- In practice
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Reviews
- 4.6 (13)
- Last verified
- 7 Jun 2026
About
Vivian Thornton has practised law for 22 years, focusing on criminal defense, real estate, divorce matters in Los Angeles. They represent individuals and small businesses as a member of Prescott Law Group. 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
- Florida licence — verified
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience76 × 15%
22 years overall; area-specific years unknown, so 50% is counted.
- Relevant years counted: 11
Specialization85 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 3 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 3
Verified reputation63 × 15%
13 review(s) from 2 source(s), 2.895 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.54/5.
- Source #3: 1.895 effective reviews
- Source #4: 1 effective reviews
Professional recognition0 × 10%
No professional recognition on record.
Relevant track record14 × 10%
3 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.453.
- Suppression motion granted (demo record) (2022) — unverified
- Appellate reversal (demo record) (2020) — unverified
- Contested divorce with business valuation (demo record) (2021)
Client experience48 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 6
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Education
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 129 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-06-07
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in Los Angeles, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | #8 of 38 | 62.5 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | #8 of 38 | 62.5 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | State Bar of California | DEMO-US-102037 | 2004 | activeVerified 7 Jun 2026 |
| Florida | The Florida Bar | DEMO-US-X291 | 2007 | activeVerified 7 Jun 2026 |
Sourced matters
Suppression motion granted (demo record)
Los Angeles trial court · 2022 · Criminal Defense
UnverifiedContested divorce with business valuation (demo record)
Los Angeles appellate court · 2021 · Divorce
Appellate reversal (demo record)
Los Angeles trial court · 2020 · Criminal Defense
Unverified
Reviews
4.6
13 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.3 from 6 reviews, 6 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
4.8 from 7 reviews, 0 verified
- Michael C.13 Aug 2026Unverified
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- David T.27 Mar 2026Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Anika H.1 Aug 2025Unverified
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Benjamin N.27 Jan 2025Unverified
Well prepared for the hearing and kept me informed throughout.
- David W.4 Jan 2025Verified client
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Anika Q.12 Nov 2024Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
Offices
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 10 Feb 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source6 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source7 records