I have the experience to provide you the best possible legal representation in the Ventura County Superior Court. I am a former Supervising Prosecutor and Major Crimes Attorney in the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. During my 17-year-career, I supervised the prosecution of all of the following offenses:
I have tried nearly every type of criminal case ranging from Domestic Violence to capital murder. I will put my experience to work for you!
At our initial meeting, I will listen carefully to you and explain the legal and factual issues that are likely to arise in your case. Using my experience, I will outline a strategy that is designed to give you the best possible chance for a successful outcome in court.
I am currently an Adjunct Proffessor at Pepperdine University School of Law. In addition to training law students, I have instructed countless lawyers and police officers concerning the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, criminal law and defenses to crimes.
I have an excellent reputation in the Ventura County Justice system that is based on two decades of success in front of judges and juries. Most importantly, however, I care about my clients. I want to protect and safeguard their rights, and to prevent the justice system from turning their lives upside down. I approach every case with passion and dedication.
If you or a loved one are arrested for a criminal offense in Ventura County, please don't hesitate to give me a call. I am confident that no other lawyer will take the time to thoroughly explain your case and the law in the same way that I can. I look forward to hearing from you.
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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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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1995 | 06/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Leadership Award | Ventura County District Attorney | 2002 |
Prosecutor of the Year - Domestic Violence Division | Ventura County District Attorney | 1997 |
Editor-In-Chief, Pepperdine Law Review | Pepperdine University School of Law | 1995 |
Outstanding Graduating Man | Pepperdine University | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of William Haney | 2015 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Pepperdine University School Of Law | 2014 - Present |
Partner | Dunn & Haney | 2013 - 2015 |
Senior Deputy District Attorney | Ventura County District Attorney's Office | 1995 - 2012 |
Editor In Chief, Pepperdine Law Review | Pepperdine University School of Law | 1994 - 1995 |
Reserve Deputy Probation Officer | Los Angeles County Probation Department | 1993 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar | Member | 2013 - Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
California Commission On The Fair Administration of Justice | Law Enforcement Panelist, ID and Informants | 2008 - 2008 |
Ventura County Gang Task Force | Chairman | 1999 - 2001 |
Ventura County Gang Task Force | Member | 1997 - 2002 |
Ventura County Prosecutors Association | Member | 1995 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Billhaneylaw.com | Oxnard Police Department Conducts Repugnant “Integrity Checks” on Private Citizens With Its Shoulder Tap Sting | 2016 |
Self-Published | Police Defense Quarterly | 2012 |
Pepperdine Law Review | Editor In Chief | 1995 |
Pepperdine Law Review | Scientific Evidence in the Age of Daubert: A Proposal for a Dual Standard of Admissibility in Civil and Criminal Cases | 1994 |
Pepperdine Law Review | Editor In Chief | 1994 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pepperdine Univ SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Pepperdine Univ | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Orange County District Attorney Training Day | The Power of the Prosecution | 2016 |
Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Meeting | Jury Selection | 2015 |
California Association of Criminalists Spring 2015 Meeting | Advanced DNA and Crime Scene Analysis | 2015 |
Staff Training - Tessie Cleveland | Overview of the Criminal Justice System | 2014 |
Bridging the Gap | Criminal Theories of Liability | 2014 |
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 | 2012 |
Ventura County Major Crimes Investigators (All Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies) | Advanced DNA in Homicide Cases | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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! |
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Pat Carey, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 21, 2016
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.
Orion Robinson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable with the Ventura County Court System
Eric Hirschberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 20, 2015
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.
Kevin Maki, Unknown Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Haney.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jarrod Wilfert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2013
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.
Paul Tyler, Government Attorney on Dec 1, 2012
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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