Kenneth Herbert Carlson

Kenneth Herbert Carlson

4.4
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 45 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Idyllwild, CA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

PO Box 2417, Idyllwild, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

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Kenneth H. Carlson

PO Box 2417, Idyllwild, CA, 92549

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Kenneth Herbert Carlson's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

109 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | 1 star

Posted by Mary | May 19, 2026 | Consumer Protection

Disorganized and unscrupulous

This firm is a sham. I am 65 and I have hired many attorneys in my day, I was a business consultant. I have never run into more underhanded business practices. I clearly stated that I needed an attorney in San Diego. They scheduled the consultation, missed the consultation without notice, I had to ca...ll them they had me wait four more hours, then finally told me I would not be meeting with the San Diego lawyer, she was too busy to take my case. They said they would give me the Los Angeles attorney I told him I didn't want the Los Angeles attorney I could only work with them if I had to San Diego attorney and I had told him that from the beginning. They scheduled the consultation anyway, I texted them I told him I didn't want it. Instead of calling at 5:30 the attorney called at 5:08. Who does that? These attorneys work by the minute. I couldn't believe it was actually him who was calling so I picked up. We only spoke long enough for me to tell him I didn't want to work with him. THEY STILL CHARGED ME FOR THE CONSULTATION. I EMAILED KEN WITH ALL THE DETAILS AND HE STILL DID NOT REFUND MY $165 FOR A CONSULTATION THAT NEVER HAPPENED.

Kenneth Carlson

Replied last May 20, 2026

Unfortunately, some clients seek full refunds after receiving the information they sought, under threat of one of these AVVO reviews. This client hung up after 15 minutes of receiving the information she sought, and was refunded the unused balance. She filed a chargeback, but her bank recognized that she was not defrauded as she claimed. This was her next revenge, with an accompanying email that she would write more libelous claims. I have explained everything to her, including that a San Diego attorney could be hired if required, but that due to the common "remote appearance" system of most California courts, any attorney could help her with an in-person appearance.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2026 | Discrimination

Huge Disappointment

This firm, which I paid a substantial sum, was a horrific disappointment. I don’t know if this occurred because Carlsen lost his license, but in (3) visits, he have me zero sound advice, legal or otherwise. Carlsen suggested that to rectify my housing issue, I GO TO THE HOUSE of the community owner ...to discuss his employee’s discriminatory conduct. Next, he suggested I have someone threaten to break the owner’s legs, it wss a ludicrous waste of time and money.

Kenneth Carlson

Replied last April 24, 2026

You can tell by the other clients' comments that this case is a bizarre anomaly. I don't know who this client is. Occasionally, a client who is upset that our services are not free will make up a story like this in revenge. It may have been a landlord, not a client, who is trying to discourage tenants from using caltenantlaw.com because our client won a big case against him/her, and this is his/her revenge. I do recommend talking to the owner first before suing, especially when a manager is the real problem. I never advocate violence or threats of violence. Why would I do that, beyond its immorality and the criminal liability it might create, rather than have the client pay for my legal services? Based upon the description provided, this may have been one consultation. not three. If the advice was so bad, why would he/she come back again and again? I have a "Pre-consultation Video" section of caltenantlaw.com where I provide many hours of free legal information and advice to tenants. My "Finding Your Landlord" video advises in the last portion to keep the landlord encounter positive, assuming his/her best intentions, NOT hurting the landlord, but suing, picketing, and telling the City Council about the owner, if he/she is hostile. That video is in stark contrast to what this person claims that I told him/her. Thank you for taking the time to read my response, and for your open-mindedness in doing so.

Posted by Bill | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Don’t get ripped off again

This has as big or bigger night mare as being what I going through with loosing my property just a lot of open ended promises keep your money.

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2024 | Landlord & Tenant

Inaccurate advice

The "game board" website says that you can file an Arrieta claim if the Prejudgment claim wasn't served or was served improperly. Unfortunately... if the landlord lies and says it was served and that box is checked on the writ, the Sheriff will REFUSE to accept the Arrieta claim, even if you have pro...of you couldn't have been served and the landlord is lying. The Sheriff violates your constitutional rights and makes that legal call without having the authority. Their attitude is that the "order" from the court alleges you were served and therefore they are not obligated to stop the eviction if you object.

Kenneth Carlson

Replied last April 24, 2026

Unfortunately, this person mistook the instructions as to how the LAW requires things to go as a GUARANTEE that the landlord would not lie, in order to win. There are legal means to correct this, but apparently this person did not have us pursue them, and just trusted the system.

Posted by Mashanda | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

He got me evicted and didn’t even refund me

MALPRACTICE IS THE ONLY WORD I JAVE FOR THIS IMBECILE. HE GOT ME EVECTED. LEFT OUT PAPERWORK SO I DIDNT EVEN GET MY HEARING. NEVER HIRE HIM

Kenneth Carlson

Replied last January 27, 2024

Unfortunately, judges are often too biased in favor of landlords to follow the law. Even when we do everything correctly as here, the judge rules against the tenant. Some clients believe that if they don't win, they are entitled to a complete refund, but a lawyer cannot guarantee results.

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Kenneth Herbert Carlson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brittany Torbert

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ken knows his stuff and doesn't back down to bully landlords. Ken is creative in his methods and gets results. He is a pleasure to work with."

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Deborah Vasquez

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ken has a brilliant mind and is a true advocate for tenant rights. I endorse this lawyer."

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Deborah Vasquez

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2003

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Education

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Loyola Law School

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University of California - Berkeley

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