Kenney Legal Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
Google Rating
4.9(64 reviews)
- 2900 Bristol St Suite C204, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
- (714) 581-9153
- No email available
About:
Whether you or your business are under investigation or defending a civil or criminal case in court, our team is committed to providing strategic defense representation to obtain the best results. Having been practicing law since 1994, I enjoy zealously advocating for my clients and being their voice in the courtroom. I have tried over 100 trials to verdict in state and federal courts and believe everyone deserves their day in court. Prior to starting Kenney Legal Defense in 2012, I was a Senior Deputy Public Defender in Orange County, California, where I gained invaluable jury trial experience. In 2018 I became a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and now specialize in handling all types of White Collar Crime cases in civil and criminal courts. Whether you are looking for an attorney to negotiate the best possible resolution for your case, my team and I are here to help.
Jurisdiction:Los Angeles
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.
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
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
Awards
Certification
Public Defender of the Year
Associations
Member
Certified Fraud Examiner
Executive Board Member
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Member
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LRIS Committee Member
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jul 10, 2025via Google
Jason F.
"My judicial matter was one of very high sensitivity. The odds were very heavily stacked against me, and perhaps, even from an average lawyer's standpoint, one could say that my situation would have been indefensible before a jury at trial. However, Karren Kenney is no average lawyer, but the exemplary criminal defense lawyer that you would want to fight for you, regardless of your circumstances. I was initially charged with state charges, then eventually charged with a federal offense carrying a statutory maximum of 10 years imprisonment (alongside lifetime supervised release and a ludicrous restitution amount). My prior counsel did not presume my innocence in this matter at all, did not even attempt to request a bail hearing (or lower my ridiculous state bail amount) due to the nature of the charge, did not show me a single Bates stamp of evidence against me, and simply wanted me to sign a plea agreement immediately, in order to not face much higher charges and be convicted of them because my situation was apparently hopeless. To me, this was inadequate, so I retained Karren Kenney as my legal counsel for this matter in place of my prior counsel. Because of Karren, her wonderful staff, and their fighting spirit, I was able to come out on pretrial release on home confinement (with the state bail amount being reduced from $1 million to $100) in 2021, and subsequently view all relevant evidence against me in order to adequately exercise my due process rights. In 2022, the state charges would be dropped entirely, and the federal prosecution would supercede with the aforementioned severe charges (charging me with a whopping 80 years in prison) and we would take the matter to trial at the start of 2023. The trial would ultimately end in mistrial and the federal prosecution would come forward with a far more reasonable plea agreement (than they initially offered) in place of the exaggerated charges they'd accused me of in their superseding indictment. I would sign this agreement and be imposed a sentence of 46 months, which would be the best outcome that this matter could have come to. If you could hire any lawyer, it is common sense that one would want a lawyer who genuinely believes in the Constitution, giving the defendant (regardless of what he or she is being charged with) a fighting chance and the benefit of the law, guilty or innocent. Despite the matter ending the way it did, Karren Kenney has been a major positive influence to me (so much so that I myself have become interested in paralegal programs as well as law school) during these past three years and gives me hope for the American justice system. If there is anyone on this continent that fulfills the vocation of "American criminal defense lawyer" to the fullest, it is Karren Kenney. Her ethics as a lawyer are above reproach, and others practicing criminal defense should look towards her as an example."
RATED 5.0
Mar 10, 2025via Google
Lauren Johnson
"I have known Karren Kenney for two decades and she is my go-to referral for criminal clients facing charges in the federal courts. She is brilliant lawyer who an outstanding bedside manner which is an exceptionally effective combination for a lawyer. Her knowledge of the law coupled with the outstanding results she gets for her clients is why I refer clients to her again and again."
RATED 5.0
Dec 10, 2024via Google
Nicholas
"The Kenney Legal Defense Firm did such an amazing job helping me dismiss my case. I couldn’t thank them enough. I would give them 20 stars if they allowed it. Thank you all so much for giving me a clean slate and being able to move forward with my career path."
RATED 5.0
Oct 10, 2024via Google
Sergio
"Karren Kenney was truly a blessing, in a difficult situation like mine you need all the help and support possible and that’s exactly what I received. She was successful in a multiple-count felony case and obtained a very favorable outcome! Thank you!"
RATED 5.0
Sep 10, 2024via Google
Eduardo Herrera
"My daughter’s son-in-law was wrongfully arrested after she called 911 for a seizure he was experiencing, police showed up too & arrested him! Our first lawyer was awful, then we hired Karren! She fought for us & got all the charges dropped! The 20 month nightmare is over! Thanks Karren"
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