Kristina Lynn Kliszewski

Kristina Lynn Kliszewski

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 28 years

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

160 Franklin Street Suite 210, Oakland, CA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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No misconduct found

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Law Office of Kristina Kliszewski

160 Franklin Street Suite 210, Oakland, CA, 94607

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Posted by David Rodriguez | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI dismissed/ Licence not suspended

Some months ago I went through the unfortunately situation of getting arrested under the suspicious of DUI while I was visiting San Francisco, since I live in Los Angeles things looked very difficult, on top of that I'm a foreigner with a working visa... I called all the lawyers with 5 star reviews i...n Yelp and Avvo and was scared to hear the "standard" fee to represent me in a case like this, thanks god I came across Kristina's profile and gave her a call. We set everything through the phone and email in a super easy way, her rate was more than reasonable and the communication went perfectly fine, she answered every question I had and explained me every step, we met on the first court date even though it wasn't necessary for me to be there, but after our brief meeting I was feeling even more confident to work with her. Final result: Case dismissed at the Oakland Courthouse and she also won the DMV hearing!!! I didn't had to do anything but trust her! I highly suggest her legal services! Let a true professional who cares about her customers represent you! Thank you so much for your help Krissy!

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense

A KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXCELLENT LAWYER

When I first interviewed Kristina, I found her to be an excellent listener and a compassionate person. She was very patient as I told my story and she comprehended the facts of the case instantly. She also took the time to ask about any personal background information that could be helpful in makin...g her defense. She was very quick to layout several alternative strategies for the defense from the most beneficial to the worst and offered to start with the most beneficial to me even though that could be the most time consuming strategy on her part for the fee structure established. The result of my case concluded with a dismissal due to Kristina's time spent on the best possible strategy she had first mentioned in our initial meeting. It was a huge relief to me to put this matter behind me with no criminal record to have to deal with in the future. Kristina showed me that she has a great knowledge of the local courts and knows her way around them. I would highly recommend her as your advocate in any dealings with the justice system.

Posted by Rosalinda | May 16, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Very Knowledgeable in DUI Cases

I was referred to Kristina by another attorney. She has successfully assisted me and another family member on two separate DUI cases. Events happen in life to all of us when we least expect it. Sometimes these events, if not handled correctly, can have a very strong negative impact on your life an...d career. it's always a relief to know that there is someone who is very knowledgeable and is there to effectively and efficiently help should such a situation arise. Both cases were dismissed as Kristina researched the case, found, and pointed out requirements that were not met by law enforcement. Kristina, from my family and myself, THANK YOU!

Posted by Sam | April 26, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb Lawyer

I couldn't have asked for more from Kristina Lynn Kliszewski. When I contacted her she gave me a thorough and pragmatic overview of my case's given the information I was able to provide. The case's could have had many different results, but my 5 star rating would not have changed, she handled ever...ything with the most care, listening to my concerns. She knows her job wll. I am so impressed with her ability and knowledge of the law. Kristina ended up winning my case's mainly due to her efforts. I recommend Kristina to all my family & friends. I know, she will take care of the situation. Thank you Kristina Lynn Kliszewski.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2012 | DUI & DWI

A DUI Made Better: Won DMV Hearing & Given Wet Reckless

I recently had a first-time DUI arrest in Oakland. I was measured at a 0.12 blood alcohol level and it looked like I was in some serious trouble. I had no idea what to do or what I was facing. After searching the web and going to several appointments with different attorneys I found Kristina by chanc...e and she turned out to be the best attorney I could have ever asked for. Unlike the other attorneys I met, who seemed only interested in letting the process (both the DMV hearing and court case) take its course, Kristina listened to what had happened and all the circumstances of my arrest. She immediately made me feel better about the whole incident and what we were likely to be facing. She explained the entire process, what penalties were likely, what we might hope for given the facts of my case. Over the next few months, Kristina conscientiously worked through our entire case taking care of all the hearings and appointments. She arranged and represented me at the DMV hearing and she spotted a number of problems and inconsistencies in the DMV reports. This resulted in the DMV license suspension being set aside, which is a rare and amazingly good outcome. She also attended to all the court proceedings including negotiating a settlement with the District Attorney. Her arguments were obviously understood and received well. The DUI was reduced to an offer of a wet reckless with significantly lesser penalties. I received a fine and two years probation, and no school time. So, in total, this was about the best possible outcome I could have hoped for. This was all thanks to Kristina. If left to any of the other attorneys I met, we would never have reached this outcome and would have faced far stiffer fines, a long license suspension, and other severe consequences. Kristina is a great attorney, very professional, very conscientious. She is also an extremely kind and caring person. Sometimes bad things can happen to good people and I was very glad to have Kristina in my corner when trouble came to me.

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Piedmont High School Hall of Fame, Piedmont Sports Foundation

1989

Ivy Leauge Rookie of The Year Volleyball, Ivy League

Work Experience

1999 - 2002

Deupty Public Defender, Contra Costa County Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2002 - Present

Women Defenders

Board of Directors

State Bar of California

Member

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

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