Several friends and relatives have been arrested for DUI, and I always advise them to immediately call Attorney Mark Khalaf. He has a track record of over 20 years of experience in Criminal Defense Law and a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping his clients navigate and represent them in court and the legal process. My friends and relatives have told me that Mark provides in-depth explanations, keeps it real, offers realistic possible outcomes, and consistently keeps in contact. I will continue to refer people to Mark, and I have peace of mind that I have a strong Attorney on my corner in case I ever need representation. read more

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Five stars just doesn't seem sufficient!! I can't speak highly enough of Mark. His many years in law, superior professionalism, and legal skill showed up right away. He handled it swiftly, and every time we spoke, very kind but straight to the point, made the whole process way less stressful. Quick response to emails and very friendly staff! Mark and his team turned an extremely difficult time into something actually manageable, and honestly, relaxed me big time!! He has a client for life! read more

I have this firm and their Attorneys for more than 20 years! The very best DUI representation in Southern California that can be had! Hands on experience with a great understanding of the courts, Judges and DA's! I highly recommend them! read more

Attorney Mark Khalaf is not only a great guy; he's a great attorney. I say that as a colleague; not as a client. I am an expert witness in medical forensics. This man is easy to work with and he knows his stuff. There are many choices out there, but this office stands out for DUI defense. Sometimes people drink and drive, but they're not drunk. Yet, they find themselves in the grinder that is the justice system. Mark and his colleague can help even the scales. I would recommend him highly to any prospective clients in need of criminal DUI defense. Ron Lopez, RN, CPI read more

I had a private situation and I needed a lawyer. A friend referred me to Mr. Mark Khalaf. I will start off by saying that Mark is a great attorney, but more importantly, a wonderful human being. He and his assistant, Lorena, truly care for their clients. I always felt like they really cared for me and my situation. When I met with other attorneys I felt as if it was only business for them. But with Mark, I felt like he really cared for me and my situation. One night I was really anxious and i called after hours. Mark called me back from his home, and I could hear his kids in the background. We spoke for nearly an hour and he made me feel much better. Finally, when my case was over I was very happy with the result. I highly recommend Mark and Lorena if you need an attorney. They are wonderful. read more

What else could I say! He's overall the best attorney in the DUI Game. My case was a very difficult, I was being charged with a DUI and cocaine possession. I just don't know how he pulled it off. I walked away free and clear of all my charges. He communicated well the whole year I was waiting for trial. But here I am a free man! Thank you Mark! read more

My sister got a DUI and we found a few attorneys on Yelp so we met with them. Before I hired one I was referred to Mark Khalaf. I was told he was THE guy for DUIs. I did research on him and learned he is always asked to give lectures on DUI law to other attorneys and even hosts a DUI conference in Palm Springs every year. We met with Mr Khalaf and immediately saw he knows so much more than all the other attorneys we met with. He was truly specialist in DUI and you could immediately see that. He was very honest and informative. He also said that my sister had a high blood level and that it could be an uphill battle - I really appreciated his honesty. We hired him on the spot. The case took several months, but he ended up filing a motion (not sure what it was) to challenge the blood draw. As a result of that motion he was able to get her dui dismissed and negotiated a reckless driving. We are so happy with his representation and we appreciate him and his paralegal Lorena so much! Before you hire anyone, please do yourself a favor and at least meet with Mark - I assure you that you will immediately see the difference in knowledge from him and everyone else you meet with. Thank you Mark! read more

My family and I were looking for an attorney for our cousin. My cousin got into a serious accident and was arrested for a dui with injury. We met with a few attorneys, until we met with Mr. Khalaf who came highly referred to us. One of my friends is a public defender who sees hundreds of private attorneys every year. My friend said of all the private attorneys he's seen, Mr. Khalaf is the best dui attorney. That was clear to us right when we met with Mr. Khalaf. He knew the laws of duis inside out and he was extremely knowledgeable about the process. We hired him on the spot. We were so happy with his work ethics, attention to our needs, and the ultimate conclusion of the case. We will forever be grateful to Mr. Khalaf and his staff. I also want to say that Lorena, Mr. Khalaf's paralegal, is wonderful. She is very kind and helpful. I highly recommend Mr Khalaf and his office. read more

