Kenneth Herbert Carlson

Ken brought his 30 + years of legal experience as well as his fierce sense of representing the "underdog" to help me through a very difficult first-time possible eviction. His legal guidance and support were crucial to getting a positive outcome for me and teaching me that I did (and do!) have right...s. Thank you, Ken!

I have been in possession of my luxury apartment for over one year without paying any rent, and the case was finally resolved with me owing nothing and just having to move. I was presenting myself, with Ken’s help, against the biggest eviction law firm in California [Kimball Tirey St. John], who did ...everything they could to get me out fast. We had to deal with the stupid clerks who kept filing my default, and crooked judges who did whatever the landlord wanted, and I’m still suing the landlord for what they did to me. I’ve saved over $40,000 in rent, and didn’t have to file bankruptcy, like those paralegal firms on line try to get you to do. I stood there in court by myself, against up to 3 lawyers for the landlord in one hearing - they were afraid of me, because of Ken’s help. And it’s not over yet, because now I’m coming after the bullies, and they’ve got deep pockets for punitive damages. Oh, yeah! Now it’s my turn.

I wasn't sure that I even had a case because my Roomate tried to evict me as I subleased from her & we didn't even sign a contract to begin with. My Roomate & I had a 1 year oral lease agreement....BUT my Roomate tried to say that it was month to month & wanted to remove me on September 1. Turns out ...after contacting Ken....I stayed in the house until November 5th. Long story short....my Roomate ended up NEGATIVE $5000 in attorney's fees and had to pay $9000 in rent by herself. While I ended up POSITIVE $3000 (not having to pay rent) and I got my $1000 Security Deposit back on the same day of move out AND my Roomate/landlord signed a settlement contract stating that we she would drop all claims & remove them from public record. In the end I probably could have went to full nine yards with Ken's strategy and won triple that amount or more.....but honestly....I was ready to move and it wasn't worth it emotionally to continue in this course of action having to leave work early to go to the courthouse and meet all of these deadlines. Do EXACTLY what Ken tells you to do and you will be totally fine! I didn't even have to show up for a court appearance (by Kens guidance) and it bought me an extra 2-3 weeks. You just have to be very CLEAR with Ken about YOUR NEEDS and what YOU WANT. For example, I would have told him that I needed all papers Filed, faxed & filled out by HIM because I couldn't keep leaving work early or I was going to lose my job. Also I would have told him that if he thinks that I have a strong case, why don't we win it immediately, rather than drag it on & make my landlord settle way later. I would have also asked about awards after I win. Will my Roomate have to pay for all the consultations & paperwork that I paid Ken for? Anyways, this was a first for me & Ken's sense of humor and tenacity helped me grow a back bone & stand up & not be bullied around. He also provided some great pep talks when I needed and he encouraged me not to give up. It's amazing how helpless and low you feel in these situations & Ken just happens to love going to the extremes to help tenants! Make sure you ask him the long term consequences if you lose (for example, a UD is on your record for life if you lose the eviction and it can affect your credit). I didn't realize how dirty other attorneys & landlords play.....but luckily Ken feeds it right back to them!

Facing Eviction? You need this man, No question. In a nutshell: You as a tenant can't win an eviction case period. the most you can do is to find a way to drag and delay your answer for 3 to 5 months and this will force the landlord to settle. I was not behind on my rent. to contrary they retur...ned my last rent payment because it was too much! Yes this action against me was a retaliation for reporting the landlord to government agencies. Pomona Court Judges i dealt with were notorious in their bias against me, without knowing anything about my case! as such they just assumed i didn't pay my rent and i'm playing game to stay where iam, rent free! My first judge was so pissed off and mad with me to the point he literally yelled at me making fun of my answers! anyway, when the Landlord lawyer found out in the 4th month, Ken Carlson is my "ghost" lawyer, as she put it, she literally panicked in front of the judge!! Yes she got used to winning cases in 21 days or so, and for this reason she charged Landlords flat fee of $700 or so! Ken behind the seen, dragged my case on for 5 months. She happened to know Ken personally and when she complained to the judge about Ken tactics, the judge told me not to deal with Ken! imagine that if you can!who i deal with is none of his business, but this tell you, to what extend these so called judges are willing to go in support of landlords! So scared and stressed to death this lawyer, scared the hell out of her client "the Landlord" forcing him to settle with me, because she was operating at net loss, commuting very long distance from Ventura County to Pomona!! This arrogant land lord when I saw him on the settlement day, was literally shaking to the point he avoided any eye contact with me for the first time ever!

Ken Carlson is by far the best in his field!! He knows what he is doing and predicts every situation and gains you the rights you are entitled to !! I recently saw how unfair it is as a tenant and having him for counsel is the only way (after speaking with many lawyers)to utilize your civil rights! H...e knows what he is counseling you and never made a mistake with me !! I have to thank Ken for helping me not be homeless !! Real Talk Xo2