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There are over 150,000 practicing lawyers in California. Only 354 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 7 criminal law specialists with offices in Long Beach, only 76 in all of Los Angeles County. (Data as of June, 2008)

Mr. Kaestner has fought criminal law cases for over 24 years. His vast experience includes successfully defending clients faced with virtually every type of criminal charge including: capital murder, major drug trafficking, white collar crime, third strikes, and misdemeanors as well. Mr. Kaestner has handled high publicity cases as well as those where privacy and discretion are the paramount concerns of the client.

When you have been 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 JUNE, 2008?

1. A recent California Court of Appeals decision has declared a portion of the Medical Marijuana Law in California to be unconstitutional. This case will impact how these cases are prosecuted and defended. Go to Mr. Kaestner's update on the Medical Marijuana page for more information. [Read more.]
2. Long Beach criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner has just added, in the Practice Areas section, a new page entitled "'EXPUNGEMENT' OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS." If you have questions regarding a prior conviction and what can be done to eliminate or lessen the legal effect of the conviction, this page will be a good starting point. [Read more.]

Long Beach's criminal law specialist, Matthew Kaestner is a criminal law attorney who has successfully defended clients in the Long Beach and Courts facing charges involving: murder, attempted murder, carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, third strikes, embezzlement, white collar crime, felony vehicle offenses, major drug conspiracies, manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of cocaine and marijuana, medical marijuana, search warrants, robbery, identity theft, drunk driving, and others. When you need a criminal defense attorney in Long Beach, call Mr.Kaestner first.