I was arrested and charged with a VERY serious crime in Livermore. I found Thomas Knutsen online, called his office and spoke DIRECTLY to him and he eased my fears from the start! 

I knew immediately that I had found the right lawyer. He was caring, knowledgeable, prompt, professional and generous with his time. 

Thomas truly cares about his clients well-being and fights tooth and nail to get the best possible results. He ALWAYS keeps you informed of all of the happenings with your case and that is not something you can say about other attorneys I had spoken to. He has over 40 years of experience too.

His fees are more than reasonable, and he is worth every penny. He is honest and caring and you do not see that with many attorneys anymore.

He treat his clients like members of his family and defends your case as if it were his own and he is dedicated, committed to his clients, and provides MASTERFUL representation.

I wouldn't even consider a different attorney EVER! Don't Hesitate or even think about it..Just call him NOW!! STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!

David is an outstanding lawyer, and more importantly an outstanding human being.

In 2019, my life more or less fell to pieces, and among the unfortunate events surrounding my life at the time, I was also arrested for driving under the influence. I still can't find the right words for the despair I was experiencing. I was referred to David by a friend and from that first phone call, I could tell he was more personally invested in my well-being as a human being than the other lawyer firms I had been in contact with.



He made the whole 10-month ordeal very simple and clear for me, and I had his assurance and confidence at every step of the way. Even when there was a minor step-back in the proceedings, I had no doubt in his ability to handle this case. Also, he was never too busy and would always find time for me to address whatever concerns I had, and never dismissed them even if they may have been trivial in retrospect.

When it came down to the moment of truth, his game-plan was easy to follow and execute, and I actually received a better outcome than I imagined was possible.



David is an all-around wholesome man, and was genuinely concerned about my mental state from beginning to end, and one of the most proactive people in my life about it, and still is, even after the case is closed. I owe a portion of my growth as a human being to his presence in my life during this time. David and his team are an exceptional group.

Thank you for everything David.

I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Thomas Knutsen. Thank you so much for all the work that you do and most especially for all the help that you have given me. Everyone here at the Knutsen Law Office have been nothing but really great help. They were there with me through the whole process until the very end. If there is any lawyer/attorney I’d refer anyone to it would definitely be Thomas Knutsen / Knutsen Law Office. :)

Mr. David Knutsen I am so thankful to you for defending me.  You had faith in me from the very beginning.  I do not believe it was a coincidence that you became my attorney.  I believe God knew you were the best person for me in my case.  He put you in that special place in our  life just at the right time.  I want you to know that I always believed in you.  I knew in my heart that you would do your very best to defend me.  You handled my case in that court with dignity, and respect and  in a professional way. You went above and beyond and fought and fought until you had it  ((( DISMISSED)) it was a successful great job.  You truly are a wonderful man. You are a kind, caring and understanding  attorney. You even understood my financial situation and allowed me to make payment arrangements.  God blessed you with this amazing gift to help others.  To defend  and give hope to people that need it the most. Thank you so much and God bless you always .  I will Highly recommend Mr. Knutsen because he has what it takes to be a great defense attorney. He is so smart and intelligent with lots of experience. His staff is wonderful to work with too. God bless you David.

After contacting a few firms I was so happy to find David Knutsen at the Knutsen Law Offices in Dublin. He was incredibly kind, listened to the events that happened and never passed on any judgement that I had found to be the case with a lot of lawyers I called. He was very attentive during the initial consultation and helped calm my nerves. It was so nice knowing a real person was taking care of my case. Anytime I had a question he was quick to answer, whether it was call or email. I felt constantly informed of my case. David is compassionate, intelligent and extremely knowledgeable.  He is an aggressive and an excellent litigator who always goes above and beyond to achieve the best results for his clients.  I would absolutely recommend this firm!

I was arrested and was facing charges that would go on my record forever and had some serious consequences. I have never needed an attorney in the past, it was extremely stressful thinking about what it would cost, what was going to happen, and who I was going to to have work on my case. I searched online and came across the great reviews for the Knutsen Law Offices. I noticed all the positive reviews and decided to schedule a consultation.  After going over what had happened with David Knutsen he gave me an exact plan on what to expect, he went over every detail on what happened, he did not over promise anything, and made me feel peace that everything would be under control. His assistant Christine was on point with every detail and follow up, she was always available to answer my questions and kept me in the loop. My entire experience was simple , and stress free. A few days ago, the day I had been dreadfully awaiting came. I went to trial.  I have to emphasize what a pro David is! All my charges were dropped as if it never happened. I didn't need to explain anything. David had already worked for months building a case. I can’t thank this guy enough! I could also sense the care factor that he put into my case. His price was fair and worth every penny for the results. I highly recommend David.

My underage daughter (19 years old) was arrested by CHP with a DUI, driving without a driver's license on her person and speeding (57 in a 35).  David Knutsen was referred by a family friend. He was the bright spot in this entire traumatic experience. I've never hired an attorney before.  He called me back very quickly after I left a message and explained all of my options - including not hiring an attorney.  I was impressed with the quick response.

