Jennifer Sarah Zide
also known as Jennifer Zide
About Jennifer
Biography
At my office, we care about you as a client and as a person. We are dedicated to protecting your freedom and your individual rights. I am a native Californian with family roots in Ventura. I grew up at Lake Tahoe before attending New York University undergrad and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. In private practice in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties for over seven years, I have developed expertise and experience working within the criminal justice systems of both Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Both as a deputy public defender and in private practice, I have represented clients charged with Driving Under the Influence and other driving-related offenses, fraud/ theft, crimes of violence, resisting arrest, and drug crimes including possession for personal use, possession for sale, and transportation, all with excellent results. From dropped special allegations in clients' DUI cases to getting clients residential treatment in lieu of time in prison, we stand by our clients and fight to get them the best results. In recent case victories for clients facing drug-based charges, I successfully argued for a one year residential treatment program for a client instead of close to seven years in prison and, in another case, won my client facing multiple drug-based violations the chance to successfully complete a three month residential drug treatment progam (with 3 month sober living follow-up) in lieu of what would have been a three year prison commitment.
My trial record includes: Hung Jury in favor of the defense for a client charged with Driving Under the Influence in a .11/.12 DUI with an accident (case subsequently dismissed); Hung Jury in favor of the defense for a client charged with Felony Drug Possession and Transportation (case subsequently dismissed); Not Guilty for a client charged with felony domestic violence (jury trial); Not Guilty for a client charged with theft (court trial).
As a Deputy Public Defender in Mendocino County, I gained extensive experience representing clients charged with driving under the influence, drug offenses, domestic violence, theft/fraud, and a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony charges. I also received the "Fly in the Ointment" award from the Mendocino County Criminal Defense Bar Association for tireless advocacy on behalf of my clients.
At my office, we honor the service and sacrifice of members of our U.S. military, enlisted and officers, active duty, reservists, and veterans, with special retainer options. We also believe in supporting legal advocacy on behalf of animals through the Animal Legal Defense Fund and making sure that young people in our community have free access to music education and a positive music-making environment with the Notes for Notes program at our local Ventura Boys and Girls Club. At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we stand by our clients and we give back to our community.
For more information, please visit our website or Ventura DUI Attorney Jennifer Zide on facebook.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
20 years
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jennifer Sarah Zide
950 County Square Dr. #111, Ventura, CA, 93003
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Jennifer Sarah Zide's Reviews
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11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Omar n | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Best service I have ever received in my life I couldn't be any happier with the service assistance and communication I would recommend to all speak to her and she will guide you to success it was exceptional
Posted by Carl | July 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
She's like family member you call when you need legal support "Dui"
She's like the family member you call when you need legal support. DUI, I honestly can't say enough about her, Amazing is one word I could use to describe her. Her rate was very reasonable, was able to sit and explain things for me and how it all works. Very knowledgeable about Ventura county's syste...
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Replied last July 28, 2016Thank you so much! I'm happy I could help and be there for you.
Posted by Nicholas | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Jennifer Zide goes the extra step to get best possible result
Jennifer Zide is very attentive and took care of matters promptly . This allowed me to continue work and resolve court issues simultaneously. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case, she fought to get me the best possible deal against many odds. I felt informed while not being overwhelmed by t...
Posted by Chris | October 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Outstanding Lawyer!!!
Our son got arrested for a DWI offense in California and living in New York we had no idea who to hire as an attorney. After flying out to California we found Jennifer Zide on the Internet. With our son we met with Jennifer shortly afterward. She was able to keep our son out of jail and reduced his s...
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2015
Highly Recommend
She is an amazing person and lawyer! She always keeps you up to date on your case and she will fight hard for you and all for a reasonable price. I highly recommend Jennifer Zide she is the best and will directly communicate with you.
Jennifer Sarah Zide's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Zide is a valuable asset to this community. Her dedication to the law and her clients is admirable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."
"Jennifer is a hard working, passionate and ethical lawyer that truly cares about her clients. I recommend her highly,"
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the community."
"This lawyer is highly knowledgeable. I recommend her, without any reservation."
"I endorse Jennifer in DUI defense and of course would encourage you to get a consultation with her before selecting the attorney to represent you!"
