Bernal Peter Ojeda

Bernal Peter Ojeda

4.6
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Westlake Village, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +3 more

2945 Townsgate Road Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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About Bernal

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

Attorney Bernal is a premier criminal defense lawyer in California. He's been a tough and determined fighter for his clients for decades. If you need a lawyer, you'll want Attorney Ojeda on your side.

37 years

35%
Family 25%

Child & Spousal Support | Paternity Testing | Child Custody | Juvenile Law | Parental Rights | Visitation Rights | Grandparents Rights | Prenuptial Agreements | Contested & Uncontested Divorce | More | Call now.

37 years

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Are traffic tickets ruining your life? Not paying it because you literally can't afford it? Let Bernal defend you, it helps having a fighter on your side in your time of need.

37 years | 800 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 8%

Are you being accused of physically hurting someone you share a residence with? You might be looking at domestic violence charges, which are serious. You need to call Attorney Ojeda immediately to speak further about your case.

37 years | 280 cases

8%
Violent Crime 7%

If you've been involved in violent crimes, such as sex crimes, assault or homicide with a deadly weapon, or other serious criminal situations, you'll want to talk to Bernal today.

37 years | 45 cases

7%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 100-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

Law Offices of Bernal Peter Ojeda

2945 Townsgate Road Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA, 91361

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Bernal Peter Ojeda's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No communication, lies, and no follow through… affordable though

Does not communicate. He lied to me earlier on after taking my case saying he initiated a trial process and then misled me for about 3 months and only began taking action again after I firmly called him out. He even went so far in his deceit as to send me a picture of a false receipt. We eventually g...ot to a trial to try and resolve a divorce with a difficult party and then he put off attempting to file the judgement for 2-3 months and now is cable to obtain the required signature of that difficult party and has basically left me high and dry. To be fair to him the other party is very very difficult, but that was the reason for his hire.

Bernal Ojeda

Replied last May 15, 2026

Sorry you experienced that. Also the receipt was not fake actual from superior court the request for trial had to be submitted Twice. You do not mention we spoke about it and I agreed to finish your case for free. Also ive always responded to all of your text communications. We did go to trial and your ex is more that just difficult she is paranoid and mentally off also you do not mention the various efforts ive made to have judgment entered finally by motion to the court. And prior to that by attempting to reach a written settlement. No one has treated you badly nor without respect. I responded because now you are not being fully transparent. 1-Receipt was not fake had been submitted twice look at court records 2-For the delay we agreed i would finish case for free (you conveniently left that out). 3-attended 2 trial settings your wife making excuses to the court delayed because of her. Guess its easier to blame me. 4-we went to trial eventhough she complied with nothing 5-she refused to accept the judgment because she is constantly angry and paranoid (your description difficult minimizes the level of her anger and erratic conduct). 6-All this additional work was done at no cost to you. Plus ive had to be your ex wife’s punching bag. Now yours apparently. 7-the picture sent was of an actual court filing no deceit practiced as client states.

Posted by Annabel Kropfl | November 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

I cannot say enough positive things about Attorney Bernal P. Ojeda. From the moment I began working with him, he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, integrity, and care. He took the time to listen to my situation, clearly explained every step of the legal process, and always made sure I unders...tood my options before making any decisions. What stood out the most was his honesty and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for my case. He was always responsive, detail-oriented, and truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled properly and efficiently. Attorney Ojeda's knowledge and experience gave me peace of mind throughout a very stressful time. It's rare to find an attorney who combines legal expertise with genuine compassion -- and he does exactly that. I highly recommend Bernal P. Ojeda, Esq. to anyone looking for a trustworthy, dedicated, and highly skilled attorney. He truly delivers exceptional service and results.

