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Denise Marie Grimes
also known as Denise Hansen Grimes, Denise Hansen
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Biography
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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Licensed in California for 34 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
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Location
Best Best & Krieger
18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1000, Irvine, CA, 92612
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Posted by Don | June 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Child Abuse "factual finding of innocence" Case
Initially my case of "factual finding of innocence" was being handled by Michael Fell, Esq. and he passed it Denise Grimes, Esq. She managed the case very competently, developing an extensive timeline of events and documents for the case. She maintained very good communications with her client, exp...
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"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."
"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."
"I highly recommend Denise Grimes. Ms. Grimes is an extremely qualified lawyer who truly cares about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Client Review, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Prosecution Counsel, Best Best & Krieger
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michael L. Fell
2000 - 2001
Deputy County Counsel, Santa Barbara County Counsel
1999 - 2000
Deputy District Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
1991 - 1998
Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney
Associations
2016 - Present
Criminal Law AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Orange County Women Lawyers AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 1998
Robert A. Banyard American Inn of CourtMember
1996 - 1997
Orange County Deputy District AttorneysVice President
1991 - 1998
Orange County Deputy District AttorneysMember
1989 - 1990
Loyola International & Comparative Law JournalStaff Writer
Education
1991
Loyola Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Univ of California Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Guidance Center Speaking Engagement
Juvenile Justice System & Marsy's Law
2017
Mommy Esquire
Criminal Law 101
2017
MADD
Marsy's Law
2017
Jackson Tidus
The Criminal Justice System and Marsy’s Law
2014
UCI Department of Criminology, Law and Society Career Night
Career Night Panel
2013
Criminal Law Society Lecture
Marsy's Law and Criminal Defense
Languages
English
Activity
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