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also known as Knight Law
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17 years
16 years | 30 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 2009
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181 Devine St Ste J, San Jose, CA, 95110-2403
knightjustice.com/
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Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Nana Knight will really go to bat for you. She made a very difficult situation go smoothly and efficiently. She took the worries away and gave peace of mind during a very hectic and uncertain time frame. Thank you.
Posted by Jimmy | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
A Powerful Advocate Who Truly Cares Nana Knight is more than just an attorney, she is a warrior who stands by your side when the world turns against you. I was falsely arrested and facing serious accusations that could have destroyed my future. Nana didn’t just defend me she went on the offensive. ...
Posted by Kaden | April 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can’t thank Nina enough for the way she handled my case. This was one of the most stressful things I’ve ever been through, but from day one, she was kind, attentive, and genuinely reassuring. She never made me feel like just another client. She listened, took my concerns seriously, and was always c...
Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Knight is exceptionally responsible and highly accountable in all her dealings. Her extensive knowledge and expertise instill confidence, making her a professional you can trust and rely on without hesitation. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence, ensuring that her clients fee...
Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Nana was very professional and companionate when consulted. She worked quickly and neutralized the situation before it could escalate further. I highly recommend Nana. Her experience being a prosecutor allows her to navigate the legal system in an expert manner and lead to the best possible outcome.
"Nana Knight is an excellent attorney. She is a great attorney to work with, fights hard for her clients, and has impeccable integrity. Her extensive legal experience, which includes her service as an officer in the United States Air Force, practicing law as a former prosecutor, and being a California State Bar board-certified criminal law specialist, gives her a tremendous advantage when representing clients. She has exactly the right experience that clients need. I highly recommend Nana Knight."
"I endorse this lawyer. If you are in need of a trusted and capable criminal defense attorney, I strongly recommend Nana Knight. You can be confident you will receive the highest level of legal reprsentation."
"Nana is a dedicated advocate for her clients and expert in criminal law. I had the pleasure of working with Nana on several cases and she is a a consummate professional. She puts her extensive knowledge and experience to work for her clients on every case."
"Nana is a very experience and ethical attorney. She handles each case with care and does extensive research. I have had the honor of working with her and she is simply amazing. Very thorough in her work, and every case small or big is important to her."
"I endorse Nana. She was always professional in all of our cases. She is extremely bright, has a great sense of humor, and will not shy away from fighting any case. If I ever needed someone to advocate on my behalf, she would be on the top of my list."
"Nana always goes above and beyond for her clients. She's thoughtful, pragmatic, energetic, and diligent."
"I highly recommend and endorse Nana Knight. She is an excellent criminal defense attorney who will zealously represent her clients. She is also a decorated veteran well-versed in military law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Knight is an excellent attorney who provides advice and guidance to other lawyers . She represents her clients well in complex legal matters. She is an ethical, trustworthy, and diligent attorney ."
"Nana is an incredible attorney and is excellent at working creatively to achieve positive outcomes. She knows the law well and is good as both a courtroom advocate and a written litigator. She has a wealth of experience and works very hard for her Clients."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Knight on the Domestic Violence team at the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office. Mrs. Knight is a fierce advocate, a hard worker, and possesses an uncanny ability to connect with jurors in a criminal trial setting. She puts the needs of her clients at the top of her list. Any defendant in any kind of contested action would be blessed to retain her as his/her attorney."
"I met Nana as opposing counsel. She was impressive from the beginning. Tenacious, well-versed in the law, but able to negotiate fairly. She was so impressive several years later I had the opportunity to recruit, hire, and supervise her. Within 6 months she rose to the top of the pile of my public defenders. It was an honor and a privilege to have her on the team."
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2023
Air Force Meritorious Service Award, U.S. Air Force
2019
144 Fighter Wing HQ Officer of the Year Award, California Air National Guard
2013
Air Force Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force
2013
Air Force Achievement Medal, U.S. Air Force
2011
National Defense Service Medal with Service Star, U.S. Air Force
2023 - 2024
Senior Civil Litigator, City Of San Jose, Office Of The City Attorney
2017 - 2022
Deputy District Attorney, Monterey County District Attorney
2014 - 2017
Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County District Attorney's Office
2010 - 2014
Judge Advocate General (JAG), United Stats Air Force
2025 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationChair - Criminal Law Section
2024 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2024 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
2023 - Present
California Lawyer’s Association – Criminal Law SectionMember
2023 - Present
American Bar Association – Criminal Law SectionMember
2020 - Present
Armenian Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2022
California District Attorneys AssociationFormer Director
2020 - 2023
Board of Directors, Monterey County Bar AssociationFormer Director
Case Dismissed Entirely
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2024
2023
Uniform Code of Military Justice Prosecutions of Domestic Violence
2022
Continuing Legal Education presenter “Uncooperative Domestic Violence Victims”
2019
“New and Amended Rules of Professional Conduct”
2019
“New and Amended Rules of Professional Conduct”
2018
“Working with Domestic Violence Victims”
2018
Police Report Writing – Tips and Recommendations
2023
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