Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

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Long Beach Criminal Defense Attorney

Latest Cases & Recent Successes

In recent years, Mr. Kaestner has continued to enhance his reputation as one of Long Beach's hardest working, aggressive, and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyers. His recent successes speak volumes as to the type of defense he brings to every case.

In this past year, 2009, Long Beach attorney and criminal law specialist, Matthew Kaestner, had two jury acquittals of note in the Long Beach Courts. In March of 2009, attorney Kaestner obtained "not guilty" verdicts for a man who was falsely accused of battery, public intoxication and resisting arrest. After the not guilty verdicts G.D. of Long Beach noted that: "My friends discouraged me from going to trial. I had no witnesses and cops lie. Long Beach criminal attorney Matthew Kaestner skillfully defended me, proved my innocence, and I was found not guilty". (People v. G.D., case no. 8LG07934.)

In December, 2009, attorney Kaestner obtained a "not guilty" verdict at the jury trial of a Long Beach woman charged with theft. After a three day trial, the Long Beach jury took under ten minutes to unanimously vote not guilty. (People v. M.G., case no. 9LG02469.)

In September of 2006, Mr. Kaestner obtained freedom for a young man, Juan Herrera, who had been wrongfully convicted of murder in 1999. Mr. Herrera's family had all but lost hope when they hired Mr. Kaestner in 2002. Mr. Kaestner fought for 3 long years to prove that Mr. Herrera's prior lawyer had failed to act competently. Mr. Kaestner left no stone unturned to prove Mr. Herrera's true innocence and won a new trial. When Mr. Kaestner himself announced ready for the re-trial, the government dismissed the case. Mr. Herrera walked out of prison after serving seven long years of what would otherwise have been a life sentence. (People v. Herrera, Long Beach case no. NA040331.)

This victory for Mr. Herrera followed a not guilty trial verditct for another young man charged with murder only eleven months prior. (People v. Treto, Los Angeles case no. BA263515.)

Mr. Kaestner's efforts in winning a new trial for a man convicted of his thrid strike in 2005 lead one Long Beach Judge to comment that: "This is the best presentation I've ever had on a motion for a new trial. I've probably had a thousand trials...because I've been doing this [sitting as a Judge] for 22 years." (People v. Garcia, Long Beach case no. NA063984.)

On August 29, 2008, Mr. Kaestner won a complete vindication for his client after a week long jury trial in Long Beach. Mr. Kaestner's client was charged with: 2 counts of brandishing an imitation firearm, one count of DUI, one count of reckless driving, one count of evading the police, one count of reckless driving, one count of being under the influence of cocaine, and one count of grand theft by embezzlement. At trial the jury voted "NOT GUILTY" as to all seven counts. Mr. Kaestner's client went home a free man. (People v. Matt O., Case No. 8LT00597.)

In May of 2007, criminal law attorney Matthew Kaestner defended a young single mother accused of battery and obtained a "NOT GUILTY" jury verdict, in Long Beach. The case drew media attention because Mr. Kaestner's client was accused of assaulting her ex-husband's new wife. Her ex-husband was a popular latin singer. The media assumed guilt. The jury, however, took less 30 minutes to unanimously vote "NOT GUILTY" after a 3 day trial. (People v. Gurrola, Long Beach case no. 7LG00643.)

Effective criminal law defense requires that knowledge of criminal law, scrupulous attention to detail, thorough preparation and a polished courtrrom presentation come together. Although no attorney can or is ethically permited to promise to deliver a particular outcome on a particular case, past performance is the best indicator of future success.

As an experienced former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Kaestner thrives on winning cases for his clients. Whether working quietly behind the scenes or doing battle in court, Mr. Kaestner will bring over 22 years of criminal law experience to bear in the fight for your freedom. You may call Long Beach Criminal Law Specialist Matthew Kaestner directly at (562) 688-3445.