Kit Chandler Westbrook

Kit Chandler Westbrook

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1301 Chorro St. Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kit Chandler Westbrook

1301 Chorro St. Suite A, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

Law Offices of Kit Chandler Westbrook

1007 7th St. #302, Sacramento, CA, 95814

Law Offices of Kit Chandler Westbrook

217A De La Estrella, San Clemente, CA, 92673

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Kit Chandler Westbrook's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Arrested for DUI

I went through a very scary situation recently. I went to dinner with some friends and had one glass of wine. On my way home I was stopped but never told why. The officer immediately had me take a breath test and said it was over the limit but he never showed me the result even when I asked what it w...as. I was arrested and charged with drunk driving. They took my divers license away and released me after a few hours. Having never been through something like this I didn't know what to do. I called a few attorneys but Mr. Kit Westbrook made me feel like I wasn't just not another client. Kit explained everything in detail from my drivers license to going to court for me. I am very pleased with the results of my case. Thank you Kit for all you did and also to your staff and Jaime at Central Coast Criminal Defense for keeping me updated every step of the way. If you need a great attorney, I absolutely recommend Kit Westbrook.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

No Jail

I hired Kit when I thought my life was going to fall apart. I am a first time offender, but the chargers were no joke. Multi accounts of theft. I was looking at facing anywhere from 18-54 years locked away. I am not a bad person. I am a husband and father and I was looking at losing it all. I worked ...with Kit everyday. He was always willing to answer any questions I had. He literally walked me through the whole process, as I have never experienced any of this. He was dedicated and committed to keep me out of prison. He worked non stop with the DA to plead my case, to show him that I do not belong in prison. After months of court appointments and constant communication, came sentencing day. Kit was able to get me probation and 4 months work release. Not 1 day behind bars. I am able to work full time, be there for my wife and kids and live. I am beyond grateful for Kit. He was always there for me, day or night. Even my family would reach out to him for questions. He was a tremendous support during a time of complete misery and pain. There is no other lawyer like Kit. Honest, knowledgeable and more then anything, he will get the best possible outcome for you. He did it for me. I know for a fact he will do it for you. Kit is my hero and is the reason I am even able to write this review. Think about that for a second, I am actually able to write this review because of what he did for me. Kit is the real deal and I know he is the best. THANK YOU KIT.

Posted by Mercedes | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI

The only reason why I'm sharing my experience with Mr. Westbrook is because I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one with a son underage age that likes to drink and smoke and while being under the influence will make stupid decisions like driving. Let me tell you how thankful my husband and I are of havi...ng found the offices of Central Coast Criminal Defense and under the care of Kit Westbrook, what an exceptional attorney he is. He fully explained the severity of my son's charges but at the same time gave us a great peace of mind when it came to his plan of action in court. When the case was settled he did exactly what he promised us. My son was able to avoid any jail time, minimize his fines and got him the help needed for his rehab. One more thing, very reasonable cost involved. I highly recommend this law firm. Thank you Kit from the Bravo Family.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Absolutely FANTASTIC Support

The day after my unfortunate incident, I contacted Mr. Westbrook who made me an appointment. Having lived out of state, I was scared, traumatized, and extremely uncertain what I faced as a result of my arrest. Mr. Westbrook sat me down, explained the options, provided expert advice, and to date, ha...s kept in contact with me and successfully (along with team members) got me through this case with a successful plea. I honestly hope I never again need a criminal attorney, however, if I did, Kit would be my first choice. I whole heartedly recommend him and his group for a caring and HONEST defense. He was focused and aggressively supported my needs. I am very thankful to him and his team. Five Star Support!

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Kit Westbrook is amazing!

A few months ago, I had 7 felony charges against me. I am a single, working mother of 2 children. I was so scared of so many things like losing my job or going to jail, that it took me a while to reach out for help. Not knowing how any of this works, I was so paranoid that I called several lawyers fo...r a consultation and hung up or refused to give my contact information. When I called Kit, he made me very comfortable to talk with him. We quickly assessed my case and we spike about the different options I had. Kit's expertise helped me settle my case and be able to live without any warrants hanging over my head. He also dramatically improved the charges, from originally having 7 felony charges, I walked away with only 1 misdemeanor and informal probation. Now I don't have to worry about being arrested on warrants or losing my job. I am so grateful for his help in resolving my case and I look forward to having help me to get the misdemeanor expunged when the time comes. Trust me when I say Kit is the best! He will absolutely help you get the best possible results for your case and help you out every step of the way!

