Bruce M Kaufman

Bruce M Kaufman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 61 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 500, Encino, CA

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 525-750 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 61 years

State: California

Acquired: 1965

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bruce M Kaufman

16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 500, Encino, CA, 91436-1835

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Bruce M Kaufman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | February 20, 2018

Great Attorney - Caring and Genuine - Relationships then Results

Although, Mr. Kaufman has not represented me, I had the privilege of working with him for a short period of time in 2017-18. From what I witnessed, Mr. Kaufman is a dedicated attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. Mr. Kaufman's office is one that many should strive towards as they care about... their clients and staff ~ whereas other attorneys only care about making money and not the attorney/client relationship. I would highly recommend Mr. Kaufman's office to anyone in need of legal representation because the firm cares about the client and not the money. It's important to have an attorney that listens you and I mean undivided attention. I have worked with many attorneys in Los Angeles and will tell you that Mr. Kaufman's firm does a good job because they love what they do; it's not about making money. I have also watched other attorneys take money from those less fortunate to only run up the fees and then dump the client. I have also watched attorneys have staff do the work while they bill the client 500.00 an hour - very unethical! Picking a firm means having REAL RELATIONSHIPS and only then can one have a "result."

Posted by Max | February 13, 2015

Bruce is great

Bruce worked on my case about 8 years ago. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He is one of very few attorneys worth your money. Wanted to leave this review to let you know I really appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

MOST EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION

Bruce represented me on a very sensitive matter. Having never been involved with the criminal justice system before, I had obtained referrals from hald dozen trusted colleagues, 2 of whom recommended Bruce Kaufman. My matter could have easily spiraled out of control, but it was resolved, quickly and ...efficiently, without any publicity or damage to me or my career.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2009 | Criminal Defense

THE BEST IN CALI

Yes, Definately will recommend. There is not another Criminal defense Attorney I would ever hire after hiring Bruce. We have had to use his services several times, unfortunately. But I would recommend him to everyone who does not want to Gamble with their freedom. He is worth every thing he asks fo...r ... Plus! You will be forever grateful !

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Bruce M Kaufman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amir Soleimanian

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Bear

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Bruce for years. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Patrick Santos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kaufman is easily the most experienced attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. It is mind-boggling to think that Mr. Kaufman was sworn in to practice in 1965. That's 50 years of practice! He entered the legal profession during the Civil Rights Movement, arguably the best time in American history. If I make it 25 years, I will be surprised."

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Mark Cunningham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Michaels

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is an excellent litigator and you can't do much better than him."

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Rick Flam

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bruce Kaufman is an execellent criminal defense attorney who has produced outstanding results for his clients."

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Donald Ingalls

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the best criminal defenss attorneys in Los Angeles."

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Alan Baum

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce and I have been colleagues for over 40 years. We have handled numerous criminal cases together as well as our having been close friends since college. Bruce is extremely well qualified and is highly respected by everyone in the system."

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Patrick Santos

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2013

Personal Injury, SuperLawyers

2013

Lead Counsel - Criminal Law, LawInfo

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Lead Counsel - Criminal, LawInfo

2012

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2012

Personal Injury, SuperLawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Lead Counsel - Criminal, LawInfo

2011

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2011

Personal Injury, SuperLawyers

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Personal Injury, SuperLawyers

2009

Personal Injury, SuperLawyers

2009

Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Kaufman Kaufman & Miller LLP

1969 - 2003

Partner, Kaufman & Kaufman APLC

1966 - 1969

Associate, Kates & Kates

1965 - 1966

Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney, City Of Los Angeles

Associations

1966 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1966 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Election Committee

2009 - 2009

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Appointments Committee

2008 - 2008

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Election Committee

2007 - 2007

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Election Committee

2006 - 2006

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Election Committee

2006 - 2006

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Appointments Committee

2005 - 2005

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Appointments Committee

2005 - 2005

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Judicial Election Committee

1980 - 1982

San Fernando Valley Criminal Bar Association

President

1980 - 1982

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Trustee

Education

1964

Southwestern Univ SOL

Law

Languages

English

Spanish

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