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

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

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DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

25%

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Awards

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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

230 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 49 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Erlyn | May 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look No Further

I recently found myself in a bit of legal trouble and was fortunate enough to have Karthik Krishnan represent me. Karthik is an exceptional lawyer and an even better person. From the very start, he was extremely responsive and reassuring, always just a phone call or text message away. He explained th...e entire legal process to me clearly and made sure I understood every step that was being taken. Karthik represented me at the El Monte Courthouse for a misdemeanor case. Even though I was not able to be present in court, I felt confident that I was in good hands. Karthik is not just knowledgeable about the law, but he also genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to get to know me and my situation and treated me with compassion and respect. Thanks to Karthik’s expertise and dedication, my case was dismissed. I am incredibly grateful for his hard work and support throughout the entire legal process. If you are ever in need of legal representation, I highly recommend Karthik Krishnan. He is an exceptional lawyer who will fight for your rights and go above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome.

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Karthik Krishnan is an outstanding attorney- Highly Recommended!

Karthik Krishnan was the first criminal defense attorney I spoke with, and right away, I knew he was the most qualified to win my case. From our very first call, Karthik jumped right in by guiding me through the legal process and the likelihood of my case’s dismissal. And that’s exactly what he achie...ved! I had a complex case out of Van Nuys courthouse but Karthik went above and beyond by keeping me out of court and getting all my charges dropped. Karthik is truly committed to giving his clients a second chance. Not only is his approach extremely professional but he’s also incredibly caring and personal. I honestly felt I was speaking to a friend more than my attorney. Trust him with your life, you won’t regret it!

Posted by Angel | February 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Definitely the best

Mr.Karthik Krishnan is by far the best attorney very friendly and professional, he’s very knowledgeable on what he does . I had spoken to other attorneys before him and no one made me feel confident about my case and or any good outcome. From day one mr.Krishnan was on top of my case and was very in...formative on every step of the way . He reduced my sentence and made sure that I was taken the right steps to not jeopardize my carrier as a contractor .. over all the best and I highly recommend him , he will fight for you until the end. Thank you

Posted by Anthony | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Karthik Krishnan - excellent attorney

I was in need of legal services so I started calling up different law firms. I called about 5 different people but ultimately decided to go with Karthik Krishnan. Karthik was always very communicative (from start to finish), and his fees are more than reasonable. He is not the kind of attorney who... will take your money and run. From the time I paid him, he remained consistent communicating with me, and I was never left "out of the loop." Karthik is an empathetic person and cares about his clients. This can be a difficult quality to find these days. I always felt as if Karthik had my best interests at heart. He is also professional, organized, and competent. I cannot think of a better combination of qualities for an attorney to have. Additionally, he is a quick thinker and has a solid grasp on case law. I would definitely recommend Karthik Krishnan as an attorney if you are in need of one.

Posted by James | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Huge Help

I can't thank Karthik Krishnan enough for being an incredible lawyer who stood by me during a tough time. He represented me in a crucial matter at the Torrance courthouse, and I couldn't have asked for a better advocate. Karthik was not only highly knowledgeable about the law and the court process, b...ut he was also genuinely caring and responsive. Whenever I had questions or concerns, he took the time to explain everything in a way that made me feel at ease. His dedication to my case was evident, and I knew I was in good hands. In all honesty, if you're looking for an outstanding lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients, Karthik Krishnan is the one you need. I highly recommend him for his exceptional representation, responsiveness, and the care he puts into his work.

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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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