Denise Grimes is an experienced, former Orange County Deputy District Attorney. During her career, she has conducted almost 70 jury trials and dozens of court trials. As an Orange County Deputy District Attorney, she prosecuted many types of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, and served as vice-president of the Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys. When she left the office, she was the Hate Crimes Deputy, filing and prosecuting hate crimes and also prosecuting cases involving public officials and police officers. In 1998, Ms. Grimes moved to Santa Barbara where she continued her prosecutorial career. She became a Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County. She later worked as a Deputy County Counsel with the Santa Barbara County Counsel’s Office. While with the County Counsel’s Office, she handled enforcement issues, civil litigation defending the county, and advised county agencies on employment law.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1991 | 06/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Review | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Prosecution Counsel | Best Best & Krieger | 2017 - Present |
Attorney | Law Office of Michael L. Fell | 2011 - Present |
Deputy County Counsel | Santa Barbara County Counsel | 2000 - 2001 |
Deputy District Attorney | Ventura County District Attorney's Office | 1999 - 2000 |
Deputy District Attorney | Orange County District Attorney | 1991 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Criminal Law Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Orange County Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | Member | 1991 - Present |
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court | Member | 1997 - 1998 |
Orange County Deputy District Attorneys | Vice President | 1996 - 1997 |
Orange County Deputy District Attorneys | Member | 1991 - 1998 |
Loyola International & Comparative Law Journal | Staff Writer | 1989 - 1990 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Univ of California Irvine | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Guidance Center Speaking Engagement | Juvenile Justice System & Marsy's Law | 2017 |
MADD | Marsy's Law | 2017 |
Mommy Esquire | Criminal Law 101 | 2017 |
Jackson Tidus | The Criminal Justice System and Marsy’s Law | 2017 |
UCI Department of Criminology, Law and Society Career Night | Career Night Panel | 2014 |
Criminal Law Society Lecture | Marsy's Law and Criminal Defense | 2013 |
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Jana Santiago Burrell, Family Attorney on Feb 9, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Maggie Simoneaux, Family Attorney on Jun 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Denise is nothing short of fantastic. She is dedicated to her clients and their interest. Denise is a valuable asset to any person struggling with a family law issue. I endorse Denise and would have zero hesitation recommending her service to someone.
Jana Santiago Burrell, Family Attorney on Feb 9, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Maggie Simoneaux, Family Attorney on Jun 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Denise is nothing short of fantastic. She is dedicated to her clients and their interest. Denise is a valuable asset to any person struggling with a family law issue. I endorse Denise and would have zero hesitation recommending her service to someone.
B. Denise Heinz, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Denise is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense. Starting off as a district attorney, she knows when and how to negotiate in order to protect her clients and get them a favorable result. I highly endorse Denise Grimes. She is a gem in our industry.
Mary Bryner, Family Attorney on Dec 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Denise Grimes. Ms. Grimes is an extremely qualified lawyer who truly cares about her clients.