Khanh Tuan Tran, Criminal Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury
MemberatDUI Defenders
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing criminal defense in Los Angeles since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
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Khanh Tuan Tran is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Khanh has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DUI Defenders.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Immigration · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Khanh Tuan Tran: Khanh Tuan Tran is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Khanh has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DUI Defenders.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Khanh takes on
Khanh concentrates on criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Khanh handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Immigration
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Los Angeles, California
Khanh takes criminal defense matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Khanh agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Los Angeles, California
Khanh takes immigration matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Khanh agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California
Khanh takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Khanh agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Khanh Tuan Tran — criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles
Khanh Tuan Tran is a member based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Khanh has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at DUI Defenders.
Khanh Tuan Tran is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, immigration and 1 other area of law. Khanh received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years. Khanh practices at DUI Defenders in Los Angeles, CA.
Khanh's approach to criminal defense cases
Khanh Tuan Tran is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, immigration and 1 other area of law. Khanh received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years. Khanh practices at DUI Defenders in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Khanh works with
Khanh reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1998
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Khanh's state bar admissions
California
1998 · ACTIVE
Khanh studied at J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of California, Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Khanh completed J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Khanh runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Khanh's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association Mexican American Bar Association
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Locations
Khanh Tuan Tran's office in Los Angeles
Khanh's primary office is at 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1710, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Khanh Tuan Tran — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Khanh usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Khanh charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Khanh's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Khanh will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Khanh
Khanh discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Khanh confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Khanh's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Khanh Tuan Tran
How much does it cost to hire Khanh for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Khanh walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Khanh offer a free consultation?
Khanh charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Khanh's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Khanh's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in California typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Khanh gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Khanh take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Khanh is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Khanh will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Khanh?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Khanh will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Khanh accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Khanh's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Khanh handles criminal defense matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified criminal defense attorneys in that community.
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- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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