Atty. Stephen Sitkoff
Stephen Sitkoff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui and dwi hearings, drug crimes and 6 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Sitkoff at a Glance
Stephen Sitkoff is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sitkoff Hanrahan Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1983) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1986). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D. Dean, 1982) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A. Dean, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Sitkoff
- Stephen Sitkoff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui and dwi hearings, drug crimes and 6 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Stephen practices at Sitkoff & Hanrahan, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Stephen Sitkoff's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Los Angeles
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Drug Crimes in Los Angeles
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Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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Juvenile Law in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Stephen Sitkoff
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 Stephen Sitkoff's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Sitkoff brings 43+ 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 California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Stephen Sitkoff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Stephen Sitkoff 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 Stephen Sitkoff 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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