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David Robert Knutsen

3.3
Rating: 3.6

Licensed for 18 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

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David Robert Knutsen's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great Attorney

David is an outstanding lawyer, and more importantly an outstanding human being.

In 2019, my life more or less fell to pieces, and among the unfortunate events surrounding my life at the time, I was also arrested for driving under the influence. I still can't find the right words for the despair I w...as experiencing. I was referred to David by a friend. He made the whole 10-month ordeal very simple and clear for me, and I had his assurance and confidence at every step of the way. Even when there was a minor step-back in the proceedings, I had no doubt in his ability to handle this case. Also, he was never too busy and would always find time for me to address whatever concerns I had, and never dismissed them even if they may have been trivial in retrospect.

When it came down to the moment of truth, his game-plan was easy to follow and execute, and I actually received a better outcome than I imagined was possible.

David is an all-around wholesome man, and was genuinely concerned about my mental state from beginning to end, and one of the most proactive people in my life about it, and still is, even after the case is closed. I owe a portion of my growth as a human being to his presence in my life during this time. David and his team are an exceptional group.

Thank you for everything David.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2009

Would not go with this attorney

I contacted Mr. Knutsen for a consultation for a recent incident that I needed legal advice for. While Mr. Knutsen presents himself in a very professional and comforting manner, it was clear to me that he was taking me in circles. He kept repeating the same mundane information to me that I was able... to derive from my own internet research, and didn't have the foresight or knowledge to give me any sort of introspective analysis or advice that I hoped an attorney would be able to provide in response to my questions. I don't believe that he was trying to "rip me off," but I certainly would not trust an important issue in my life with.

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work because of tireless effort to find the case law that will support his clients at trial. David is a "Trial Lawyer". He has countless trials that he has fought and won for his clients. There are so many attorneys who just want to plea bargain the case out so they can get on to the next case, but David is not one of those; the kind you should be avoiding. David will take the case to trial and fight with everything his has, which is a lot, to win your case for you. If you have found David Knutsen, you have found the trial lawyer you want to represent you, so hire him; I would. Donald Drewry"

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Experience

Rating:  3.6 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2023

updated on 01/30/2024

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 2011

updated on 10/14/2011

Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

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Northwestern University School of Law

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Pepperdine University School of Law

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