticipate what to expect, and therefore, what legal maneuvers to employ, but was always prepared with a "plan b, plan c, etc.". She was incredibly accommodating, and very willing to work with me on this case - completely understanding my fears and concerns. And she did not placate me, either. She was very honest, forthright and thorough in explaining all of my options, and what the likely outcomes would be. Both her experience, knowledge and demeanor put me at ease after our very first meeting, and she kept in contact with me every step of the way - keeping me informed the very moment that she was. That level of personal attention made me feel like I was her only client - despite the fact that clearly, I was not. Kate Hardie aggressively pursued the most desirable result for me in this case - dismissal altogether - and she achieved it. If I should ever need the services of an outstanding criminal defense attorney every again (but I pray that I would not!), I would need to look no further than the law offices of Kate Hardie. My experience with her has proven that she is worthy of the highest recommendation - hands down.

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Chananel Nakasaka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Extraordinary feats are possible, but not with ordinary people. As attorneys, we're constantly networking. You can waste a lot of time. One of the ways I filter out the ordinary/ the average is to determine whether they do as they say. Kate offered to assist me with a very important information. I was surprised to find that she actually emailed me the info within 24 hours. Kate is very bright. She's nothing short of amazing!"

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Antoine Williams

Unknown lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kate is a tenacious and fearless criminal defense attorney. She fights incredibly hard for her clients and is able to achieve amazing results for them through her zealous advocacy. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."

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Ryan Wolfe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the chance to write a 995 motion under Ms. Hardie's direction while clerking for the Public Defender. She is an outstanding attorney and a thoughtful supervisor. She is respected by her colleagues as intelligent and effective."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2005 - 2013

Deputy Public Defender III, Law Offices Of The Los Angeles County Public Defender

2003 - 2003

Law Clerk, Century Law Group

Associations

2014 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

member

2014 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Affiliate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

P v. S. A.

Not guilty on all 22 counts; client aquitted.

People v. AK

The Jury found the prosecution's petition NOT TRUE; Client was released from the State Hospital after 20 years in custody.

People v. T.M.

Jury trial hang 9 for not guilty and dismiss

People v. Peartree

2 years state prison at 50% on a manslaughter

People v. C.M.W.

Not guilty

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Education

N/A

UCLA SOL

law

N/A

Univ of California San Diego

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2014

Indigent Criminal Defense Association Spring MCLE on Mental Health

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity: Practial Considerations for the Defense of Sex Crimes under PC 1026

2014

From Stress to Success: Help for Heroes in Heels NGI: Distinguishing medical diagnosis from Legal Definition

Languages

English

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