About
The Kavinoky Law Firm, established in 1994, is located in Encino, CA, and serves surrounding areas. Known as one of the largest and most respected criminal defense firms in California, it is committed to defending the rights of those facing criminal charges, including DUI, domestic violence, drug cases, sexual assault, and homicide. The firm's founder, Darren Kavinoky, is a distinguished lawyer and media commentator, recognized for his expertise and numerous trial victories. The team at Kavinoky Law Firm comprises former prosecutors, police officers, lifelong defense attorneys, and scientists, all dedicated to delivering peace of mind to their clients.
Specialties
Breathalyzer administered
Breathalyzer administered at traffic stop, Breathalyzer not administered at traffic stop
Previous DUI charges
Customers with previous DUI charges, Customers without previous DUI charges
Felony or misdemeanor
Misdemeanor, Felony
Field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests performed, Field sobriety tests not performed
Location and hours
The Kavinoky Law Firm
16255 Ventura Blvd, Ste 200
Encino, CA 91436-2300
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Work Experience
Attorney at Law
Law Office of Jeremy Forsyth
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney
The Nieves Law Firm, APC
2017 - 2017
Graduate Fellow
San Francisco Public Defender's Office
2011 - 2012
Attorney
Law Offices of Robert J. Beles
2012 - 2012
Founder
The Kavinoky Law Firm
1994 - Present
Partner
Floyd, Skeren & Kelly LLP
1994 - 2001
Managing Attorney
The Kavinoky Law Firm
2016 - Present
Conflict Panel Attorney
Alameda County Court Appointed Attorney's Program
2005 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender
Biggam, Christensen & Minsloff
2002 - 2005
Parole Defense Attorney
California Parole Advocacy Program
2005 - 2013
Attorney
The Kavinoky Law Firm
2008 - Present
Attorney
Kavinoky Law Firm
2015 - Present
Attorney
Riverside Public Defenders Office
2014 - 2015
Education
Golden Gate Univ SOL
2011
University of Oregon
2007
Univ of Southern Calif
University of Southern California Law School
University of La Verne College of Law
1994
New College of California School of Law
2002
San Jose State University
1998
Loyola Law School
2014
Santa Clara University School of Law
Pitzer Coll
2011
Oregon State University
UCLA School of Law
2018
Duke Univ
Loyola Law School
Trinity Law School
California Baptist Coll
University of California - San Diego
Pepperdine University School of Law
University of La Verne College of Law
1994
Univ Of Laverne
Antioch Univ
Loyola Law School
Duke Univ
Western State University College of Law
Law
2014
California St Univ Fullerton
Entrepreneurship
2009
San Jose State University
Humanities
1998
New College of California School of Law
Law
2002
California Baptist Coll
Trinity Law School
Pitzer Coll
English & World Literature and Sociology
2011
Loyola Law School
Law
2014
Univ of California at Los Angeles
Loyola Law School
Law
Oregon State University
Santa Clara University School of Law
University of Southern California Law School
Univ of Southern Calif
Associations & Affiliations
Bar Association of San Francisco
Member
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
Alameda County Bar Association
Member
Contra Costa County Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
State Bar of California
National College of DUI Defense
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Resolutions Committee of the Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
California DUI Lawyers Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Criminal Law Inn of Court Los Angeles Chapter
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association
Orange County Bar Association
Trial Practice Inn of Court Los Angeles Chapter
Ventura County Criminal Courts Bar Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Publications
Strategies for Defending DUI Cases in California: Leading Lawyers on Understanding the DMV’s Involvement in the Case, Reviewing Settlement Options, and Preparing Your Client for Court
“Knowledge as the Foundation”
2008
Speaking Engagements
Entertainment Tonight
Octuplet Mother
2009
CNN - Headline News
Haleigh Cummings kidnapping
2009
CNN - Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell
Caylee Anthony Case
2009
CNN - Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell
Casey Anthony murder case
2009
CNN - Headline News - Headline Prime
Chris Brown/Rihanna domestic violence case
2009
Dr. Phil
Casey Anthony and OJ Simpson
2008
The BIG Idea with Donny Deutsch
Business Partnerships Gone Bad
2008
The BIG Idea with Donny Deutsch
Legal problems in tough economic times
2008
CNN - Showbiz Tonight
Celebrity Divorce
2008
BBC
Phil Spector retrial
2008
truTV — In Session — Jami Floyd: Best Defense
OJ Simpson robbery case — bail revocation hearing
2008
CNN - Showbiz Tonight
OJ Simpson Verdict
2008
truTV — In Session — Bloom & Politan: Open Court
Wisconsin vs. Jensen murder case
2008
CNN Headline News — Headline Prime
Ashley Dupre underage model for “Girls Gone Wild” videos; Elliot Spitzer prostitution scandal
2008
CNN — Showbiz Tonight
Wesley Snipes tax evasion case
2008
CNN — Showbiz Tonight
Richie Sambora DUI
2008
truTV — In Session — Lisa Bloom: Open Court
Haq and Entwistle murder cases
2008
CNN - Showbiz Tonight
Jennifer Hudson Family Murders
2008
Dr. Phil
Fighting Back Against Injustice
2008
Court TV - The Best Defense with Jami Floyd
Michael Vick case, Georgia v. Davis murder case
2007
Services offered
Dui Lawyer
Traffic Lawyer
Criminal Defense Attorney