Portrait of Karren Kenney
Central District, California

Karren Kenney

Partner

Kenney Legal Defense

Federal InvestigationFederal ConspiracyFederal Drug CrimesFederal Gun CrimesCryptocurrency FraudWhite Collar CrimesFederal Wire FraudFederal Tax FraudCyber CrimesFederal Cyber Crimes
Years in practice
30 years in practice
Federal judicial districts served
Central District, California · Southern District, California · Southern District, Texas

About

Karren Kenney has spent her entire legal career litigating cases throughout Southern California and the United States. As a former Senior Deputy Public Defender, she developed the best trial skills most lawyers never obtain. Ms. Kenney has tried over 100 criminal jury trials at the state and federal level. Her criminal and business litigation experience includes numerous aggravated white collar crime cases involving healthcare fraud, investment fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, securities fraud, insurance fraud, real estate fraud, worker's compensation fraud, and embezzlement. In addition to litigating business and fraud cases, Ms. Kenney has also tried cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to RICO charges, conspiracy, drug crimes, gang crimes, weapons crimes, and even murder. When facing a federal criminal investigation, the stakes could not be higher. Federal prosecutors have virtually unlimited resources, experienced agents, and years of training in building cases. Defending against these charges requires not just skill, but insight, strategy, and the ability to anticipate the government’s every move. Few attorneys possess that level of experience — but Attorney Karren Kenney, founder of Kenney Legal Defense, has built her career on doing exactly that. With more than 30 years of criminal law experience and over a decade exclusively focused on federal criminal defense, Ms. Kenney has become one of California’s most respected advocates in complex federal matters. Her exceptional track record, meticulous case preparation, and unwavering commitment to her clients make her one of the foremost authorities on navigating the treacherous landscape of federal investigations and prosecutions. Over the past three decades, Ms. Kenney has successfully represented countless clients in U.S. District Courts across California and beyond. Her cases have involved a wide range of federal offenses, including: Wire fraud and mail fraud Bank fraud and mortgage fraud Conspiracy and RICO allegations Drug trafficking and importation cases Federal firearm violations Money laundering and asset forfeiture Public corruption and bribery investigations

Bar Admissions

California Texas

Education

  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • California State University, Fullerton

Memberships

  • Certified Fraud Examiner

Office

2900 Bristol Street, Suite C204 Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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