Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP

I have great experience working with this law firm. The staff are very responsible. James is fabulous to work with.

Joon H. Attorney James Kim was an absolute professional. I felt helpless when I was accused of something I was not guilty of but Mr. Kim cleared my record straight. I worked for and with several attorneys as a legal assistant for many years. James was by far the most caring and understanding. Passion really does make a difference! Thank you so much for everything. I highly recommend this office, its staff, and especially Mr. James Kim.

Magical. Experienced. Articulate. Strong-​willed. Swift. Steady. Communicative. Stable. Helpful. Brilliant.
These are the words that describe the gentlemen that I have encountered at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP. After many in-​person meetings and court appearances the outcome of my two criminal cases were dismissed flawlessly and any unwanted criminal records have vanished.
This is not just a recommendation, it’s probably the only option that’s worth exploring. Do not waste your time with mediocre options. This is the only way to keep your name in good standing.

As my first (and only) criminal case ever, I was understandably nervous and confused. I found their office during an online search and it was a Godsend. Mr. Sitkoff really knows his stuff. Very professional and knowledgeable. I have seen how judges and district attorneys treat him with utmost respect. My case went from 3 felony counts to a single misdemeanor, which was expunged from my record in 1 year. Couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.
Special thanks goes out to James Kim, a senior case analyst. He is patient, always available and will go out of his way to help you with all of your questions and concerns. He is truly an amazing human being. I hope you never need them, but if you do, you can be confident that there is no better law firm in Southern California than this place. Ask them for help and you won’t be disappointed.

They are Great. They are very Professional. I would recommend them to anyone, unlike some firms I know.

I was wrongly accused and as professionals who have never seen the interior of a court room, the criminal system was foreign to us, and our lives started to unravel. Paul and Steve make a perfect team. They both are analytical BUT with an aggressive posture that is well balanced; slowing at pertinent times to calm their client… yet very savvy regarding the wants and needs of all parties involved. They truly felt our pain and wanted to resolve my case… actually fielding my calls over holiday weekends. As trial date approached, they brainstormed with me to «stay the course», and in the end, my case was settled in a very painless and amicable manner. We are very pleased with Paul and Steve and their team. Wonderful gentlemen.
Kurt B.

James is very knowledgeable and friendly. Paul is responsible, punctual, and very polite. Thanks to Paul, our case is dismissed. I highly recommend him!

If I could give no stars I would. I hired Paul to defend me and paid him $ 15,000. I have no experience with attorneys so I trusted he would do what was best for me. Instead after a year of continuing my case at the last moment I was told to plead guilty and do jail time. I was afraid and even that day in court Paul wasn’t there he sent his partner to represent me. Paul told me the main thing is that I am back with my family after all this. I did my jail time and guess what, after I got out the court wouldn’t let me live with my family. Although it was my fault to get in trouble, I hired an attorney to help me understand the law and to help me get a fair trial. I never got a trial. And I lost my family and integrity, which I’m still trying to regain. All because I trusted this attorney. I saw others go thru similar problems while I was in jail and they would get less or no jail time and get to have they’re lives back. My life got ruined forever. I was never explained in detail what ramifications I would have from pleading guilty, or any other options. For one year we went to court every month and got an extension. One day when I thought we were going for another extension, Paul’s partner broke the news to me that I would have to plead guilty and go to jail. Even than, he told me it’s not that bad and there are alternatives like house arrest once I get there. But when I got to jail, they laughed at me and the deputy said «your not going anywhere.» Choose attorneys wisely based on what you can afford, reaching for the big timers like Paul and all that hype of being prior district attorneys is for people who can afford it, it does you no good in my opinion. I saw in jail the guys who got fair sentences had public defenders, which cost them nothing.

I hired Paul to handle my case and it was handled nicely. I couldn’t be happier. My case ended with a dismissal and it was pretty painless. T&S are my lawyers for life!