
Central District of California
Karren Kenney
Partner
Kenney Legal Defense
- Federal Investigation
- Federal Conspiracy
- Federal Drug Crimes
- Federal Gun Crimes
- Cryptocurrency Fraud
- White Collar Crimes
- Federal Wire Fraud
- Federal Tax Fraud
- Cyber Crimes
- Federal Cyber Crimes
- Years in practice
- 30 years in practice
- Federal judicial districts served
- Central District of California · Southern District of California · Southern District of 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
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Education
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- California State University, Fullerton
Memberships
- Certified Fraud Examiner
Office
2900 Bristol Street, Suite C204 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Districts
Central District of California
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