Posted by Shab | November 16, 2023 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic citation

The attorney’s response was quick. He offered me a free consultation within the time frame, I requested, and he reached out to me in a timely manner. He went over the details which I was missing in my trial. His knowledge about my specific matter was accurate. Attorney Ojeda advised me on how to bes...t prepare for my trial during the short time period. Attorney Ojeda explained the timeline of a typical traffic trial. I was amazed at his conscientiousness and meeting with attorney Ojeda helped me to overcome the wounds of a very recent racial harassment faced during a paid lawyer office meeting. Attorney Ojeda made me feel that all clients regardless of race or religion deserve basic rights. He is kind and patient to every client who lacks knowledge in regards to their legal matter. Attorney Ojeda is extremely trustworthy. He also sent me a reference to cite for my trial. I highly appreciated his generous time and professionalism for my free consultation.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not reliable

Lawyer decided to unilaterally change the terms of our agreement we had reached about retainer renewal fee just weeks before trial. We had planned weeks before to meet three times to go over stuff and three times they were cancelled with no apologies, until the meeting we were supposed to have was ev...entually cancelled altogether. Instead, I was asked to speak to paralegals. Had to hire a new lawyer. Glad I did.

Bernal Ojeda

Replied last October 21, 2023

Thank you for your input. Without more information its difficult to respond. I deal with all clients directly. I use my staff generally to prepare trial documents. Its not meant to put you off.

Posted by FPC | December 17, 2022 | Family

Highly Professional and a Lawyer with a Heart

My interactions with Attorney Bernal Ojeda, Family Law, was such a refreshing experience. After suffering through a contentious four (4) year divorce, which both my Attorney and my Ex-Wife’s Attorney profited tenfold from my misery. I was thoroughly disgusted by the whole legal process to the point o...f near bankruptcy! When I discovered my Ex-wife was receiving disability income, which was a violation of the Court’s Order, I was so fearful of the cost of returning into that legal arena that I used the help of the Family Law Self Help Center to represent myself in Pro Per. Through a recommendation of a paralegal acquaintance, I reached out to Bernal. I was honest about my fear of Attorneys and the cost of the upcoming court date. He was understanding and gave his keen insight of what I could expect. His advice was spot on, and it made me feel like I had an advocate on my side even if I was alone in court in Pro Per. Bernal provided guidance over emails and did not request for a fee! I was successful in my Request for Order to the point in which I was awarded overpaid spousal support and my Ex-Wife and her Attorney were admonished by the court for their lack of honesty. I highly recommend Bernal Ojeda Family Law for anyone in my position, or as your advocate in court. He is honest, kind and inexpensive.

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Bernal Peter Ojeda's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Peters

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Ojeda. I have known him for 35 years, and have frequently both associated with him on cases as well as sought his professional opinion on family law matters. His wisdom and practical advice have been invaluable on many occasions! We family lawyers treasure those whose opinion we can trust. No one can know it all, and when I don't, I approach Mr. Ojeda who is not only patient but incisive.... "cutting to the chase" and getting to the heart of a matter and how to approach it. I highly recommend his legal services and have found his character and ethics, as well, to be outstanding."

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Ruben Fuentes

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge and experience is reflected in the positive interaction with fellow attorneys and positive reviews from his clients and non-clients."

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Hugh Lipton

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2010

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Bernal’s comment:

“This resulted from staff who were under my supervision. Since it was my office I paid the price although cases were handled buy other attorneys and staff. Affected clients received refunds or got their bankruptcy done. Bar was not willing to put that in the stipulation. Also these things occurred in 2006. Took 4 years to reach a settlement. 11 years have passed since then and I've been i good standing.”

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 1997

updated on 03/05/2015

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Bernal’s comment:

“No client was harmed. Had to do with paying office rent using my trust account that held my attorney fees I had earned. Happened in 1995. 20 years ago but not resolved until 1997.”

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

acknowledgment in their book, Hispanic who's who 2013

1992

Certificate of volunteer, Legal aid foundation of Los Angeles

Associations

2012 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2011 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Family Law Section

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association

2010 - 2012

California Public Defenders Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Bankruptcy

debts gone

family custody issues

dad has visits with mid-week time

Bankruptcy

discharged

Child custody

Positive

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Education

N/A

University of La Verne College of Law

law

N/A

Loyola Marymount Univ

undergraduate

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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