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Kit Chandler Westbrook's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Munoz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyerAn extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Mellanie Marshall

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kit is easy to talk to and upholds the highest professional standards. If I had to use just one word to describe him it would be integrity. Integrity in his profession and dealing with others."

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David Booth

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Kit Westbrook for years. I knew him even before law school, we attended the same law school, and we have had opportunities to work together and collaborate throughout the years. Hands down, Kit is one of the finest humans, and best attorneys you will ever meet. Kit has held leadership positions at some of the best law firms in the state. Kit is wise beyond his years, and has a wealth of legal knowledge. Kit has worked on a very close basis with, and been mentored by some of the very best attorneys in the state and as a result Kit is incredibly knowledgeable. Moreover, Kit genuinely cares about people and his clients can feel that. More importantly they benefit tremendously by how passionately Kit cares about their cases. I give Kit my highest recommendation."

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Todd Haddock

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Knowing and working with Kit Westbrook has been an absolute pleasure. Kit has a way with clients and other attorneys that makes him very special. I highly endorse Kit as a bright and capable criminal defense attorney. You cannot find one better than Kit. Kit is in a class all his own."

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David Beyersdorf

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cameron Fernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kit Westbrook is simply one of the highest caliber people I have ever known. He is extremely smart, hardworking and dependable. But somehow, he is so much more than just those things. Kit's social and emotional intelligence, decision-making ability and integretity is virtually unmatched. I cannot imagine a situation in which Kit would not be an asset. I have referred several clients and friends to Kit and each has been not only satisfied, but truly grateful for his guidance and assistance. I know that if I ever found myself in need of a criminal defense attorney, Kit would be my very first call. I cannot endorse him enough."

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Stephen Schofield

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Kit for a number of years and have worked with him on many cases during that time. Kit is an extremely trustworthy and capable attorney. He tirelessly gives his time and energy to his clients and fights hard to acheive the best results possible. I would highly recommend him to any individual in California who is seeking a criminal defense attorney."

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Kim Ma

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Kit will treat you like a person and not just another file. He understands the real life implications of a criminal conviction and will fight for you."

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Frank Debenedetto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"compassionate, knowledable and effective attorney who obtains wonderful results for his clients."

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Michael Hulshof

Unknown lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Westbrook is a highly skilled litigator that zealously represents his client's. It was honor working for Mr. Westbrook in the past. He is a wealth of knowledge."

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Skip Feild

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for several years and worked together in the past. He is an honest, and hard working attorney who is a great advocate for his clients. I have seen Kit work both inside and outside of the courthouse and I would not hesitate to refer a friend to him for his services. If you are considering hiring Kit; know he will take good care of you."

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William Cizmadia

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Westbrook is an excellent attorney who excels at practice management. Most attorneys are terrible at business; Mr. Westbrook has a proven track record of building successful practices that place the needs of the clients first and foremost while strengthening the health of the firm and ensuring a supportive work environment where attorneys can excel and provide the highest quality representation. I highly recommend Mr. Westbrook as an attorney generally and specifically as a managing attorney."

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John-Paul Serrao

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I’ve known Kit for several years and have seen him grow into a talented attorney who is well respected throughout Southern California. Hardworking and diligent, his advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients. Can definitely endorse and recommend Kit without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

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

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

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

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, Central Coast Criminal Defense

2014 - Present

Of Counsel, The Law Office of Christopher Parkhurst

2010 - 2014

Managing Partner, The Law Office of Christian Schank & Associates

2008 - 2014

Managing Attorney, The Law Office of Earl Carter

2008 - 2014

Attorney, San Bernardino County Conflict Panel

Associations

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People of The State of California V. Fernandez

To be determined

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Education

2008

Chapman Univ Sol

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Utah State University

MS - Master of Science

2001

Brigham Young Univ

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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