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%

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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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Immigration

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend Karthik

I worked with Karthik Krishnan on a very serious legal matter at the Metropolitan Courthouse, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I was facing a situation that included a potential DUI conviction and a one-year license suspension, which had serious immigration consequences for me. From the very... beginning, Karthik demonstrated a deep understanding of both criminal law and how it intersects with immigration issues, which was critical in my case. Karthik was able to successfully avoid a DUI conviction, which made a huge difference for my immigration status and future. His legal strategy was thoughtful, precise, and clearly tailored to my specific circumstances. He explained every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand and never made me feel rushed or uninformed. What really stood out was his responsiveness and demeanor. He was always prompt in returning calls and messages, patient with my questions, and calm and reassuring during what was an extremely stressful time for me. He carries himself with professionalism and confidence, but also with genuine care for his clients. Karthik is extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. I always felt that my case was being handled with full attention and seriousness. If you are looking for a lawyer who is not only skilled in court but also truly advocates for your best interests, I would strongly recommend Karthik Krishnan. I would not hesitate to refer him to anyone seeking legal representation, especially in complex cases involving DUI and immigration concerns.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Got the job done!!!!!!

Last year I got a DUI and decided to hire Karthik from Shouse Law group to be my attorney. I am a current DACA recipient and having a DUI would have disqualified me from renewing my DACA/work permit. Despite the fact that I was double the legal limit, Karthik somehow magically got it reduced to a wet... reckless. I will say that often times when dealing with the court system it’s a matter of luck in terms of what DA gets assigned to your case. In my particular case, the assigned DA was giving me hard time on getting a plea deal, but Karthik pushed through got my charge reduced to a wet reckless. Thanks again Karthik. I really could not have gotten this without you.

Posted by Orlando | May 09, 2018 | Immigration

Best Criminal Defense Attorney

Anyone that is searching for a professional, supportive & trustworthy Criminal Defense Team, look no further, Shouse Law Group is the best decision you can make. I was referred​ to Karthic Krishnan as my attorney​. & to be completely​ honest, I have never encountered​ a more professional​, ​unders...tanding,​ very attentive & knowledgeable​​ in his profession​ than himself Karthik​ Krishnan. He helped​ me with a matter out of the Van Nuys courthouse & was​ able to avoid a conviction of a crime that had an impact on my immigration status. He was very responsive to all my calls & texts which I find so valuable. I definitely​ recommend Karthik Krishnan as your attorney​, especially​ if you have to attend to the Van Nuys Courthouse. If you have any questions regarding Mr. Krishnan, please feel free to ask me anything.

Posted by Eddi | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you!

I contacted Shouse Law Group about a year ago when I had made a terrible decision that could affect the rest of my life. Karthik Krishnan is the attorney who helped me throughout the whole ordeal. I feel that without Karthik, I would have been charged and convicted with a crime that would have affect...ed my immigration status. I didn't look forward to going to court. I was scared and nervous, but most of all I didn't know what to do. I remember calling Karthik several times before my court date, and still I dreaded knowing I had to go to court. However, Karthik represented me with this matter out of the Criminal Courts Building in Downtown Los Angeles. He told me it wasn't the end of the world and that everything would be okay. He helped me avoid getting convicted for a crime that would end up affecting my immigration status. I ended up having to take a class along with probation. And now, Mr. Krishnan is helping with the expungement. I couldn't be more grateful to the Shouse Law Group and to Karthik Krishnan who personally did everything possible to make this ordeal as painless as possible. I would recommend Shouse Law Group to anyone who is looking for an attorney with the knowledge of the legal system and with colleagues as attentive as Karthik Krishnan. Again, thank you Karthik and to all those at the Shouse Law Group. Eddi A.

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent attorney and firm

Let me start and say I would recommend anyone to work with attorney Karthik Krishnan and the firm his working . I actuualy started to work with a different firm that was very not responsive and very not profferional so I knew how to distinguish the different between bad service and a good service . a...toorney Karthik Krishnan and the firm his working were 100 % responsive to me and my phone calls even at times the firm was closed , besides that there were always very professional with me about giving me the right advice regarding my case . my case was occurring in Pasadena court house for domestic violence that could have damaged my immigration status fourrtuanlly me I had the right firm to take of me and to work together with my immigration lawyer in order to solve the case . again im very happy with the results and will recommend them to anyone .

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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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