William Pearson Haney III

William Pearson Haney III

also known as Bill Haney

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

674 County Square Drive, Suite 102, Ventura, CA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

I am a Ventura County Criminal defense attorney with two decades of trial experience. I am a former supervising prosecutor and major crimes attorney in the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. I have the skill and experience to plan the best possible defense for you or your loved one. If you have been arrested or are under suspicion for committing a criminal offense, please call me for a free consultation at (805) 585-0048.

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

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Law Offices of William Haney

674 County Square Drive, Suite 102, Ventura, CA, 93003

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Posted by Melanie | June 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bill Haney

Bill Haney is an extremely caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy attorney. He has an infinite amount of experience and worked diligently to get me the very best possible result in my case. He literally worked miracles for me and I will be forever grateful to him. I wou...ld highly recommend him to anyone needing legal help.

Posted by Joshua | January 02, 2015

Great attorney

William Haney is by far one of the best attorneys in Ventura county. He was previously a DA for Ventura county court house and has a great amount of experience. He is very informative and is always looking for your best interest.

Posted by Josh Morningstar | January 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Attorney

I would highly recommend Bill Haney he is a great lawyer and a very carrying person he is not just any kind of lawyer. He truly cares about his clients he is always in contact and keeps you informed anytime he attends court on your behalf. I have had many issues with the law and he makes sure you are... aware of what is expected of you by the courts. If I ever need a lawyer again he will be my first call.I appreciate everything Bill has done for me. He truly is a great man and lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Bill Haney is the Best Attorney! Talented, Experienced, Professional, and Caring. Thank you for everything!

I HIGHLY recommend Bill Haney!! He is one of a kind criminal defense attorney. My case was for a second DUI and a probation violation in Ventura County- one of the toughest counties in the country. I have had three lawyers in the past- all which were difficult to get a hold of and never returned my c...alls. Bill always called me and always kept me informed. He was very honest about the charges I had against me. He met with me several times in person and was available by phone and email. If I left a message he always returned the call the same day, or the next day at most. He is, by far, the BEST attorney I have ever had. I am a graduate student and was concerned with the case interfering with the completion of my degree. He worked with the courts to delay my sentencing until after I was finished with school. I had multiple court appearances and he went to every one of them while I was in school. He called me after every single appearance to let me know what happened. Bill was always available to discuss my case and my concerns, and we were in constant communication throughout my entire case (which lasted about a year). Bill made sure that I was aware of the charges against me and gave me copies of the paperwork, called me if he had any new information, and always kept me updated. When I had first come into contact with Bill I was 3 months sober. Bill connected me to the right people to help me to stay sober and on track with school. He helped me get in contact with an alcohol treatment expert and expert witness, who assessed my alcohol problem, kept track of my progress, with going to AA, treatment, following the laws, and finding a therapist. Bill was always in contact with everyone who was helping me and cared about the progress I was making. Bill not only helped with my case, but he also helped me to get involved in my recovery and back on track with my life! For the first time in my life, I have been sober for over a year! Bill always cared to ask me how I was doing with my sobriety and school every time we talked, and since my main priority was to finish my degree, he helped me ease a lot of my anxiety about the case so that I was able to focus on finishing school. Bill Haney is an extremely personable, supportive, and caring lawyer-all of which are very rare traits to find. He kept me informed of new laws and the status of my case. I had a violation in 2008 for a "dry reckless" and I was being charged with an enhancements as if this was a 3rd DUI violation instead of a 2nd!! Bill told me about this and helped to settle this in court- he won the case and had the enhancement charges dropped! He is very knowledgeable about the laws and did everything in his power to ensure the best possible outcome of my case. He used to be a DA and is well-known within the court system and is very knowledgeable about criminal law. For a 2nd DUI and probation violation, he was able to get me the minimum jail time (45 days), he was also able to extend my payments for 6 months, extended my remand date, and got me approved for the work furlough program! He even walked me over to apply for work furlough after court! I will definitely have Bill take care of any case that I have in the future- he is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I highly recommend Bill Haney to anyone!!

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Bill really does care, he's a straight shooter.

Bill is definitely better than most, he knows what he's talking about. I would use him again if ever in need of a criminal defense attorney. Since he use to be a deputy DA he knows both sides of the court room better than most. The only problem worth mentioning is the answering service they have is n...ot any good, other then that Bill is a very good guy. And they need to revamp their email service it didn't work when I tried to use it.

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William Pearson Haney III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pat Carey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill has not only the knowledge based on his years as a senior prosecutor, but he has the temperament a lawyer needs to be successful in court as well as in negotiations with the opposition. He is a great attorney and colleague."

