Zachary Mark Kitaynik

Zachary Mark Kitaynik

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

447 Sutter Street, Suite 414, San Francisco, CA

About Zachary

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Law Office of Zachary M. Kitaynik

447 Sutter Street, Suite 414, San Francisco, CA, 94108

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Zachary Mark Kitaynik's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ismael | September 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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Amazing attorney. Very Responsible with his job and super smart. Made my case go by super smooth. He was always on top with his working and helping out.

Posted by John Williams | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

acquitted armed robbery

Zachary Mark Kitayniks!!! I was facing serious charges for armed robbery in Stockton. He put together a strong defense and got all the charges dropped. I can’t thank him enough for his hard work and dedication. If you need a criminal defense lawyer that understands the law and has experience winning... cases, you found your lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Amazing.!!

Amazing attorney.!!!! Definitely someone you want by your side, I admire your composure, work ethic and most of all excellent representation his expertise and clear guidance were invaluable during a challenging time I will forever appreciate your time and work you put in I promise anybody who gets t...his attorney would not be disappointed most definitely recommend.!!

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Acquitted of murder

I am soo thankful of Mr kitaynik he got My son acquitted of murder he was charged looking at 50 years to life for something that happend in self defense thanks to Mr kitaynik and his zealous advocacy fighting against the district attorneys office with there unlimited resources and he got my son home ...so thankful he is a must have attorney. DREAM TEAM

Posted by Anthony | April 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney dream team !!

Mr kitaynik Is the best most professional attorney I have ever had he beats all type of cases particularly the most serious murder so thankful for him he saved my life .!!

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Zachary Mark Kitaynik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Geller

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is the definition of zealous. He will fight for you harder than anyone else I know."

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Givelle Lamano

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zach is a go-getter that will take the steps necessary to get the job done. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Zachary. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Curtis Briggs

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zachary is creative, energetic, and committed to providing the best representation in the Bay Area. Zachary easily has four times the amount of experience as other lawyers similarly situated. I am a criminal defense lawyer and I always run my questions and possible defense theories by him. Zachary is an asset to the criminal defense bar and should you find yourself in need of a lawyer you would be wise to reach out to him for help."

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Joshua Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate to refer a client with a criminal matter to Zachary. Zachary is a superb trial lawyer. He wins his trials and knows when and how to obtain favorable settlements when necessary."

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Nadia Iqbal

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Zachary Kitaynik is a diligent, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. He works very hard for all of his clients and is respectful to everyone he comes in contact with. He is someone you want on your side! I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Board of Supervisors' Resolution Commendation, Marin County Board of Supervisors

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney-Owner, Law Office of Zachary M. Kitaynik

2013 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC

2012 - 2013

Volunteer Deputy Public Defender, Marin County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2012 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. D.W.

Domestic violence case dismissed one week before trial

People v. L.A.

Felony possession of cocaine dismissed before preliminary hearing

People v. R.L.

Not guilty verdict on DUI (.16 BAC)

People v. D.F.

Case dismissed after evidence suppressed due to illegal search by police

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Education

2012

Golden Gate Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

San Francisco State Unv

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Russian

English

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