About Kilts & Davis
For more than 45 years, individuals throughout Los Angeles have trusted our practice with high-stakes criminal matters — including serious and violent felony cases.
We defend clients at every stage of the criminal process—from pre-filing investigation through trial. Whether you are under investigation, have been arrested, or are preparing for trial, our firm provides strategic, sophisticated representation when the stakes are highest. We offer free consultations to help you understand your options and begin building your defense.
Experience You Can Trust
Our firm has represented clients in courts across Los Angeles and throughout Southern California since 1980.
With more than 45 years of experience handling thousands of cases in state and federal court, Michael R. Kilts is among the most battle-tested criminal defense attorneys in Southern California.
A Former Prosecutor Fighting for You
Every time Michael steps into the courtroom, he draws on his experience as a former prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office—giving clients the advantage of understanding how the prosecution builds cases, where it is vulnerable, and how to challenge it effectively.
Award-Winning Defense
Edward James Davis is an award-winning criminal defense attorney who began his career as Special Assistant to the Governor of California.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Edward was honored while working at one of California’s largest criminal defense firms for his dedication to clients and his success in securing dismissals and charge reductions in major felony cases.
Finding What Others Miss
Every criminal case is shaped by the facts—and the facts are rarely as simple as they first appear. Our job is to dig deeper, uncover what others miss, and identify the facts and legal issues that can change the outcome. When the evidence does not support the charges, we fight for dismissals and charge reductions that can change the course of a person’s life.
At the center of our work is a simple mission: We see the good in people. We challenge assumptions. And we fix what the government gets wrong.
We see the good in people.
We challenge assumptions.
We fix what the government gets wrong.
