David S. Kestenbaum
About David
Practice Areas
5
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47 years | 2,421 cases
47 years | 813 cases
47 years | 142 cases
47 years | 132 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Kestenbaum Law Group, APC
14401 Sylvan Street, Suite 100, Van Nuys, CA, 91401-2660
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David S. Kestenbaum's Reviews
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50 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
fighting a speeding ticket
Mr.Kestenbaum was extremely helpful in aiding me through the process of fighting my ticket and in conclusion was able to get the majority of the charges held against me dropped.
Posted by Holly | May 27, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Traffic court for excessive speed, driving without a license and failure to show proof of insurance
Mr. Kestenbaum was extremely knowledgeable about the traffic court system and was able to get two charges dismissed for my son, and was instrumental in achieving a major reduction in the speeding charge. I would recommend him to anyone who is faced with going to court.
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2014
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2010
Pre-Eminent U.S. Law Firm (Top 5%), Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Pre-Eminent Top 5% US Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent (Top 5% Crminal Lawyers), Martindale-Hubbell
1998
A.V. (Highest U.S. Rating) Criminal Defense Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
A.V. (Highest U.S. Rating) Criminal Defense Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
A.V. (Highest U.S. Rating) Criminal Defense Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
A.V. (Highest U.S. Rating) Criminal Defense Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV (Highest Rating) Criminal Defense Lawyer, Martindale & Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
President, Kestenbaum Law Group, APC
1992 - 2013
Senior Managing Partner, Kestenbaum Eisner Gorin LLP
1985 - 1992
Senior Prosecuting Trial Attorney, Los Angeles Office of the City Attorney
1982 - 1985
Managing Partner, Lovett, Obrenski & Kestenbaum
1979 - 1982
Owner, Law Offices of David S. Kestenbaum
Associations
2012 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2012 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
Member
Member
Member
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Sample of Legal Cases
Civil Compromise
CASE REJECTED!
Not Guilty of Going over 100 MPH; Guilty of Speeding and given traffic school!
CASE DISMISSED ON EVE OF TRIAL!
CASE DISMISSED!
Client placed on Probation instead of sentenced to prison and No Sex Registration!
Felony dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Felony case dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
Education
1978
JD - Juris Doctor with Honors
1975
B.S.B.A. with Honors
Speaking Engagements
2009
Criminal Defense Cases involving High-Profile Defendants
2009
Using Convicted Priest Baker in Grand Jury Investigation of Cardinal Mahony
2008
Criminal Defense Strategies
2007
Pre-Trial Settlement, Motion Work, and Litigation in Criminal Cases
2006
Criminal Law and Jury Trials in the United States
Publications
2014
1977
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Arrested for possesion of a controlled substance with two priors. He has no bail. what will happen?
20 Nov 2025
Vacate criminal charge
03 Nov 2025
My twin brother used my identity when he was pulled over and I only know because I got a drug ticket and court date in the mail?
26 Oct 2025