Matt Koohanim

Matt Koohanim

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Juvenile law Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

8383 Wilshire Blvd Ste 425, Suite 425, Beverly Hills, CA

About Matt

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Juvenile Law 80%

Dependency Court, Removal and Detention Hearings, Adjudication, Jurisdiction and Disposition. Reunification.

23 years | 900 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 15%

Including Sex Crimes, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Endangerment, Dui's and Assault with a Deadly Weapon and more.

23 years | 6,000 cases

15%
Car Accident 5%

23 years | 5,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Koohanim Law Firm

8383 Wilshire Blvd Ste 425, Suite 425, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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Matt Koohanim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 80 reviews

Posted by Miranda | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Lawyer in LA!

Matt Koohanim is an extraordinary lawyer throughout my experience with CPS. As a foster parent assisting a poor-English speaking individual in their case, we initially had a negative experience with another law firm, Vincent Davis, who charged exorbitant fees without making any progress. However, onc...e Matt took over it, everything started to change for the better. What impressed me about Matt was his professionalism and dedication. Even before we hired him, he provided valuable advice and guidance. He's responsive to our texts and emails, incredibly knowledgeable, providing us with all the necessary information. Matt was straightforward, explaining everything clearly and patiently throughout the process. I am grateful to have found him, I encourage anyone who needs legal assistance to consider him. He truly goes above and beyond to provide top-notch service which can potentially avoid lots of hassle and unnecessary costs!

Posted by Kristina | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

An attentive attorney

I am pleased to write a review for attorney Matt, who provided exceptional legal representation during my case involving Child Protective Services (CPS). After a disappointing experience with a previous attorney, I made the decision to hire Matt, and it turned out to be a wise choice. From the ver...y beginning, I found Matt to be highly attentive and genuinely interested in understanding the nuances of my case. He took the time to actively listen to my concerns and fears, which immediately instilled confidence in his abilities. His empathetic approach, coupled with his extensive legal knowledge, allowed him to navigate through the complexities of my situation with expertise and precision. One aspect that truly stood out was Matt's unwavering commitment to my case. He demonstrated a genuine care for my well-being and the outcome of the proceedings. It was evident that he invested considerable time and effort into thoroughly analyzing the details of my case, leaving no stone unturned. His meticulous attention to detail, coupled with his persuasive advocacy, played a significant role in achieving the desired outcome of having my case dismissed. I must also acknowledge the invaluable support provided by Matt's paralegal, Jenny Lopez. Her professionalism and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Jenny consistently went above and beyond to ensure that all necessary paperwork was handled efficiently and accurately. Her prompt responses to my inquiries and her ability to provide updates on the progress of my case were greatly appreciated. Overall, my experience with attorney Matt and his paralegal Jenny was nothing short of excellent. Their commitment to my case, combined with their professionalism and expertise, ultimately resulted in a positive outcome. I highly recommend Matt's services to anyone seeking legal representation, particularly in matters involving CPS.

Posted by Vaheed Teimouri | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Legal Representation

We had two attorneys that represented us for DUI case my wife had, they just charged us lots of money and did not do anything except creat problems. We met with Mr Koohinam and found him very caring, cartious, knowledgeable and professional. He was retained the same day, repressed us and got our ca...se resolved in less than 30 days with a resolution that was very positive and acceptable. We are very pleased with his services & definitely recommend him, it is very hard to find an attorney with his character & professionalism.

Posted by Rich | May 02, 2016 | Expungement

very knowledgeable

I had a specific case that was lingering in my account and would pop up here and there. Even though the case was older and from a youthful negligence it was never properly dealt with. I sought advice from Mr. Koohanim and he advised me on how to handle the case to get it removed from record as it was... already a closed case.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

if you get a DUI this is your guy. I did my homework before choosing him. He has great reviews and everyone really attends to you. the headache of court and all that comes with it is enough. I didn't wan the lawyer to be another headache and seeing he has other clients that were happy I decided to go... with him.

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Matt Koohanim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nikki Jacobson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Koohanim is a great attorney and very knowledgeable. Thank you for always caring about our clients."

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Matthew Nezhad

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is one of the most honest, hard working and diligent lawyers i know. I endorse this lawyer without any reservation."

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Epimenio Lopez

Car accident lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Alex

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent criminal defense attorney, providing aggressive representation to all his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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David Dastrup

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yehonatan Weinberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent and hard working attorney. I highly recommend him to any potential client."

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Jaime Almaraz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. A very intelligent and passionate attorney whom I've had the pleasure of working with."

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Sohila Rezai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A very professional and caring attorney. I have referred several clients to Mr. Koohanim with excellent feed back."

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Dimitri Hurt

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Koohanim is a very knowledgeable and skilled attorney. I can always count on him for great advice whenever I need it. Mr. Koohanim fights for the rights of his clients and is not afraid to take a case to trial. I truly respect this attorney."

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Jack Boltax

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers on AVVO show a knowledgeable and concerned attorney who serves his client's well."

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Justin Sterling

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Koohanim is an experienced attorney who diligently and zealously represents his clients so they obtain the compensation they deserve. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Davidi

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is an excellent attorney who provides aggressive yet professional legal representation for those most in need. I highly recommend his services."

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Jovan Blacknell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Omid Khorshidi

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great guy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sandy Rabadi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt, is fair and honest. He knows the struggles of his clients and works with them and for them."

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Andrew Alex

Trucking accident lawyer

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Epimenio Lopez

Business lawyer

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer

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David Dastrup

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Yehonatan Weinberg

Personal injury lawyer

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Sohila Rezai

Business lawyer

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S. Shamsi

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Nezhad

Personal injury lawyer

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Jaime Almaraz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Boltax

Federal crime lawyer

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Justin Sterling

Business lawyer

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Payam Poursalimi

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Davidi

Car accident lawyer

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Dimitri Hurt

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jovan Blacknell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hadi-Ty Kharazi

Personal injury lawyer

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Omid Khorshidi

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Nikki Jacobson

Immigration lawyer

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Sandy Rabadi

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

President, Koohanim Law Firm

Associations

2016 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2016 - Present

AAPDA

Premier DUI Attorney

2011 - Present

CPDA

Member

2011 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1998 - Present

Department Of Real Estate

Sales Person

Sample of Legal Cases

23 Counts of Lewd Acts W/ Minor DISMISSED

CASE DISMISSED

Criminal Case Dismissed

Case was DISMISSED

PC 187 Reduced To Voluntary Manslaughter

Negotiated a reduced charge of Voluntary Manslaughter with the specially assiged prosecutor with a low 3 year prison term, seven months of custody credits plus good time and work time applied to his prison term.

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Education

2002

Abraham Lincoln Univ

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

California State University, Northridge

Real Estate Finance

Speaking Engagements

2015

KIRN 630 AM RADIO

DUI CHECK-POINT

2014

KIRN 630 AM RADIO

DUI .08 OR HIGHER

2002

Ethics in Real Estate

Legal Ethics In Real Estate

Languages

English

Spanish

Farsi

Activity

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