Karthik Krishnan
Google Rating
5.0(15 reviews)
- 4419 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 307 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- +1-818-921-7575
- directories@krishnanlaw.com
About:
Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a "Rising Star," Karthik Krishnan has emerged as one of the young criminal defense and DUI attorneys in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties. The criminal system can be a stressful and insensitive place, where your voice is not heard. However, that is not the case with Karthik. The focus of his representation is his clients and what they need. "I want to tell the client's story," he says. In Karthik's decade plus experience as a criminal defense attorney he has handled various cases ranging from serious felonies, thousands of DUI matters, domestic violence cases, and sex offense cases. Karthik has successfully defended and obtained dismissals in various serious felony cases, obtained not guilty verdicts in jury trial, and successfully protected countless clients from receiving a criminal record. Karthik primarily practices in Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, and Van Nuys as well as Ventura and Santa Barbara County. Karthik is a loyal resident of Los Angeles and spends his free time visiting the city's many food venues and fervently supporting the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Los Angeles Kings.
Jurisdiction:California, 9th Circuit
Practice Area
Victims’ Rights
Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
Armenian, English, Hindi
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
Awards
Top 40 Under 40
Top 10% of Lawyers in the U.S.A.
Associations
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Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
moshe orellana
"I highly recommend Karthik Krishnan—he helped me with a legal matter out of the Van Nuys Courthouse and got my case completely dismissed. Thanks to him, nothing went on my criminal record and I didn’t even have to go to court. He was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and made a stressful situation much easier. If you need a sharp, dependable attorney, Karthik is the one to call."
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Helen Ohannessian
"Karthik Krishnan came highly recommended to help with a friend’s DUI case in the Glendale area. He explained everything clearly, helped save their driver’s license, and got charges dismissed. Highly recommend him, he will fight hard for you!"
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Joseph Alfredo
"They were professional and great"
RATED 5.0
Jul 20, 2025via Google
Jampact
"I had a great experience working with Karthik. They were professional, responsive, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Their attention to detail and clear communication gave me a lot of peace of mind. I'm really grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable legal support."
RATED 5.0
Jul 20, 2025via Google
Timothy Oh
"I was facing a criminal misdemeanor charge for trespassing. This was my first time ever facing a criminal charge and I was worried/stressed that this would go on my record and jeopardize my career (current and future) so I gave Karthik a call and explained my situation. Karthik was honest and straightforward about my situation and shared what the potential outcomes of my case could be in an upfront yet empathetic tone. I decided to hire him and ever since I did, Karthik answered every single question I had with clarity and confidence. He clearly knew what he was doing and was very knowledgeable. It never felt like there was any lack of communication and he was always responsive to my messages and questions in a timely manner. On my court date, Karthik showed up on my behalf at the Downtown Los Angeles Criminal Courts Building , and with the prosecutor, he was able to negotiate a resolution for my case which was informal diversion with dismissal after 6 months. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Very grateful. If anyone ever needs a criminal defense attorney, I highly recommend Karthik Krishnan. Thank you, Karthik!"
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