We Defend Good People
Facing Serious Charges
Experience You Can Trust
A Former Prosecutor Fighting for You
With more than 45 years of experience practicing criminal law, Mr. Kilts is widely regarded as one of the most battle-tested defense attorneys in Southern California.
Before entering private practice, Mr. Kilts served as a prosecutor with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Fax: (626) 304-7774
Award-Winning Defense
Mr. Davis previously practiced at one of California’s largest criminal defense firms, where he was honored with the firm’s Excellence Award in Criminal Defense for his dedication to clients and his success in securing dismissals and charge reductions in major felony cases.
Your Defense Starts Immediately
At Kilts & Davis, your defense begins the moment you hire us—not weeks later.
While many firms wait for the case to unfold, we believe that acting quickly from Day One can make a meaningful difference in the outcome.
Call us today to set up a free consultation.
Pasadena, CA 91106
Fax: (626) 304-7774
We Defend Good People Against Serious Charges
Life in Prison -> Misdemeanor -> Full Dismissal
We Listen.
Then We Build Your Defense.
Some clients come to us because they were misidentified or wrongly accused. Others are facing charges that significantly overstate what actually happened. And sometimes, good people come to us after a mistake — needing someone who will fight to keep them out of jail and secure the best possible outcome.
Serving Clients Throughout Greater Los Angeles
Pasadena, CA 91106
Fax: (626) 304-7774
Michael R. Kilts
- Founder, Kilts & Davis
- Former Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County
- 45 years of experience in criminal defense
- Experienced in both state and federal court
- Handles both trial and appellate matters
- Former court-appointed attorney for complex juvenile cases
- Graduate, Loyola Law School
Edward James Davis
- Partner, Kilts & Davis
- Winner, Excellence Award in Criminal Defense, 2024
- Former Special Assistant to the Governor of California
- Former Press Secretary to the Mayor of Los Angeles
- J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
- Fluent in Spanish
Flor Falla
- Paralegal
- Fluent in Spanish
- Coordinates Free Case Consultations
- Works Closely with Attorneys on Client Matters
- Helps Clients Navigate Court Procedures and Case Logistics
Record of Results
Murder
CASE DISMISSED
Robbery
Cross Examination Exposed Misidentification
CASE DISMISSED
Shooting at an
Occupied Vehicle
Defense Demanded Gunshot Residue
CASE DISMISSED
$250,000 Grand Theft
CASE DISMISSED
Drug Trafficking -
40 Pounds of Meth
CASE DISMISSED
Rape-Related Felony Allegation
SEX CHARGE DISMISSED
NO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
Murder
CASE DISMISSED
Robbery
CASE DISMISSED
Shooting at an
Occupied Vehicle
Defense Demanded Gunshot Residue
CASE DISMISSED
$250,000 Grand Theft
Investigation Proved Client’s Innocence
CASE DISMISSED
Drug Trafficking -
40 Pounds of Meth
CASE DISMISSED
Rape-Related Felony
Allegation
SEX CHARGE DISMISSED
NO SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
These Are Just Some of the Results We Have Achieved
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Results depend on a variety of factors specific to each case.
Our Clients Say It Best
He Did for Us"
I Ever Spent"
What Clients Say About Kilts & Davis
Real Clients. Serious Charges. Lives Changed.
“He had my case dropped.”
— Bry
Worked with Michael Kilts
“My attempted murder charge was dismissed.”
— Jose
“Facing life… and got a great deal.”
“I was facing 12 years. He brought me home.”
Meet Our Legal Team
We Dig Into the Facts, Challenge False Allegations, and Secure Dismissals
When Charges Are Not Supported by the Evidence.
Michael R.
Kilts
Michael R. Kilts
Founder, Kilts & Davis
-
Former Los Angeles
County Prosecutor -
45+ Years of Criminal
Defense Experience -
Defended Thousands
of Criminal Cases -
Decades of Success
in Serious Felony Defense
Edward James
Davis
Edward James Davis
Partner, Kilts & Davis
-
Former Special Assistant to
the Governor of California -
Handles Serious & Violent
Felony Cases -
Proven Record of Dismissals
and Charge Reductions -
Bilingual in English
and Spanish
Flor
Falla
Flor Falla
Paralegal, Kilts & Davis
-
Bilingual in English
and Spanish -
Coordinates Free Case
Consultations -
Works Directly with Attorneys
on Client Matters -
Guides Clients Through
Court Procedures and Case Logistics
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Assault Charges
Domestic Violence
Drug Charges
Juvenile Offenses
Murder & Manslaughter
Sex Crimes
Cases We Handle
We handle all types of California criminal cases from misdemeanors to the most serious felony charges
5 Reasons Clients Choose
Kilts & Davis
- Immediate Action – We visit your loved one as soon as possible after an arrest and begin building a strategic defense from Day One.
- Constant Communication – We make sure you and your family always know what is happening with your case.
- A Lawyer Who Speaks Spanish – Spanish-speaking clients can communicate directly with an attorney who is bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Strategic Defense – We identify the facts and legal defenses that can change the outcome of your case.
- Proven Results – Most importantly, when the evidence doesn’t add up, we have a proven record of keeping clients out of jail – even in serious and violent felony cases.
