David Taylor Kaye

David Taylor Kaye

5.0
Rating: 4.6

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at retired, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

Retired, retired, CA

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Resigned

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Location

Law Offices of David Taylor Kaye

Retired, retired, CA

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David Taylor Kaye's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | August 28, 2012

Great attorney

I have used Davids services 2x and have had great results in both case outcomes. I checked around and felt I was pressured by the larger firms who not only wanted an outrageous fee but used scare tactics on possible case outcomes if I didn't use their services. I was recommended to David by a friend ...and was pleased by his reasonable fees and his comforting advise on how the legal process works which put me at ease. After hearing many horror stories by people I met in my situation I was very glad to have him represent me, my case outcome was much better than others who were not in a situation as severe as mine. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2012

Very professional and patient

Mr. Kaye was recommended to my by a friend and I'm thankful he was. He was available to answer my questions at any time and was so patient in helping me through a tough personal time. He did a great job!! Thanks

Posted by Scott | January 18, 2012

Dave Kaye is an Excellent Attorney

Dave is a smart, savvy, hard-working attorney. I recommend him highly.

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2009

Atty. David Kaye client review

Atty Kaye did a great job answering questions and going out of his way to keep my costs down.

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David Taylor Kaye's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

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

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Kaye for well over ten years. He is an outstanding attorney and is very well respected by his collegues, the bench and opposing counsel. I have often relied on his advice in handling my own cases. Without reservation, I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal help. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Wagner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Kaye is a fantastic attorney."

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Sean Leslie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jon Pettis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  4.6 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2014.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2014

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

N/A

American Jurisprudence Award,

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney/owner, Law offices of David T. Kaye

Associations

San Diego North County Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Who was the driver?

The DA had no idea who was driving and sure couldn't prove it BRD and didn't even file charges.

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Education

1993

Western State University, College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California, San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

Criminal Law Mid-Year Seminar

DUI Pretrial

Publications

2012

AVVO Buyer Beware: Helping Family Law Clients Avoid Some of the More Common Attorney Tricks

Languages

English

Activity

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