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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 72 in all of Los Angeles County. (Data as of January 2012)

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.

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 2012

1. Another "not guilty" verdict at jury trial for Long Beach criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner. In the case of the People v. Joe N. (Norwalk Case No. VA118327), attorney Kaestner's client heard "not guilty" six times as he was acquitted of all 3 felony assault charges and all 3 lesser charges.
2. Other recent jury trial victories for Long Beach criminal lawyer Matthew Kaestner include an attempted murder case with gang allegations. The jury voted 11-1 for not guilty on April 26, 2011. (People v. Ernest C., Case No. BA371358.) This result followed a "not guilty" verdict on an attempted murder at jury trial in Long Beach. (People v. Felix V., Case No. NA084002.)
3. Long Beach's criminal law attorney, Matthew Kaestner, has prepared a new 3 minute video on how to find a criminal lawyer in Long Beach. Mr. Kaestner explains what to look for when search for a Long Beach criminal attorney and how to ask the right questions of a lawyer you may wish to hire.[View video]
4. The Fall of 2011 has been a roller coaster ride for medical marijuana collectives and patients. Long Beach criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner's analysis of the ups and downs of the Compassionate Use Act during the Fall of 2011 is contained on the Medical Marijuana page.[Read more]

Long Beach criminal lawyer, Matthew Kaestner, is a board certified criminal law specialist in Long Beach. He has over 25 years of experience winning criminal cases. His practice centers around defending clients in the Long Beach and surrounding Courts. He has vast experience representing clients charged with murder, attempted murder, carjacking, assault, domestic violence, three strikes, white collar crime, conspiracy, gang cases, manufacturing and distribution of drugs, medical marijuana, search warrants, robbery, identity theft, drunk driving (DUI), and others. When you need an expert criminal lawyer in Long Beach, call Mr. Kaestner first.