Matthew G. Kaestner

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(Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Homicide
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Drug Crimes
  • Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Embezzlement
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Fraud
  • Burglary
  • Capital Offenses
  • Assault and Battery
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Extortion
  • Hit and Run
  • Manslaughter
  • Murder
  • Shoplifting
  • Theft
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pacific, B.A., 1982
Law School Attended:
Willamette University, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, California
Memberships:
Long Beach Bar Association; State Bar of California.
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Salem, Oregon, September 12, 1960
Reported Cases:
People v. Juan Herrera, exoneration after murder conviction recognized in the National Registry of Exonerations. http://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3971
Certifications:
Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
906062775

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (11 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/19/21 in Criminal Law

    Matt is an exceptional attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/11/16 in Capital Offenses

    Strong and determined advocate who will never let his clients down. Well versed on the law and a seasoned and polished attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/10/16 in Felonies

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/10/16 in Homicide

    I have known Matt for over 25 years as a lawyer. This review gives me the oport unity to say something I feel very strongly about. That if one of my own children, who are all adults, were charged with a felony crime Matt is my choice for the attor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/10/16 in Murder

    I have known Matt for over 25 years as a lawyer. This review gives me the oport unity to say something I feel very strongly about. That if one of my own children, who are all adults, were charged with a felony crime Matt is my choice for the attor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/02/16 in Homicide

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/27/16 in Felonies

    Kaestner is an excellent trial lawyer. He has a very thorough knowledge of criminal law, and he is a brilliant defense attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/26/16 in Assault and Battery

    I was co-counsel with Mr. Kaestner in a jury trial in Bellflower, California. He is an excellent advocate for his clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 05/25/16 in Felonies

    Matthew is a very fierce advocate for his clients

  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/03/16 in Felonies

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Honest, experienced, and steady. When I first consulted with him, he actually told me I didn’t need to hire an attorney and wouldn’t take my money. His integrity stood out immediately. When the s...

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