Andrea Keith

Former Los Angeles County Public Defender

For nearly a decade, attorney Keith served as a Deputy Public Defender for Los Angeles County. During her tenure, she handled over 50 criminal and juvenile trials. She represented clients on a number of misdemeanor and felony matters, conducting preliminary hearings, writing and litigating motions, and conducting investigations.

Dedicated Legal Scholar

Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, attorney Keith externed for the Honorable Warren J. Ferguson of the Ninth Circuit Court of appeals and served as a legal intern for the Public Counsel Law Center. 

As a student at Whittier Law School, where she was a recipient of the Dean Merit Scholarship and State Bar Scholarship, she served on the staff of the Whittier Law Review Honors Board and was a member of the Whittier Moot Court Honors Board. 

Today, she is honored to continue her work as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate working with foster youth throughout the area. At Ridley Defense, we are privileged to have her as a member of our team and a champion for our clients.