Stephen D. Sitkoff

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Murder, Parole, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations

Stephen D. Sitkoff, Esq., is a partner at the law firm Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP, located in Los Angeles, California. With an impressive legal career spanning over 30 years, Mr. Sitkoff is a highly regarded and accomplished attorney who specializes exclusively in criminal defense. He extends his legal services to clients across Southern California, including the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, who are confronted with a range of criminal charges such as DUI and DWI, drug offenses, violent crimes, sexual offenses, theft offenses, parole and probation violations, juvenile offenses, and a wide array of other felonies and misdemeanors.

During the initial 11 years of his profession, Mr. Sitkoff served as a deputy district attorney in Los Angeles County. This extensive background in prosecuting criminal cases equips him with a unique advantage in challenging the prosecution’s arguments against his clients and in developing highly effective strategies aimed at enhancing their prospects of achieving the desired favorable outcomes. His proficiency in this role led to his appointment as a Commissioner of the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 1994 to 1995.

Transitioning to private practice and concentrating solely on criminal defense, Mr. Sitkoff has earned considerable acclaim for his staunch advocacy on behalf of the rights and freedoms of the accused. His accomplishments are underscored by his impressive ratings on Avvo, including Superb ratings, as well as an AV-Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. These accolades are indicative of his exceptional professionalism and dedication to service.

A distinguished graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his honors degree in 1978, Mr. Sitkoff subsequently attained his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1982. Admitted to practice by the State Bar of California in the following year, he is also authorized to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Actively engaged in the legal community, Mr. Sitkoff is a valued member of various professional associations, including the South Bay Bar Association, the California Judges Association, the Criminal Courts Bar Association, and the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He also contributes to the Executive Committee of The State Bar of California Criminal Justice Section.

The prestigious AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable certification marks are utilized under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification processes, standards, and policies. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ system reflects the anonymous evaluations of legal professionals and members of the judiciary, encompassing assessments of legal competence and overall ethical standards.