He was extremely responsive to me and to my daughter, over the phone, and via email. He met with us twice before our court date and we never felt rushed.  He was very thorough, knowledgeable and accessible.  He was also very kind and made us feel comfortable.  I think these attributes helped him in court negotiating with the police, prosecutor and judge. He was able to get the underage DUI reduced to Reckless Driving and got the other 3 charges dropped.  

I'm a fan and want to shout from the rooftops that he's the best!

Kudos to Kristine! She runs an organized office and is also responsive, friendly and attentive.

I wish I could put a 100 star rating for Mr. David Knutsen. I can't even begin to explain how he helped our custody case. As I'm writing this, I'm getting teary eyed because I am so happy God led us to him. I really dont know what we would have done or where we would be without him.

Don't let his cool demeanor fool you. This man knows what he's doing. From reading everyone else's reviews, he cares about his clients... And we were no exception. We had the odds stacked against us but he believed in us and we believed in him. Everything he predicted would happen happened! He never sugar coated anything and gave us his honest opinion with everything we asked of him. He also lawyers in a fair, admirable way. He doesn't resort to cheap shots and sneaky ways (like the lawyer representing the opposing party... ahem). The truth shall set you free and that's the only way to go. Without divulging many details, we had a case where the success rate is nonexistent and David prepared our case and won. And I'm so proud to say we won the right way without any tricks.

We also want to thank his staff for always being so helpful! I have passed along his information to all my good friends because I know he will take care of them like he did us. So thank you David, thank you from the bottom of our hearts and I wish you the best of life because you absolutely deserve it with all the good you do.

My hubby was facing a serious charge which may have landed him in prison.  However, because of Mr. David Knutsen’s expertise, relentless desire for the best results and aggressive pursuit, my husband is free of ALL charges. I am convinced Mr. Knutsen is the best lawyer because this was not an easy case.  Additionally, I was very impressed with the phone calls from Mr. Knutsen directly and his incredible office staff.  They kept us in the loop and answered our numerous questions.  If you are looking for an exceptional, knowledgeable, aggressive lawyer...call David Knutsen and you will be happy.... God bless you and your Office Team

Stellar! The best in the bay! Exceptional in his knowledge of the law, as well as his absolute commitment to winning. You don't want to have Mr. David Knutsen going against you. He walks in with a presence and commands the room. He takes time to know exactly what's going on with your case and gets the results you want, without question. If you want to win Mr. Knutsen is the lawyer for you and you will win!

I was a Freddy Remer client and had a DUI that Remer was fighting for me until he passed away. The Knutsen Law Office took over Remer’s cases and Tom handled my case. I observed nothing less than a clever, concise, honest, smart and compassionate attorney. His assistant Kristine was so knowledgeable and great to work with too. I had a bac of .10% and Tom was able to get me a dry reckless which was a great outcome for me. He knows what he’s doing and has over 40 years of experience so trust the reviews and have Tom represent you.

David is an incredible attorney and is passionate about defending his clients. He was very reassuring throughout my court dates and extremely knowledgeable of the law. He guided me through the process step by step. My case took over a year, and he fought very hard for me. I finally received the outcome we both wanted for my case. I am so grateful to have hired David.

David Knutsen was a blessing to work with. He was very professional, punctual, and knew the laws. He has a very good relationship with the Prosecutor/ DA's office and the Judges. Each time in court, we went to the "front of the line." (Not having to wait, is always nice!) Good representation matters!

I would highly recommend anyone looking for a great Lawyer to go to David. He doesn't mess around, and did exactly what he told me he could do. I was involved in an unfortunate misdirected situation in which David Knutsen played a vital role. He helped rectify this situation and was very easy to work with. He was available immediately and was quick to respond with all communications.

I hired Fred Remer to represent me for my 2nd DUI case. He made a few appearances and then I found out the best attorney in the bay died. He put attorney David Knutsen in his will to take over. I met with David and he said he would take over my case. I got a good feeling from him. David was very persistent with the DA about getting a dismissal. DA sent a weak plea bargain that we didn't even consider. David set my case for trial and as we were getting ready for trial, David received a call from the DA saying we got a dismissal. David worked miracles for my case and I know why Remer picked him to take over. He got the job done and I highly recommend him.

I honestly don’t know where to begin in describing the level of efficiency and professionalism that I experienced in retaining David Knutsen to defend me with my first DUI arrest. I made a bad judgment call and found myself facing a potential misdemeanor charge that could’ve ruined my career. I was terrified, to say the least, and had no idea what to expect once I was released from jail. A friend recommended David, so I called and was offered a free consultation. David took the time to answer all of my questions, was very compassionate, upfront, and honest.

I was very impressed by watching David work his magic in court. He knew all of the players and had a great relationship with the District Attorneys and Judges, which made me more comfortable. I could tell he was very confident and knew what he was doing. He was so successful defending me that the DUI charge that could’ve ruined my career was dismissed. I’m so grateful for the outcome and will refer everyone I know to David Knutsen!!