About Nana Knight

Nana Knight is an accomplished attorney with a diverse background as a former prosecutor, law professor, senior military officer, author, and community leader. She has built her career serving her country and practicing criminal law, military law, and civil litigation throughout California and the western United States. A graduate of UCLA, where she earned her degree summa cum laude, Nana completed her legal education at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.

After law school, Nana served as a U.S. Air Force officer, where she prosecuted complex sexual assault cases and advised commanders on legal matters with state and national implications. She is a California State Bar Board-certified specialist in criminal law, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of attorneys.

Her legal experience includes prosecuting serious criminal cases, including homicides and domestic violence, and litigating complex civil matters such as police misconduct and constitutional violations. As a recognized legal commentator and educator, Nana has trained lawyers and published articles on topics such as military justice and domestic violence.

Today, she leads Knight Law, focusing on criminal justice and military law. Nana has an outstanding track record of achieving outstanding results for her clients who value her responsiveness, attention to detail and her fierce advocacy in court.

 

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Posted by Tina
January 19, 2025
Hired Attorney Nana Knight

Nana attorney is an exceptional attorney, she is a highly respected attorney, I really recommend her without any hesitation if you ever need a lawyer in civil or criminal matters. don’t ever doubt to hire Nana Knight. She’s no-nonsense and straight to the point during my consultation, She manages her time exceptionally well, which ensured that my time was used efficiently. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable with laws but also explain complex legal matters in a way that’s easy to understand. She uses her sharp legal expertise to provide me advice and teach me how to collect evidence, share tips to teach me how to self-represented in the court, she also shares very useful legal advice to the public in her firm website. Nana is the best attorney in Santa Clara county, every dollar you spent is worth!

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Chris
December 19, 2024
Hired Attorney Nana Knight

I highly recommend Nana Knight! She is an outstanding attorney and consummate, trustworthy professional. Ms. Knight has a passion for justice and made sure that I was well informed and expertly represented. I could not have asked for a more patient, compassionate, and knowledgeable attorney who I could tell truly cared about me and my case.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Nurdin
December 19, 2024
Hired Attorney Nana Knight

I am thrilled to recommend Nana for legal assistance. In our situation, we felt overwhelmed and confused. Nana's compassion and expertise provided a clear, strategic roadmap for us to follow. From the start, she was proactive and supportive, guiding us step by step and reassuring us during uncertain moments. Thanks to her meticulous attention to detail, Nana resolved our situation favorably on the first try. Her professionalism, empathy, and determination are truly remarkable. We are deeply grateful for her help.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Litigation
  • Military Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2009, California
    United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    United States District Court for the Southern District of California
    Memberships
    Board of Directors, Monterey County Bar Association (2020-2023)
    Santa Clara Bar Association
    National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    California Lawyer’s Association – Criminal Law Section
    Armenian Bar Association (Member, Criminal Law Section)
    California District Attorneys Association (Board of Directors, 2022)
    San Mateo Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of California Hastings College of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California at Los Angeles
    B.A.
    summa cum laude

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Nana Knight was admitted in 2009 to the State of California.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Nana Knight is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California and United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Nana Knight speaks Russian and Armenian.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Nana Knight attended University of California Hastings College of Law.