The best lawyers in LA ! Mark helped me when I was at my lowest with a second DUI. I was scared for my future and felt ashamed of the mess I had gotten myself into for the SECOND TIME; however, he assured me everything would be okay, and he kept that promise. He literally took care of everything. He connected me with an sr-22 insurance company, a breathalyzer company and all i had to do was show up to court. He beat the DMV which allowed me to keep my license (thank God) and on top of that he was able to get me out of jail time even tho a second DUI means mandatory jail time. Not only that but he was able to ask the judge for my community service to be served volunteering at a non profit as opposed to paying to do community service for the city. Lorena, Mark's paralegal, was also a dream to work with. She was always so helpful and always in a great mood. She recently called me to remind me about a payment that was due soon and that call saved me a headache. I appreciate Mark and Lorena for all the help and support they provided me. For getting me out of this nightmare and propelling me to a better version of me. Thank you for helping me keep my normal life. Ya'll are the best! If you're looking for the best lawyer in the city Mark is your guy! Professional, genuine and kind! Thank you Mark for everything you did for me. read more

I got a DUI a while back and I wanted to make sure it was handled properly. I was referred to a few attorneys, but two different people (one of them being a deputy sheriff) said Mark Khalaf was the best dui attorney. They said he specializes in DUIs and he's considered the best in Los Angeles. So I met with him. Let me just say, I could immediately tell the difference between him and the other attorneys I met with. He knew everything. I hired him and he handled my case. He made a bunch of appearances in court, handled my dmv case and handled my case for nearly a year...and he never asked for more money! Finally, he got my case reduced and got me a "wet reckless". The referral to hire Mark was the best thing that could of happened to me. I'm so happy I hired him and he really is an expert in DUIs. read more

My daughter was involved in a hit and run where the other party tried to sue after the insurance companies did not find her at fault. Mark was able to resolve the issue quickly and not have it effect her driving record. He is very professional and laid out all possible scenarios with me and my daughter to decide the best solution. Highly recommended if you want a personal touch with your lawyer. Thanks Mark! read more

Mark and Richard helped my family member on the Dui case that causes serious injury. The case was a felony and they dropped it to a misdemeanor and Richard did something to get the blood results thrown out. Mark argued a motion to get some evidence thrown out and the judge told him it was the most prepared motion they have heard. We are so happy with them read more

The BEST of the BEST!! I got a DUI a while ago and I was referred to Mark Khalaf. I've dealt with a lot of lawyers for different cases and I can guarantee Mark and his team have to be the most honest and the best you can get. They really prioritize to make sure you are taken care of and get things handled as they should be. Lorena is also awesome! I highly recommend Mark for anyone looking for a real expert in DUI! read more

Mark Khalaf, in his professional capacity, is knowledgeable, experienced and savvy. His manner is frank and forthright, speaking about possibilities and potential outcomes with the confidence that is made possible by his total immersion and success in his specialty practice. As a person, Mark's integrity, empathy and responsiveness is exemplary. He has a deep understanding of how traumatic it is for most people who have found a need for his services. Lorena is Mark's office administrator. She is Mark's equal in customer service, commitment and integrity. Regardless of how busy and complicated her days get, she has the knack of making clients feel as if they are her sole priority. Our case contained some unique complexities that could have resulted in some dire consequences. Mark devised and executed a strategy that resulted in a favorable outcome that was well beyond any best case scenario that could be imagined. We are forever grateful to Mark and Lorena for effectively guiding us through a life altering situation and bringing us out the other side with a new lease on life. read more

I found myself in a situation I never thought would happen to me. Defenseless, terrified, and ashamed, I turned to Mark for help. Not only did he take care of everything, he reduced my charges and made sure I paid minimal damage. I didn't even have to go to court. What I thought would cost me a fortune, turned out to be actually affordable. It was a best case scenario for such a scary situation, thanks to Mark and his team. He took care of my case with a friendly attitude and always assured me everything was going to be ok. He never made me feel like a criminal. If you are looking for expertise, high quality work and to be treated with dignity, Hutton & Khalaf is the place to go! read more

I was working with a top lawyer on AVVO but they were not performing at all, someone else recommended me to move over my DUI case with Mark Khalaf. He is an outstanding lawyer!!! I was charged with a DUI and a driver license suspension. He fought for me every step of the way and I've got it reduced to a wet instead. Also, he won my DMV hearing which was the most challenging part of my case. He is an expert on DUI's with a license suspension, I believe that he's one out of a hundred lawyers that can help you win a DUI with a license suspension or a case that other lawyers might overlook and give you no hope at all. Also, Lorena his assistant is wonderful, she's helped me greatly to answer a ton of questions and they answered my calls every single time! I am so happy that I made the decision to move over my DUI case with Mark Khalaf and his team, it was a life saving decision for my driving record to move over my case! I have my driver's license back and I am moving forward with my life, until today I firmly believe that it was the best move to work with Mark Khalaf and I highly recommend him! read more