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Orion Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable with the Ventura County Court System"

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Eric Hirschberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Mr. Haney at the Ventura Country District Attorney's Office and currently am a practicing attorney in Ventura and Los Angeles County. Mr. Haney is one of best trial attorneys I have ever seen. He also practices law with the upmost honesty and integrity."

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Kevin Maki

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Haney."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jarrod Wilfert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an exceptional criminal defense lawyer and trial attorney. Mr. Haney is passionate about each and every case he accepts and gets incredible results for his clients."

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Paul Tyler

Government lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is without a doubt one of the most intelligent attorneys I have ever met. I went to law school with him and then watched him become the top homicide prosecutor in Ventura County. There is not a single prosecutor, police officer, or defense attorney who does not consider Bill the best at what he does."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Leadership Award, Ventura County District Attorney

1997

Prosecutor of the Year - Domestic Violence Division, Ventura County District Attorney

1995

Editor-In-Chief, Pepperdine Law Review, Pepperdine University School of Law

1991

Outstanding Graduating Man, Pepperdine University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of William Haney

2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University School Of Law

2013 - 2015

Partner, Dunn & Haney

1995 - 2012

Senior Deputy District Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney's Office

1994 - 1995

Editor In Chief, Pepperdine Law Review, Pepperdine University School of Law

1993 - 1995

Reserve Deputy Probation Officer, Los Angeles County Probation Department

Associations

2013 - Present

Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar

Member

2013 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2008 - 2008

California Commission On The Fair Administration of Justice

Law Enforcement Panelist, ID and Informants

1999 - 2001

Ventura County Gang Task Force

Chairman

1997 - 2002

Ventura County Gang Task Force

Member

1995 - 2011

Ventura County Prosecutors Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gun Case Rejected

Rejected for Prosecution

People v. J.D.

Dismissed

People v. C.C.

Case Dismissed

Felony Violence On Police Officer Dismissed

Felony Dismissed

People v. CS

All felony charges dismissed!

Felony Domestic Violence Case

Case Rejected for Prosecution

People v. AK

Probation terminated early, conviction expunged

People v. MD

Case Rejected for Prosecution.

People v. D.F.

Client Acquitted of All Counts Following Trial

People v. J.L.

Probation Terminated - NO JAIL despite absconding

People v. J.B.

Probation terminated early, conviction expunged

People v. J.M.

Burglary and Conspiracy Case - DISMISSED

People v. N.G.

DV Case Dismissed! Burglary Reduced to Misdemeanor

People v. M.J.

Case Dismissed

People v. C.A.

Client Found Factually Innocent

People v. F.L.

Not Guilty Verdict

People v. Efren Cruz

Case Dismissed, Defendant Freed

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Education

1995

Pepperdine Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Pepperdine Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Orange County District Attorney Training Day

The Power of the Prosecution

2015

Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Meeting

Jury Selection

2015

California Association of Criminalists Spring 2015 Meeting

Advanced DNA and Crime Scene Analysis

2014

Staff Training - Tessie Cleveland

Overview of the Criminal Justice System

2014

2012

Ventura Police Department Training for Management Staff

Legal Issues Pertaining to the Lawful Use of Force

2012

Ventura County Sheriff's Department Roll Call Training - Moorpark Station

Legal Issues Pertaining to the Lawful Use of Force

2012

Ventura County Major Crimes Investigators (All Ventura County Agencies)

Criminal Theories of Liability and Officer Involved Shootings

2012

Simi Valley Police Department Roll Call Training

Legal Issues Pertaining to the Lawful use of Force

2012

Port Hueneme Police Department Roll Call Training

Legal Issues Pertaining to the Lawful Use of Force

2012

Oxnard Police Department Roll Call Training

Legal Issues Pertaining to the Lawful Use of Force

2012

Los Angeles Police Department Christmas Luncheon and Training

Criminal Theories of Liability

2012

Los Angeles Police Deparment - Devonshire Division - Roll Call Training

Legal Issues Pertaining to the Lawful Use of Force

2011

Ventura County Major Crimes Investigators (All Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies)

Advanced DNA in Homicide Cases

Publications

2016

Billhaneylaw.com Oxnard Police Department Conducts Repugnant “Integrity Checks” on Private Citizens With Its Shoulder Tap Sting

2012

Self-Published Police Defense Quarterly

1995

Pepperdine Law Review Editor In Chief

1994

Pepperdine Law Review Editor In Chief

Languages

English

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