Atty. Peter W. Klestadt
Peter W. Klestadt is a lawyer practicing customs law, transportation, international law and 3 other areas of law.
Customs Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Peter W. Klestadt at a Glance
Peter W. Klestadt is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on white collar and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), U.S. Court of International Trade (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1989). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1983) and New York University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County and New York State Bar Associations Transportation Lawyers Association Customs and International Trade Bar Association New York County Lawyers Association and Consulegis. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter W. Klestadt
- Peter W. Klestadt is a lawyer practicing customs law, transportation, international law and 3 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Peter practices at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 2 others locations
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Peter W. Klestadt's Areas of Legal Practice
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White Collar Crimes in Los Angeles
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International Law in Los Angeles
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Peter W. Klestadt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter W. Klestadt's practice in the field of white collar and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter W. Klestadt brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. Court of International Trade, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Peter W. Klestadt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering white collar and international, Peter W. Klestadt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Peter W. Klestadt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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