Reviews

Mr. KS was very knowledgeable and helpful. He went above and beyond to help me with my case. I had two misdemeanor charges. He advised me on how we should fight this case. This case ended up in as a conditional dismissal. I highly recommend his services and the public defenders office.

Karo was able to help me with my case, i got pulled over after coming home from a bar because I did not have my headlights on and the officers breathalyzed me and I blew a .08 and had the car towed. I barely had anything to drink so I thought it was a little odd. But I’m so thankful I did not get a dui nor a wet and reckless!!! Thank you Karo for getting my case to a reckless driving!!! He really saved me!

Karo did a great job on my case! Very professional. I would recommend Karo for any legal defense matters.

Mr Semerjian answered all my questions and was very detailed with everything involving my case. He really took care of me.

Back in March, I visited my dying mom to spend some time with her. I drank afterwards, so I waited a few hours to drive, but 3 blocks from home I was in a collision with someone who blew a red light while racing down California Ave. I was honest with the officer about what happened, admitted that I had been drinking earlier, and said yes to every sobriety test they asked me to take. I was under the legal limit, but I still got hit with a DUI. I was thrown in jail, my truck was impounded, my license was suspended, I halted my job search because I was going to fail the background checks, and I lost the part time driving job I DID have. My mom died a week later. I wanted to fight; I honestly didn't feel I was impaired. The arresting officer told me she wouldn't have known I had been drinking if she hadn't smelled it on my breath, but the police report said I failed the field sobriety test AND they had accidentally labeled my case as a drug case (?!). I talked to private DUI attorneys first. The absolute BEST rate I was quoted, however, was $3500 just to try and negotiate a wet reckless deal. A jury trial was definitely outside of my financial means. I went into my arraignment without representation, still trying to figure out how to raise the money for a "real" lawyer. Honestly, I didn't have a lot of faith in public defenders based on the caricatures I'd seen on TV and film. I imagined overworked pushovers who would be in a hurry to cut a deal, and get me out of their hair. Other than the "overworked" part, I was dead wrong about public defense in Kern County. I've only met 3 members of the public defender's office, but they were all some of the most intense and impassioned people I've ever met. At the arraignment, one chased after me while I was walking out the door, and insisted I get in touch with her office. One showed up to pre-trial with stitches across his forehead looking like he had just come from a bar fight, and could sound compassionate AND furious at the same time. And then there was the lawyer I was assigned: Karo Semerjian. From the first phone call, he was the only lawyer I talked to who was as ready for a fight as I was. He advised me on what the possible sentence could be if I were convicted, but felt confident that we had a good case of everything I said was true. When I said I was willing to risk it, he reassured me that he would have been too. At pre-trial, he already had a wet reckless deal worked out just-in-case, but I rejected it. All the private attorneys went first, and every one of their clients were taking deals that morning. I don't know what happened to Karo's clients after me, but I know none of his clients before me took a deal. He was going to fight for each and every one of us in a jury trial. Also, and I mean no-offense to my case's prosecutor when I say this, but Karo was CLEARLY the more experienced lawyer. On day 1 of the jury trial phase, he had 23 cases, but he still treated me like an important client. On day 2 he had news for me: "Go ahead and take off, you don't have to stick around for this today," he said. "I got the body cam footage." Apparently my arresting officer wasn't even sure she wanted to charge me; she was pressured into it by another officer. There was even discussion about charging me with being over the limit, even though my evidentiary breathalyzer results were under the limit. Suddenly I was feeling pretty good about my chances at trial. "I'll handle this from here and call you later to let you know what's next," he said. The District Attorney's office dropped the charges that same morning. "Dismissed in furtherance of justice." Karo saved me from what would have been a life-altering conviction in the middle of a really rough time. If you want someone who isn't afraid to fight for you, who isn't remotely intimidated by the DA's office, and who will do the work at every level to give you your best possible defense, Karo is your guy.

The morning of Jan 21 I was on my way to work every morning before work I drop my kids off an take a breather( simply caz my mornings are hectic becaz I have five kids and was pregnant) before I make the drive to shafter from Bakersfield I always stop at the hills off morning drive get my boots on my badge and everything ready for work but as I was sitting there two BPD patrol cars approach me an said I had to leave property becaz it was private property so I left as soon as my tires hit the street one officer hit his sirens so I drove to the first street available to park on becaz there was nothing but bike lanes,on ramps to the 178 and we were going over the bridge as well as construction cones and signs everywhere and it was up hill I drive this road daily multiple times and if someone flew up that road and wasn't familiar with it we could have easily been hit . By time I pulled over witch was a few mins from when sirens came on I had 7officer telling me to get out of my car at gun point they searched my car then ended up taking me to jail for "envading the police " and impounded my truck I ended up losing my job now I'm back in debt and I wasn't bout to give them a penny for no fine or do community service and thanks to karapet he got my case dismissed he made it real easy on my part specially being in and out of hospital due to pregnancy and stress I'll always forever be thank full for him and highly recommend this dude hes good thank u so much karapet I appreciate you more then ull ever know

This man is pretty smooth and knows his way around the court room. Professional attorney

I had 3 separate charges against me. The charges were possession of stolen property, taking vehicle without owners consent, and vandalism. Karo was super on top of it, all ways kept me updated with what he was going to do. At the end Karo ended up getting my 2 cases and 3 charges dismissed.

Mr. Karo Semerjian is an extremely knowledgeable and aggressive attorney. He took the time to truly look at my side of the case and believed we would get the DA to drop the case. After 22 court appearnances the DA finally dismissed my case. I was facing embezzlement and burglery charges. While this was going on, I was still fighting my employer who had started a termination proceeding which is why I am so greatful for Karo Semerjian. I needed the case to be dismissed or not-guilty if we went to trial. He promised me would fight for my well being and did just that. If you are looking for an upfront hard working attorney I recommend Mr. Karo Semerjian

From the first time I spoke with karo, I felt a good vibe. He was straight forward with no judgements. He listened to my situation, and after a great conversation, I knew I was in good hands. This man returned every phone call, answered every question and was extremely helpful and polite as he explained the process to win my freedom by having my case dismissed. In court , this gentleman stood up tall, and speaks with confidence. A man to be respected by his peers. Definitely someone you want next to you, fighting for you. A man of confidence. In the end, he did exactly what he said we were going to do.. we’re going to fight this situation until it gets thrown out… IT WAS THROWN OUT AND I GET TO KEEP MY FREEDOM. Thank you for putting up a fight. Job well done Sir.

Wa grete even with my 21 questions. Extremely professional calm collective passionate

I was falsely charged for battery and facing time. The DA continued to for months to try and commit me for a crime I did not commit, I was defending myself when someone attacked me. Karo believed me and fought for me hard in court. He took time to talk to judge after the judge called for a recess and for me to return in a week for my trial. He got my case dismissed due to lack of evidence(thank God). I never been in trouble before so I don't know the court processes. He is an expert in explaining the court protocols. He communicates well and explains every step. I highly recommend Karo for a defense attorney. He is awesome and will fight for you!