Matthew G. Kaestner, Attorney, criminal law specialist
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Welcome to the Law Office of Matthew G. Kaestner.
Long Beach's criminal law specialist, Matthew Kaestner is certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California as a criminal law specialist. The practice is dedicated solely to the defense of criminal cases. There are only 5 criminal law specialists with offices in Long Beach, only 75 in all of Los Angeles County. (Data as of May 2010)
Mr. Kaestner has fought criminal law cases for over 25 years. His vast experience includes successfully defending clients facing virtually every type of criminal charge including: capital murder, major drug trafficking, white collar crime, third strikes, as well serious misdemeanors. Mr. Kaestner has handled high publicity cases as well as those where privacy and discretion are the paramount concerns of the client.
When arrested or accused of a crime, you want a criminal lawyer who has successfully defended that type of charge many times before. Long Beach criminal law attorney Matthew Kaestner is a criminal lawyer who has been winning freedom for his client's for decades.
Mr. Kaestner will personally handle each client’s case from arraignment through trial. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney in Long Beach with instant credibility and a reputation as an expert in criminal law, Long Beach's criminal law specialist Mr. Kaestner will personally handle your case. Call Mr. Kaestner directly at (562)437-0200.
WHAT'S NEW AT THIS SITE FOR May 2010?
Another "not guilty" verdict in Long Beach. Criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner achieved a "not guilty verdict" after jury trial in Long Beach of a woman accused of petty theft at a retail establishment. Client M.G. from Long Beach was found "not guilty" by the jury in deliberations that lasted under 10 minutes. [Read more]
- The state of the medical marijuana law in California continues to evolve. While the Obama administration issued a new policy loosing guidelines on federal prosecutions of medical marijuana in late October, the Long Beach Police with the assistance of the District Attorney raided several Long Beach pot dispensaries on December 17, 2009.
- With so many lawyers to choose from and often great pressure to choose one fast, finding the right criminal attorney in Long Beach can be a difficult task. For tips on finding a criminal attorney in Long Beach go to "Finding a Long Beach criminal attorney" on this site.
- Long Beach criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner has a new page on the California "three strikes" law.
Attorney Profile
Matthew Kaestner
Long Beach attorney Matthew G. Kaestner brings over 25 years of experience to the aggressive defense of every criminal law case. Mr. Kaestner graduated law school in 1985 with “High Honors” in trial practice. Mr. Kaestner's first attempt at the bar exam was successful. Only 33% of those taking the test passed the bar exam during the summer of 1985. Mr. Kaestner then obtained a position with the Los Angeles District Attorney. After three years as a prosecutor, Mr. Kaestner began his career as a criminal defense attorney.
During his career, Mr. Kaestner has developed expert skills as a trial lawyer while specializing in all aspects of criminal law. He has defended thousands of clients. Their cases have included hundreds of "strike" cases, multi-kilo drug seizures, wiretaps, search warrants, white collar crime, and special circumstance murder.
Mr. Kaestner was one of the first lawyers to successfully seek a reversal of a criminal conviction in the Rampart scandal. Mr. Kaestner has, in the last two years, obtained the outright dismissal of murder charges, domestic violence charges, third strike charges, and many others. Other recent acquittals or dismissals have included charges of DUI, resisting arrest, battery, drug possession, embezzlement and many others.
After 15 years of criminal law experience, Mr. Kaestner obtained certification as a criminal law specialist in California in 1999. As of January, 2010, only 357 of the the over 150,000 active California lawyers are certified criminal law specialists. Mr. Kaestner believes that no criminal law case is too large or too small to receive aggressive, intelligent and complete defense.
His credentials are:
- Over 25 years of experience handling criminal law cases
- Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization (since 1999)
- Member, State Bar of California (admitted January 1986)
- Member, Long Beach Bar Association
- For additional information contact Long Beach Criminal Law Specialist Matthew Kaestner directly at (562) 437-0200
Please Call : 562-437-0200
www.lbcrimlaw.com