My friend got charged with a DUI as a felony we met with several attorneys and then I got recommended to Hutton and Khalaf by an attorney who went to a DUI seminar and saw Mark Khalaf give a lecture on DUIs. I called Mark and scheduled a consultation with my friend. I met with Mark and was able to meet his business partner Richard Hutton. Mark was extremely knowledgeable on DUIs and he was very informative. I appreciate honesty and the fact that he did not promise or guarantee us a specific outcome. Instead he simply stated he would try his best. After nearly a year on the case, Mark was able to reduce my friend's felony to a misdemeanor with no jail time. Also, for the entire year of work Mark never asked for more attorney's fees. A whole year and he never charged us more money than the original fee...That was awesome. I can't stress this enough - if you need a criminal or DUI attorney, you need to meet with Mark or Richard - it would be a mistake not too. read more

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Best DUI lawyers available for SoCal, only wish I found them sooner. Literal Life-savers!

Mr. Khalaf and the staff were very diligent at communicating any updates. Mr. Khalaf was courteous, professional, and detailed on the court process. I highly recommend this firm!! read more

I recently visited Mr Khalaf for advice regarding a matter involving a family member. He answered all of my questions with utmost honesty, care, and knowledge of the law and explained the options available in great detail for the best outcome. Mr Khalaf takes his profession very seriously and makes sure his clients receive the most diligent legal representation possible. If you are looking for one of the best, if not the best DUI/criminal defense attorney, I highly recommend a consultation with Mr Khalaf. read more

This law firm is Amazing!!!! I had a situation 13 years ago and it showed it wasn't fully resolved. I had no idea and luckily found out. It was missed paperwork and I could have been arrested. I now live on the East Coast and they resolved it immediately. If you need a team to help you, are understandably and kind. They are it. Mr Khalaf is so kind and I am grateful for all they have done. read more

I was misled, insanely overcharged, and ghosted completely. Upon telling him about my case, he was confident he could help. He got a very high fee and did not tell me the dollars per hour. Upon getting the very large retainer, he completely ghosted me. Over 10 emails and calls were unanswered. On the day of the trial, he sent an assistant to tell me to just plead guilty. This is the type of behavior that makes people hate attorneys. read more

I was referred to Mr Hutton a while ago (back when he was still partners with Mr. Wilson) through an acquaintance but haven't left a review because I was embarrassed to share my story. However, I'm writing a review now because after all this time, the experience still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Long story short, I was involved in an auto accident. With such an expensive fee to start, I expected him to move with urgency, communicate constantly, and be effective.. I got none of those. Hutton kept postponing my court dates and it wasn't until 6months(HALF A YEAR) later that I got to see a judge. Keep in mind, there are driving limitations imposed on my license until an actual decision from the court can determine otherwise. Hutton said he be in touch and that we'd prepare before the court date. His preparation was show up and meet with me 20 mins before our court time. Needless to say my sentence was pretty gnarly and felt that i didn't even get to share my side of the story. So on top of my fines from the court, I was out an addition 8k(?)+ for Mr. Huttons fees. I also had other driving sanctions that began the date of the court decision, rather than the date of the accident 6mo earlier.. To be honest, I probably could have gotten the same results without the assistance of Mr. Hutton. read more

I came to Mr. Khalefs office, after being referred to him by a family member in the field of law. His firm has a trusted reputation for integrity, tenacity, and success. From the first day I spoke with Mr. Khalif, I felt confident he had a firm grasp of the facts, and the law, and would advocate diligently on my behalf. Nine months after the incident, and doing the things Mr. Khalif advised me to do to help my case, the case was dismissed. read more

I had a dui in Pasadena and I was not sure what to do. I contacted a few attorneys and spoke with them, but I also got a referral to Mark Khalaf. I met with Mark and I immediately saw he knew DUIs extremely well. He knew the Dmv issues, the criminal issues and was very honest with the potential outcomes. I was also very impressed with his beautiful office (overlooking Pasadena city hall) and his professional staff. Now that the case is over I can say I am so thankful I hired Mark. He got me a great outcome and I will highly refer anyone who has a dui to hire Mark and his lawfir read more

