Kia Champion

Kia Champion

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 10 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor

16000 Ventura Blvd Ste 1208, Encino, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Champion Law Firm

16000 Ventura Blvd Ste 1208, Encino, CA, 91436-2730

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Kia Champion's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

80 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 22 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Wonderful attorney and person!

I got in a horrific car accident and was referred to Mr. Champion by a friend. I was unsure about hiring an attorney because I had a really bad experience with an attorney in the past. Mr. Champion was a revelation! He's smart, kind, and genuinely cares about his clients. He would call me a few times... a week to see how I was doing (I had been hurt pretty badly). He was always available when I called him. He sent me to great doctors. And he got me an amazing settlement. I hope you never get in an accident, but if you do, you should definitely call Mr. Champion!

Posted by Roberto | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

You're in the best hands with the Champion Law Firm!!!

I hired Kia in March of 2015. I was pulled over for a "DUI," my 3rd in the last 8 years. I was never able to hire a lawyer in pervious cases, both of which were very low/close to the legal limit, and could have been reduced or even dropped had I been able to hire a lawyer. My blood alcohol level came... back at .05 but because it was considered my 3rd offense, I was being held to it. Although the DMV sent me a letter stating my Blood alcohol level was under legal limit, and my license was to remain in good standing, we were still being unfairly punished. During the pre trial, I was offered over 200 days of either jail time or a work program of 1600 hours+. They DA would not budge and so we prepared for trial. Kia told me he was confident in my case and that he would get the charges dropped. He was in constant communication with myself and the DA. We prepared to go to trial. The date was set and all. I was nervous. A jury was going to decide whether I was guilty or innocent. He believed me. He believed in me. He worked so hard through this trial, he went to several pre trials and fought for me. He then went to court the other day, on my behalf, and called me with great news. He called me with the best news ever. ALL MY CHARGES WERE DROPPED! To say this man is a miracle worker is an understatement. He is so personable and so professional. He beleieved in me and he believed in my innocence. He protected me and made me feel comfortable the entire time. He answered all my calls and questions promptly and took excellent care of me. I owe this man more than he will ever know. I'm so thankful that he was able to have all my charges dropped. I'm thankful that even in the times where I didn't see the light, he reassured me that he will take care of me. And he did. I recommend Kia to anyone who is looking for a lawyer to provide them the BEST service. He is truly the best lawyer out there!

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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I was very impressed with Mr. Champion. I was arrested for residential burglary, which I did not commit. I spoke to several attorneys, and all of them quoted me between $10,000.00 and $15,000.00. Mr. Champion was very honest and forthright about his experience, or lack thereof, but he promised me he ...would fully commit to my case. He also only charged me $5000.00. I decided to trust him and hired him to represent me. Long story short, he came through for me. He was able to prove that I was not there on the night of the incident, and the charges were dropped. I have my life back thanks to him.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Person, Great Professional, Great....Really cares about his clients!

Kia Champion came highly recommended through a friend and I couldn't have been happier with the outcome of my case! He was very professional and knowledgeable about my case and my options. He made himself available whether it was over the phone or before court with all my questions, concerns and fe...ars. I too would highly recommend Kia Champion for anyone who has an unfortunate run in with the law. And more than anything I wouldn't hesitate to call Kia again should I come across a similar situation again.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Diversion on a first time petty theft!

Frankly speaking, I was extremely nervous about everything that I dealt with my court date and the overall process I went through, and hiring a good attorney was the key to my success. I met and consulted with several criminal defense attorneys and law firms in order to determine who would be t...he best for me, and what stood out about Weinreib Law Firm were their honesty, responsiveness and confidence. Back then Kia Champion was part of the Weinreib Team. From the day first Kia impressed me with his professionalism, tactfulness, diligence and ethics. From the time I met him I could already tell that he had a big heart for helping out people and he was serious about resolving the matters. I have never had to deal with anything criminal before, so I was all new to this. Kia made me feel very comfortable about how everything was going to work and what exactly he was going to do for me in order to minimize the damage at hand. He took the time to explain to me the details of what really can happen and what can be possible. He won’t feed me with lies or make empty promises about my case; he’ll always be straight forward with me, always patient and willing to answer all my questions. He replied to all of my texts, phone calls and/ or emails in a very promptly and timely manner. Although my case is still pending the court date, but I firmly believe it will be settled soon in a best possible way and will be dismissed. Now I am convinced that hiring the right attorney was the best thing I did. From the very beginning I felt confident and protected. Thank you Kia, I really appreciate the fact that you were always available returning my calls and promptly replying to my text messages. I highly recommend you to anyone facing criminal charges and is looking to hire the best attorney hands down. Again, thank you for everything you did for me. I truly appreciate your candor, integrity, and work ethic. More attorneys should be like you in an ideal world, but sadly, too many attorneys view their clients as just that and forget that they are human beings. Although our circumstances were unfortunate, I am blessed to have met you and will recommend your services with the utmost regard, as you’re an invaluable asset to my case and excelled all my expectations.

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Kia Champion's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaelan Nielsen

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kia is an amazing an attorney who impresses my every day with his work ethic, legal knowledge, and commitment to his clients. Kia, in a short period of time, has managed to build a law practice most veteran lawyers would be envious of. This is purely the result of his tireless commitment to the practice of law and his clients. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Lee Zavatsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kia Champion is a great attorney, who aggressively advocates to get the best results for his clients. He is passionate about both his work and his clients."

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Shayda Yamini

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Simply put Kia is compassionate and professional in every aspect of his job. Not only is he great to work with, but he dedicates himself 100% to everything he does."

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Ronald Hedding

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kia is a solid attorney and person that has a passion for his work and his clients. I highly recommend and respect him."

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Neda Shoushtari

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kia is a passionate attorney who cares about his clients on a human level first. I have recommended Kia to several of my own clients for criminal matters because I trust that he will uphold a high level of care, diligence and commitment to the clients I refer him."

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Mariya Furman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Iman Jaffrey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dustin Thomas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arvand Naderi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shahram Mangoli

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kia is a very knowledgable criminal defense attorney with a lot of experience. Criminal defense is his passion. I have referred a lot of my own clients to Kia because I have full confidence in him. He always seems to surpass my expectations."

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Antionette Lias

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kia Champion is a great attorney, he is very detail oriented and works aggressively to get the best results for his clients. I highly recommend his services for Criminal matters."

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Garret Weinrieb

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Champion was my associate for several years. He recently opened up his own office and I could not be happier for him. He is an outstanding criminal lawyer and will continue to obtain great results for clients going forward. He is strong lawyer, liked by judges and prosecutors alike. All the best to him and his new firm."

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Payam Tishbi

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally witnessed his dedication to his clients and would not hesitate to work/refer a client to him."

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Danny Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Other

"I have known Kia for over a year now and he is someone who is passionate about the law. He works really hard and never quits. He knows the law very well and explains how the court process works. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Ensign

Personal injury lawyer

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Kaelan Nielsen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Danny Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Iman Jaffrey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronald Hedding

Criminal defense lawyer

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Payam Tishbi

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024

updated on 01/07/2025

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

Top 10% Lawyer in the USA, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, Champion Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Paralegal, Weinrieb Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Naderi Law Office

2011 - 2013

Paralegal, Fink and Steinberg

Associations

2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Iranian American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Don

Dismissed

People v. Castaneda

Reduced to Wet Reckless

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Education

2010

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Irvine

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Radio AM 790

Personal Injury Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Farsi

English

Activity

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