Ian Morse

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Ian Morse

5.0
17 reviews
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile

1129 State Street, Suite 25, Santa Barbara, CA

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About Ian

Biography

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

25%
Juvenile Law 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Appel & Morse

1129 State Street, Suite 25, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

appelmorse.com

Ian Morse's Reviews

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Posted by Grace | July 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, kind and incredibly knowledgeable!!!!

Ian Morse was a godsend. He stepped in when my family needed help most—kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He got a criminal case moved to mental health court, where it rightfully belonged, giving our loved one a second chance. We are deeply grateful and forever in his debt!

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Testimonial For Ian Morse Attorney At Law

We are incredibly grateful for Ian Morse for his compassion, competence and unwavering support. Ian guided us through the complexities of the legal system with dedication and skill, fighting tirelessly to ensure our family received a just outcome. What truly stood out was his ability to go above an...d beyond, even when it was inconvenient for him. His kindness never wavered, and the results he achieved were nothing less than miraculous. Ian’s professionalism and clear communication made our challenging situation so much easier to navigate. We are beyond thankful that we chose him to represent us. If you are looking for a seasoned professional that truly cares and delivers exceptional results, we wholeheartedly recommend Ian Morse’s service .

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

I am very thankful to have found Ian to help me with my criminal case. I found myself in a stressful and confusing situation with a lot on the line. Ian was informative, honest, compassionate, and communicative from my first phone call consultation and throughout the entire process. His expertise wa...s crucial in having the case against me dismissed, which was the absolute best case scenario for me. I would highly recommend hiring Ian to have someone on your side who is skilled, professional, and willing to push for what is best for their clients.

Posted by Karl | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

SANTA BARBARA'S BEST DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Ian Morse is phenomenal all around. If you're looking for a defense attorney in Santa Barbara, he is the guy. I can't say enough good things about his knowledge, expertise, professionalism and work ethic. I got arrested and my life was unraveling around me. I had intense anxiety as to what my futur...e held. I knew I needed to seek a defense attorney and my immigration status was a factor. He was the first guy I called. Even in this process, this caused me massive anxiety as my future is now in the hands of another person. We spoke on the phone very early in the morning as a free consultation, I got a good vibe but still with so much on the line I wanted to meet him in person before I chose a lawyer. He accommodated me that very same day! After this I didn't even explore any other defense attorney options. I put my faith and future in Ian's hands and I'm so glad I did. He is extremely knowledgeable with the law and legal system especially in Santa Barbara County and his prior experience as a prosecutor is advantageous to your defense. In addition his knowledge is next level when integrating immigration ramifications into the law. He will shoot it to you straight, inform you of the process and the game plan that lies ahead. It's extremely confusing being involved in this sector of society, whatever your individual case may be TRUST HIM and breathe easy, do what he says and know he has your back. He is the man! Believe me. He got the best possible outcome for my case, saved my future, my immigration, career, I owe Ian big time. The guy will be an absolute workaholic for you. He offers very fair fees for his tireless work he will do for you with payment options that are flexible to your individual situation. An outstanding man working as a defense attorney. Hire Ian Morse!!!!

Posted by Yvonne | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence - All Wrong

After being wrongly arrested for domestic violence against my husband (I was defending myself from an abusive husband who actually had a record I didn’t know about...but the police saw me slap his face and give him a bloody nose), I received several flyers from lawyers from that area, and something t...old me to contact Ian Morse. It turned out that he is VERY familiar with prosecuting domestic abusers, and he said that 9 times out of 10, if they arrest the woman, it should’ve been the other way around. Longs story short, he got my case DISMISSED! I know I shall never need him again (my abusive husband recently died from cancer), but I know there will be women who WILL need him, so...DEFINITELY contact Ian! I only had to be at the courthouse once. He took care of everything, and in less than a year, all of that nightmare was over! THANK YOU, IAN MORSE!

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Paul Schonauer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

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"Ian Morse is an exceptional criminal defense attorney. Only his diligence, knowledge, and dedication to his clients eclipse his many years of experience. Mr. Morse provides an honest assessment of each person’s situation and educates each client enabling each person to make well-informed choices. Mr. Morse help each person to move on."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Education

1999

Vanderbilt University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of British Columbia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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