"Jennifer is someone you want on your side when being accused of a crime! She knows her way around the Court system and the law. She is an incredible advocate for her clients and will go the extra mile to see that justice is served. When you need someone on your side that will fight for your cause, look no further! I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"Jennifer is a dedicated and very capable fighter in the DUI arena. We need more like her!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jennifer has an extensive amount of experience and is a compassionate attorney. Jennifer has achieved tremendous results for her clients and has earned the respect of her peers. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney look no further than Jennifer Zide, I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I take great pleasure in endorsing Jennifer Zide. Jennifer is a tenacious lawyer in Ventura County dedicated to fighting vigorously for her clients. She is a devoted advocate who has a broad range of experience in defending criminal cases. She cares deeply about her clients and is passionate about providing them with the best possible defense. She does so by working tirelessly and meticulously for them. She is a great advocate to have on your side."
"Jennifer is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. Far too often, people place their trust in attorneys only to learn that, either because of lack of experience or dedication, they fail to get desired results. Jennifer is not like those other attorneys. She's in a league all her own--especially when it comes to DUIs. She's my go-to referral in her area of CA."
"Jennifer is a hardworking and passionate criminal defense attorney in Ventura County. She always works hard for her clients and is available to them. Jennifer has much experience in criminal defense and has an outstanding reputation in the community.I endorse this lawyer."
"Jennifer takes initiative. She is an excellent lawyer. She has a personal touch to go with her innate ability to be aggressive in court."
"Jennifer Zide is a passionate, hard-working attorney with great knowledge in her chosen area of practice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer, she has fantastic experience fighting for her clients. Being a public defender is often a thankless job, but there is no better place to learn how to be a great litigator. Ms. Zide has shown the compassion and professional skills that any client should be looking for when hiring an attorney."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer Zide several years ago. I find her to be professional, smart, compassionate and committed to the rights of her client. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone that needs a criminal defense attorney in Ventura County."
"Jennifer is one of the most knowledgable and compassionate criminal defense attorneys I know. Working with her in the same firm, I've had ample opportunity to observe her at work and see the dedication and commitment she devoted to every client. She let nothing stand in the way of making sure her client's rights are protected and obtained the results merited in every case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer Zide is one of the most ethical and knowledgeable attorneys in the area of criminal defense. She consistently produces great results for her clients and is passionate about advocating for their rights."
"Jennifer is one of the best DUI & criminal defense attorneys in Ventura. She's been practicing a long time, and really knows how to get her clients the best deals. She's also a very compassionate person and cares about her client's constitutional rights and keeping her clients out of jail. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Fly in the Ointment Award, Mendocino County Criminal Defense Bar Assn.
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Lead Attorney, Law Office of Jennifer Zide
Associations
2016 - Present
Ventura-Loreto Sister Cities CommitteeBoard Member
2016 - Present
Animal Legal Defense FundMember
2016 - Present
Ventura Chamber of CommerceMember
2015 - Present
Notes for Notes, VenturaBoard Member
2009 - Present
Ventura County Criminal Defense BarMember
2009 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
No Custody Time in DUI
Domestic Violence Charge Reduced, Probation only, no custody time, an exception outside of the statutory requirement awarded by the court as to classes
Not Guilty at trial
Client sentenced to Probation, No Custody and charge reduced
Successful Termination of Probation and Expungment
case dismissed
Probation only, no custody time
case dismissed
No Additional Time for High Blood Alcohol Special Allegation
Client Avoids Any Jail Time Despite High BAC Enhancement
DUI special allegation dropped, improved sentencing
case dismissed
1 year residential treatment instead of close to 7 years in prison
DUI Dismissed, Client Allowed to Plead to Reckless Driving Only
case dismissed
case dismissed
case dismissed
Not Guilty at trial
case dismissed
case dismissed
Education
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I be charge of DUI if I wasn't pulled over and cops only smelled me while I'm outside?
17 Jul 2016
How to find out when my Dui probation is over and if I can expunge my dui?
31 Mar 2015
I got terminated from a 18 month DUI program it's my 3rd time what would the judge tell me? Almost done think like 4 month left.
23 Mar 2015