- In practice
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Reviews
- 3.8 (25)
- Last verified
- 26 Jun 2026
About
Marcus Kaplan has practised law for 28 years, focusing on criminal defense, family matters in Los Angeles. They represent clients in negotiation, mediation and court as a member of Holt & Vance LLP. Handles matters from first consultation through trial and appeal. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials80 × 20%
2 verified active licence(s) across 2 jurisdictions.
- California licence — verified
- Georgia licence — verified
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience96 × 15%
22 years practising in this area.
- Relevant years counted: 22
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 2 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 2
Verified reputation58 × 15%
25 review(s) from 2 source(s), 4.679 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.34/5.
- Source #3: 3.155 effective reviews
- Source #4: 1.525 effective reviews
Professional recognition0 × 10%
No professional recognition on record.
Relevant track record0 × 10%
No publicly sourced matters on record.
Client experience58 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 12
Profile & data quality70 × 5%
7 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Website
- Missing: Education
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 110 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-06-26
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in Los Angeles, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | #3 of 38 | 65.6 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | #3 of 38 | 65.6 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | State Bar of California | DEMO-US-102744 | 1998 | activeVerified 26 Jun 2026 |
| Georgia | State Bar of Georgia | DEMO-US-X392 | 1999 | activeVerified 26 Jun 2026 |
Reviews
3.8
25 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
3.8 from 12 reviews, 12 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
3.8 from 13 reviews, 0 verified
- Grace S.18 Aug 2026Verified client
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- David R.17 Jul 2026Unverified
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Rachel R.5 Jan 2026Unverified
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
- Arjun R.9 Dec 2025Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Lucas N.29 May 2025Unverified
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Rachel C.21 May 2025Unverified
Clear explanations at every stage and realistic about likely outcomes.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 3 Jan 2026.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source12 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source13 records