WHAT IS A CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST?
I. What is a California “Board Certified” legal specialist?
Answer: In order for an attorney in California to become certified as a criminal law specialist, the attorney must take and pass an intensive written examination demonstrating exceptional knowledge in the area of criminal law. The attorney must also demonstrate a high level of experience in the practice of criminal law and been favorably evaluated by other defense attorneys, prosecutors and judges familiar with their work. The attorney must also fulfill ongoing educational requirements in the field of criminal law to remain certified.
Attorneys may identify themselves as a “certified” specialist in California only if they are certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. (Source: The State Bar of California web site.)
II. How many Criminal Law Specialists are there?
Answer: There are 356 certified criminal law specialists in the State of California. There are 157,766 lawyers in California. (Source: Statistics as of February 1, 2008 from the State Bar of California.)
III. Is Attorney Matthew Kaestner a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist?
Answer: Mr. Kaestner is certified as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Kaestner has been a certified specialist since January 1999. He has been trying criminal cases to juries since June of 1984.
IV. Do I need a board certified Criminal Law Specialist?
Answer: Under the rules of the State Bar of California, any lawyer can take any type of case as long as he knows enough about the area of law to be competent. An attorney is not required, however, to pass a test in an area of law to practice in that area. Hiring a certified criminal law specialist provides the peace of mind of knowing that your attorney has proven expertise and experience in criminal law.
V. Does a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist cost more?
Answer: No. Although each case is different, Mr. Kaestner attempts in each case to provide a competitive fee given the location and the complexity of the case. The law office of Matthew Kaestner is conveniently located at 555 Ocean Blvd., Suite 605 in Long Beach, CA. The office is only blocks from the Long Beach Courthouse. Mr. Kaestner does not charge for an initial consultation. At the initial consultation Mr. Kaestner will quote you an exact fee to handle your criminal law case.
Questions regarding bail, visiting, and custody location are answered under "What to do when your loved one has been arrested/accused."
Questions regarding police interviews, search warrants, consent searches and wiretaps are answered under "I've been arrested/accused, What do I do?"
Questions regarding your or a loved one's criminal case criminal case can be answered by calling Long Beach Criminal Law Specialist Matthew Kaestner directly at (562) 437-0200.
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