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

Active

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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 31 - 35 of 80 reviews

Posted by Luis | July 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer

I recently had the opportunity to work with Mahyad Koohanim and a family member, and would like to share my experience. Overall, I found his legal services to be highly satisfactory. Mahyad demonstrated a deep knowledge of the law and effectively resolved my issue in a timely manner. Throughout th...e process, he kept me well-informed and updated on the progress of my case, which greatly alleviated my concerns. His communication was clear and prompt, ensuring that I always knew what to expect next. Mahyad's professionalism and courteous demeanor stood out to me. He was consistently respectful and took the time to listen to my concerns, showing a genuine interest in my situation. Additionally, his empathetic approach made me feel supported and confident in the legal process. I highly recommend Mahyad Koohanim to anyone in need of legal assistance. His expertise, dedication, and compassionate nature make him an excellent choice for a lawyer.

Posted by Elvia | July 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer ever!!

We are truly blessed to have found Matt!! We are truly grateful of the outcome! Will definetly recommend .

Posted by Kaylie | July 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding

My cousin recently had the privilege of working with Mahyad Koohanim, who not only provided legal advice but also showed genuine concern for my cousins well-being. This personal touch was especially impactful during a challenging time for our family. Thanks to Matt's hard work and dedication, the cas...e was resolved favorably. We are incredibly grateful for his support and highly recommend Matt to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Trust Matt Koohanim

I met Matt Koohanim around 1 year ago when my life changed. I was not making healthy choices that led to removal from my home by court order, restraining order, loss of my children, and headed towards divorce. And the thing I found is when you make bad choices, the trials and tribulations that co...me back to you from the people you hurt are worse often than anything you may have done. That’s life, I suppose. I trusted Matt because of his experience with DCFS, but more so, with how he seemed to understand people. He spoke to me countless times, especially in the beginning when my emotions were extremely high, and provided me not just legal guidance but personal direction. He never judged me, but encouraged me to take personal accountability for all my actions and all my worries over time would resolve themselves naturally. I knew Matt couldn’t stop my wife from divorcing me, but he assured me, every time I asked, I would restore and have a better relationship with my children and the restraining order would be removed. In the beginning months of my case he helped negotiate a deal with all the legal parties that protected my record and gave me a fighting chance to redeem myself and atone to the people I hurt, which in this case happened to be my family. And any time anyone tried to hurt my chances in any way, Matt made time to speak with me and then act swiftly. He knew the precise words to write in exchanges that caused immediate change in my treatment. When we met in court, Matt always kept a calm and deliberate demeanor that enabled the court to receive his motions positively. This allowed me to focus on the personal work I had to do in order to end my case. Two days ago, the court closed my case. All of my parental rights are restored, the temporary restraining order is gone, I have an even better and healthier relationship with my children, and although we are getting divorced, my wife and I are better friends than ever and are coparenting well, which is what the kids deserve. I want to express my gratitude and thanks to Matt Koohanim and his law firm for handling my case with care and honesty from start to finish. They helped me focus on making the right decisions I needed to improve my life and get through the hardest year of my life. Honestly, I am still very much just beginning my personal journey of acceptance and letting go and embracing the changes related to my past actions. It’s very hard, but this is the path I must travel and Matt Koohanim helped me get there for certain.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

DCFS Case

With great pleasure, I write this review to tell everyone how great of a lawyer Matt Koohanim is! My family was in a very tough situation where DCFS was involved. He made the time to call me, inform me of the process, kept me up to date with the documents I needed to sign. And by the end of everythin...g he closed my case. Will be very thankful to him that he fought hard on our case.

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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

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Nikki Jacobson

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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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