Gives honest and good advice, sugar coats nothing, calls it as it is which makes the case clear and your options simple. Always very responsive for lawyers who are very busy and ensures that your questions get answered. Would recommend 10/10 with their resume and experience and character you will always be in good hands and which hopefully results in a better outcome. read more

I was referred to Rich Hutton by my uncle who was a former LA city attorney. I was involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist and was being charged with vehicular manslaughter. Rich and Mark were able to work magic with the prosecutor and got it to a reckless driving. I was able to keep my license and continue living my life as usual. These guys are as good as it gets. Even the prosecutor pulled me aside during court just to tell me how he's seen no other attorneys pull off what Rich and Mark did in my case. Before court I'm observing how the other attorneys interacted with Mark, you could tell he was highly respected and well known in that community, and now I see why. read more

When it first happened, the thought of facing a horrible DUI charge had me sick with worry. When I hired Rich Hutton after countless recommendations, the first thing he told me to do was to just go live my life and leave the worrying to him. With such a friendly and professional staff around him, he was always there for me every step of the way to achieve great results. Not only was he always on top of everything, but with his honest, understanding, compassionate, and determined work ethic, he kept me up to date every step of the way... and made sure that I was never without my "peace of mind." My end result far exceeded my expectations! I am so grateful to have had him on my side and I couldn't recommend him more. - David S. read more

I got a DUI and was really scared. I met with a few attorneys, and right before i was going to hire one, a friend of mine, who practices another type of law, referred me to Mark Khalaf. My friend said he saw Mark lecturing on DUI law and that he knows DUIs inside-out. I did some research online and saw that his firm, Hutton and Khalaf, has represented many celebrities. I figured, if celebrities hire them they must be good. I met with Mark and immediately saw the difference between him and all the other attorneys I met with. He was so thorough and knowledgeable and he explained everything. Also, I really appreciated that he did not guarantee anything, but said he would try his best. I hired him. After I hired him he always called me back when I had questions and he always made me feel welcome to reach out to him if I had questions. At the end of my case I was extremely happy with the outcome. I cannot be any happier and I recommend everyone use Mark. He is well worth the money I spent. read more

Rich Hutton is great at contacting you once you've agreed to use his services and payment is due. Once he's been paid, good luck getting a hold of him. With his years of experience and expertise in his field, I believed he'd be able to have a bigger influence on my case; but I was wrong. I would have gotten the same sentence representing myself. read more

Mr. Hutton went above and beyond what I expected. I was recommended to him by a colleague who had just recently experienced the unfortunate happenings of a DUI. Upon jumping on a call with him, he was honest, straightforward, and walked me through step by step. He not only continued to follow-up with me before every court date, but him and his office ensured that I was always prepared with the correct paperwork and that I had fulfilled my obligations before having to go to court. The judges and every prosecutor at the Metropolitan court in Los Anglees know Mr. Hutton by first name. Not only because he is an honest man and good at what he does, but because he has the reputation of representing his clients and also helping them in move forward in the right direction. He helped me get my life together, and every penny spent was well worth it. You won't get that same experience with any other lawyer or firm. read more

Richard Hutton is an amazing attorney. Hutton is professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to my family and friends. His staff is wonderful and always gets back to my phone calls and emails within a timely manner. read more

I had several speeding tickets, and Mr. Hutton was able to get the situation resolved with absolutely amazing success. All of my phone calls (and there were plenty), were returned promptly. I have referred several friends and colleagues to Mr. Hutton and all have been pleased with their services. Even though this is a celebrity attorney to the stars, he treats everyone with dignity and class. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone facing suspension of driver's license, a dreaded DUI, or any other criminal case matters. If you are thrown behind bars, you want this guy in your corner. Another thing, cops really respect him. Says a lot. read more

I would recommend any of my friends to Mr. Richard Hutton. He is THE BEST! I was facing almost certain conviction resulting from an automobile accident. A highly decorated and well respected CHP offered testimony against me that other attorneys had warned would be insurmountable if my case were to go to trial. A county public defender recommended that I consider representation by Mr. Hutton. Mr. Hutton represented me at trial and despite the gloomy warnings from 3 other attorneys, I was acquitted of all charges at trial and maintained my drivers license, my job and my good reputation. read more