Reviews

Carmen Kalashian represented me during a child support case that had been getting too lengthy and too messy for me to continue without council. She was professional, timely, and always made me aware of the best options. She helped me through a really rough time and was genuinely happy for me once we were done with court. I can't recommend her enough!!!

Without saying to much on my case. I contacted central coast criminals defense for some legal help and "KIT"who represented me was professional, honest and experienced on my case. I highly Recommend this company to anyone who needs a professional lawyer with a friendly caring staff. Thanks kit...

A few weeks ago, I needed help and had many specific questions. Kit Westbrook took time out of his busy day not only to call me back, but to answer my ALL of my questions. Mr. Westbrook was straight forward, very professional and polite. I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of legal help. Thank you Mr. Westbrook for all of your help. Respectfully, Grace Weddle

Kit and Adrian were able to give me peace of mind and were very professional. They were able to get my case dismissed before my arraignment. I appreciate them and everything they did for me. Thank you Kit and Adrian!

I wasted an enormous amount of money and more than five years with a different attorney before I bit the bullet and made a change to Mr Fernandez. Five stars really isn't enough to convey how pleased and grateful I am that I made that change. If you begin with Mr Fernandez, as I dearly wish I had done, I'm confident you'll feel the same. I just want to list a few specifics: 1. Because I was changing attorneys, I had 13 boxes (!) of files from his predecessor and it did take some time for Mr F. to wade through it all. Once he had finished, there was never a time when he didn't have every bit of the case "at his fingertips" so to speak. His memory is phenomenal and despite being a very busy attorney, he always seemed to be completely conversant with every aspect of my case. 2. And this is a BIG one: Never, ever, did Mr F. say or do ANYTHNG that could be even remotely interpreted as "dragging things out". I am of the opinion that his predecessor and the opposing counsel did exactly that (billing by the hour is certainly an incentive for that kind of behavior) and I was on very high alert for more of the same. Didn't happen!! Mr F moved toward the goal of resolving all outstanding issues promptly and expeditiously--exactly as one would hope an excellent attorney would do. 3. If something needs doing, Mr F does it. He doesn't wait to be asked. His predecessor had neglected to finish a process called "bifurcation" with the result that I remained married when I thought I was then single. He had forgotten--or hadn't bothered--to draft the necessary court order to complete the process. Mr F mentioned one day that he had finished that up "because he knew I was concerned about it". I hadn't asked him to do the work but he knew it needed to be done and he did it. 4. Legal issues can be complex and difficult for the layman to understand. Mr F. has excellent communication skills. He explained everything clearly and carefully as needed. He didn't waste time over-elaborating; nor did he cut corners when I needed more explanation. 5. Mr F is very, very smart and on top of the conversation. For example, at a recent settlement conference, the other party submitted a claim for reimbursement for some expenses that they felt should be my responsibility. In that circumstance it appears to me that there is an expectation on the part of attorneys that they tell each other the truth and so I have an impression that, once the reasoning for the claim is agreed to as it was in this instance, that the numbers themselves would not be questioned. However, Mr F didn't omit to carefully examine the document and quickly noticed that some values had been (accidentally I assume) double counted. That recognition saved me 1/2 of the total. It would have been very easy to skip that mental step and no one, especially I, would ever have noticed. 6. Mr F. isn't only likeable--though he certainly is. He's totally respectable. He's someone you'd want for your neighbor. The one bit of advice I'd offer regarding Mr. F is this: Ask his advice and then follow it! There were two instances in which I was convinced that I was right about something and he, surely, was wrong. So I spent a lot of my own time, and some of his, arguing those points. Fortunately, in time I came to realize the error of my ways. When Mr F says something like "I know you feel morally entitled to that money but the court isn't going to see it that way" just say 'ok' and content yourself with the knowledge that you saved $2000 by not arguing in the courtroom. I'm sorry for you that you find yourself needing an attorney. I couldn't feel more strongly that Mr Fernandez is the best you can find.

Our first contact with CCCD was with Kit Westbrook. He fully explained the representation they can provide in my son's situation and was genuinely sympathetic with the stress and anxiety of being charged with a DUI. After explaining their team structure, my son was very fortunate to have been represented by Adrienne Haddad at CCCD. She established an excellent working relationship with me and my son, she communicated very timely and clearly in setting expectations and was highly responsive to calls and emails from us. As a client, we appreciate that level of service and attention. Adrienne is very knowledgeable and experienced in matters of criminal law. The court's judgement in my son's case was exactly as she had explained and anticipated in his particular situation. I also want to say that I appreciate that there was no scope creep in their fees...i.e. we paid only what we were originally told. I highly recommend CCCD for anyone needing defense counsel. Thank you Adrienne and Kit.

I contacted CCCD the morning after receiving a DUI. They immediately got to work, and we're able to save my license from being suspended. During a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed almost impossible, Adrienne Haddad was especially helpful to me. Not only was she able to defend me from an unjust accusation, her calm and empathetic demeanor always helped me remain hopeful. I am eternally grateful for her service and I recommend her for legal defense.

We are so thankful we chose Central Coast Criminal Defense to represent our son! His case was complicated and took a lot of patience and time to complete. The fees were very reasonable compared to other attorneys. The team went above and beyond what is normally expected including ultimately getting the charges dismissed. Billy and Jamie were awesome and very patient with us while we worked through this process together. Having never been through anything like this as a family they always kept us informed even during the Pandemic. We cannot express how grateful we are to them for all of their hard work!

Kit is a Godsend. He went above and beyond for my mom who was facing charges of domestic violence, being drunk in public, AND resisting arrest. He was so attentive and caring and made sure to keep my mom informed and at ease during this very stressful time. Kit was then able to get ALL of the charges dismissed in Placer County, which is practically unheard of! No fines or jail time, no record! I am so grateful to this law office for all of their help. If you are ever in need of an attorney, look no further! You will be in excellent hands. Thank you so much again Kit for all of your patience and hard work! I am forever grateful! Most sincerely, Katie

The outcome can never be guaranteed when working with the judicial system. The affordable rates to fit my budget without compromising the quality of service I received, I have and will continue to recommend to others.

I hired Kit, and I couldn’t ask for more. Professional, knowledgeable and dedicated. Kit was able to reduce original sentence and provide the best possible outcome. He was able to walk me through a very tough situation and check on me throughout the process. He was honest and true. He kept every promise and never just settled for OK. He is the best. I know that he will do all he can for you.

He helped me navigate a situation involving my son, who has a very complicated history of developmental disabilities. When his bicycle was recently stolen, I encouraged him to stay put until I arrived and call the police in the interim so we could file a police report when I got there. The police did show up at the scene and we were able to file a report, however by the end of the encounter my son was handcuffed and taken to jail for a warrant arrest from another county which neither me, nor my son, knew anything about. Needless to say, as I drove home I was totally engulfed by fear and confusion.....until I was able to consult with this amazing attorney. His straightforward, knowledgeable and calming approach to my son's situation was just what I needed to curtail my anxiety and having him map out a plan going forward was invaluable. I am so very grateful for his kindness and expertise.