Karthik Krishnan

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Karthik Krishnan

also known as Law Offices of Karthik Krishnan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Glendale, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

201 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 200, Glendale, CA

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About Karthik

Biography

Reliable and caring attorney ready to fight for you!

Call me and let's build a defense together...

Call me and let's fight your DUI charge together...

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Karthik Krishnan

201 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 200, Glendale, CA, 91203

krishnanlaw.com/

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Karthik Krishnan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

241 Client Reviews

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Posted by Baltazar | July 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney

A Lawyer You Can Trust With Your Family ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My family has trusted Mr. Karthik Krishnan with two separate legal matters, and I can honestly say he has earned our complete confidence and gratitude. In one case, he represented a member of our family who was pursuing a career as a healthcare professional. The situation had the potential to result... in a felony conviction that could have permanently changed the course of that career. Mr. Krishnan didn't just appear in court. He fought tirelessly, took the time to prepare and coach our family member on how to present themselves before the judge, and encouraged positive steps that demonstrated accountability and growth. The case was ultimately resolved, the record was sealed, and a promising future was preserved. We will always be grateful for what he did. More recently, he represented another member of our family in a traffic matter with potentially serious consequences in Ventura County. Thanks to Mr. Krishnan's representation, the matter was resolved favorably and our records remained completely clean. Throughout the entire process, he communicated with us every step of the way, answered our questions promptly, and always followed through on what he promised. Even after the case concluded, he remained honest and transparent, refunding a significant portion of our retainer exactly as he said he would. What truly sets Mr. Krishnan apart is how he treats people. He never makes you feel judged, embarrassed, or ashamed. Instead, he makes you feel like he is genuinely in your corner and will do everything within his power to achieve the best possible outcome. That kind of compassion and dedication is rare. Our family has complete confidence in Karthik Krishnan, and if we ever need legal representation again, he will be our first call without hesitation. We recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, compassionate, trustworthy, and true to his word. Thank you, Mr. Krishnan, for everything you've done for our family.

Posted by Robert | July 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Don’t hesitate!

Karthik is an amazing person to work with. Karthik helped me navigate a stressful situation being charged with a DUI. He was knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward throughout the entire process. My case was resolved with a good program to work with, he answered every question I had with pride, an...d he offered to help expunge the charges in the future once things settled. Karthik helped me so much that I recently referred a family friend to him for legal help with a case of his own. I look forward to seeing Karthik continue to help those of us who need his services.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

100% Would Recommend

I was facing felony charges and reached out to Karthik Krishnan for help with a matter out of El Monte Courthouse. He explained my options clearly and kept me informed throughout the process, which made a stressful situation much easier to handle. My case was dismissed with no record and no terms to ...complete. He handled everything efficiently and made it as seamless as possible for me. I’m grateful his work helped keep my career intact.

Posted by ERIC | July 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best of the best

I had an excellent experience working with Attorney Karthik Krishnan. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. He took the time to explain every step of the process, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt informed and confident throughout my case. Wh...at impressed me most was his attention to detail, strategic approach, and genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. He was always accessible when I needed guidance and consistently demonstrated integrity and compassion. If you're looking for an attorney who is experienced, trustworthy, and truly cares about his clients, I highly recommend Karthik Krishnan. Thank you for your outstanding representation and dedication!

Posted by Tomas | July 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Karthik Krishnan - Exceptional Attorney

I’m so thankful I had Karthik Krishnan on my side during my recent case. Throughout the entire process, he was professional, knowledgeable, and always easy to reach whenever I had questions. He did an amazing job from start to finish and got me the best outcome I could have possibly hoped for. He suc...ceeded in getting my court case diverted, so I was able to avoid having a conviction on my record. Karthik even helped me win my DMV hearing, which saved me from what was likely a certain one year license suspension. He kept me informed every step of the way and made a stressful situation much easier to handle. I can’t thank him enough for everything he did, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced attorney who truly cares about getting the best possible results.

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Karthik Krishnan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neeraj Singh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Karthik for criminal matters out of Ventura County."

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Arash Sadat

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karthik is a talented attorney with a wealth of criminal defense experience. You will not find a more zealous advocate or an attorney more passionate about what he does. If a close friend or family member ever needed a criminal or DUI defense attorney, Karthik and his law firm would be my first call."

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Amir Soleimanian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elisa Guadan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Karthik is a smart, hard-working criminal defense attorney and one of the rising stars of criminal defense in the greater Los Angeles area. Karthik is well respected by prosecutors, the bench and his fellow criminal defense colleagues alike."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leonard Manalo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karthik is one of the most passionate attorneys you will find and you would be lucky to have him in your corner. He is always prepared, effortlessly cites the law, and provides a tenacious defense."

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David Poblete

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karthik is one of the best up-and-coming criminal defense lawyers. He's savvy, knowledgable, always prepared, passionate about his work and routinely gets great outcomes for his clients"

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Mark Cunningham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erica Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karthik is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He thoroughly researches and prepares his cases. He is a zealous advocate in the courtroom, and fights very hard to protect his clients' Constitutional Rights! I endorse this lawyer."

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Ninaz Saffari

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karthik is an exceptional attorney. He is a tireless, zealous advocate with a work ethic that's second to none. Karthik consistently earns his clients' trust through his dedication, hard work and compassion. He has an unparalleled track record in court. Any client would be lucky to have Karthik as a lawyer!"

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John Murray

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Karthik on a number of cases and he is a truly outstanding lawyer: knowledgable, meticulous in his preparation, very dedicated to his clients. I would highly recommend him as a criminal and DUI defense lawyer."

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Nicole Valera

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Karthik Krishnan is a compassionate advocate who cares about his clients. He is a hard working, honest attorney who believes that every client deserves the best defense possible and he constantly works to this end."

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Neil Shouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Karthik is one of the best young criminal defense lawyers in the business. He draws on his experience and contacts having worked for the LA County District Attorneys office. He is deeply committed to his clients. He consistently gets terrific deals and results on his cases. I would recommend him highly."

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Sara Watson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Karthik is unquestionably dedicated to his clients. Not only is he skilled and hardworking, but he is a pleasure to be around, something that serves him well as an advocate for his clients. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer."

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Anand Desai

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Neeraj Singh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arash Sadat

Litigation lawyer

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Mark Russ

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elisa Guadan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leonard Manalo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neil Shouse

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lester Paredes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Castillo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Becker

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Murray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erica Madrid

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ninaz Saffari

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, "SuperLawyers®"

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 10% Lawyer in the U.S.A., Lawyers of Distinction

2011

Hobbes Trial Advocacy Program, Loyola Law School

2005

Dean's List, University of California at Irvine

2005

Humanities Achievement Award, University of California at Irvine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Office of Karthik Krishnan

2012 - Present

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Shouse Law Group

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Legal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2008 - 2011

Public Interest Law Foundation

2008 - 2011

Business Law Association

Education

2011

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Univ of California Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Armenian

Korean

Hindi

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