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There are over 150,000 practicing lawyers in California. Only 357 attorneys are certified by the State Bar as Specialists in criminal law.

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 January 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 January 2010?

1. 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]


2. On December 22, 2009, 15 medical marijuana dispensaries were raided in Long Beach and surrounding communities. Seventeen employees and owners were arrested during the raids. These raids followed those conducted on December 17, 2009 by the Long Beach Police with the assistance of the District Attorney. Meanwhile the Long Beach city council appears ready to consider a law that would virtually eliminate dispensaries in Long Beach. [Read more]


3. Governor Schwarzenegger signed nearly 700 bills sent to him by the Legislature in 2009. Many of the bills take effect this year, 2010. Long Beach attorney Matthew Kaestner's page, "New Laws in California for 2010" will help you understand the new criminal laws and how they may affect you in the new year. [Read more]


4. Long Beach criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner has a new page on the California "three strikes" law. [Read more]

Long Beach criminal attorney, Matthew Kaestner, is a criminal law specialist in Long Beach who has successfully defended clients in the Long Beach and surrounding Courts facing charges from murder and attempted murder to domestic violence, white collar crime, narcotics and DUI. Call a Long Beach criminal lawyer if you are arrested or accused of a crime in Long Beach. When you need a criminal defense attorney in Long Beach, call Mr.Kaestner first.