LOS ANGELES – November 1, 2019 – White collar criminal defense law firm Kaplan Marino announced today that the firm was included in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2020 edition for the practice area of criminal defense.

"Receiving this recognition reflects the level of service we provide our clients and the dedication of all our attorneys to the profession," said Founding Partner Richard Kaplan.

The rankings are based on an evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews, and review of additional information provided by law firms. To be eligible for a ranking in a particular practice area, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in The Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the United States.

According to U.S. News - Best Lawyers, receiving a tier designation indicates the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism and their integrity.  The mission of “Best Law Firms” is to help guide referring lawyers and clients – from the country’s largest companies requiring corporate legal advice to individuals seeking counsel regarding personal legal issues.

For the 2020 Edition, U.S. News – Best Lawyers reported receiving more than 1.2 million law firm assessments from almost 16,000 attorneys and received 107,000 evaluations from more than 12,000 clients. According to the organization, the 2020 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and highest number of client ballots on record.

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About Kaplan Marino

The attorneys of Kaplan Marino are known in California and globally as leaders in the field of white-collar criminal defense. By providing creative solutions and drawing on our decades of experience, we give clients the high-quality representation they deserve.  For more information, please visit /.