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Born Los Angeles, California, December 1, 1956.
Admitted to State Bar of California, 1984; Admitted U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1985; Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, 1994.
Education: University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1977); Santa Barbara College of Law (J.D., 1983).
Member: State Bar of California; Santa Barbara County Bar Association.
Delegate First Barrister's Club; Judge Pro Tem, Santa Barbara Superior Court, 1989 to 2005. Legal Aid Project Outreach Attorney, 1984 to present.
Past Member: American Bar Association (Panel of Arbitrators);
Consumer Attorneys of California; and California Public Defenders Association, and California Applicants' Attorneys Association.
Since 1984, my law practice has been located in the same office in downtown Santa Barbara in the beautiful La Arcada Building.
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1114 State Street, Suite 221, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Rick | August 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
"Cumulative Trauma Injury"
Words cannot adequately express how grateful I am to Daniel K. Simon, Carolyn Layfield, and their entire staff. Originally, I injured my lower back lifting a bag of money. My employer refused to accommodate my injury. I became stressed so bad that I couldn’t explain what had happened to me. Someh...
Posted by Wayne | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Helped when Workers Comp. didn't.
Went to Workers Comp. for a back injury. In the middle of my case I was laid off. I was sent to an orthopedic surgeon 3 times in which the last 2 times he spent maybe 10 minutes with me and the last time gave me a prescription for Ibuprofen. After the 3rd visit I went back to the Workers Comp. doctor...
Posted by David | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Happy client after settlement.
I'm very pleased with Daniel and his staff for their continued support throughout my entire case. I was kept informed and updated through the lengthy process of getting my case satisfactorily settled.
Posted by Alissa | May 06, 2015 | Personal Injury
Best car accident attorney
The Law Offices of Daniel K Simon were the best fit for my injury case. Attorney Simon would update me on my case and I always felt taken care of. I would highly recommend him if you are in need of a car accident attorney in Santa Barbara.
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2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
21 Years of Membership Support, Southern Poverty Law Center
2006
Wall of Tolerance, Southern Poverty Law Center
2004
Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, Anti-Defamation League
2003
Acknowledgement of Thanks for Student Debate Judge, Dos Pueblos High School
2002
Small Claims Judge Pro Tem Service Award, Santa Barbara Superior Court
1995
Small Claims Judge Pro Tem Service Award, Santa Barbara Municipal Court
1994
Small Claims Judge Pro Tem Service Award, Santa Barbara Municipal Court
1986
Applied Learning Internship Program Sponser, University of California at Santa Barbara
1985
Applied Learning Internship Program Sponsor, University of California at Santa Barbara
1985
Pro Bono Legal Services, State of California Board of Governors
1984 - Present
President, Daniel K. Simon APC
2000 - 2018
Outreach Attorney, Legal Aid Project
1989 - 2008
Small Claims Judge Pro Tempore, Santa Barbara Superior Court
1984 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Member
Member
Member
2005 - 2006
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2005 - 2006
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2023
The Art of Gracel Disagreement CLE Attended
2023
Consequence of bias in Litigation. CLE Attendee
2023
Section 230 the first amendment of the internet CA CLE Attendee
2023
How the internet is making lawyering WORSE and how to stay good inspite of it. CA CLE Attendee
2023
CA Supreme Court Case Review Sponsored by ADL Attendee
2017
Four Very Expensive Ethical Mistakes Lawyers can Avoid Making. Certificate of Program Completion. Attendee
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