J'Aimee L Oxton

J'Aimee L Oxton

also known as J’Aimèe Oxton

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

1220 1/2 State Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA

About J'Aimee

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce or Separation, Child Custody, Spousal or Child Support Matters, Juvenile Dependency, Prenups or Postnups, Domestic Violence and other related Family Law Matters

16 years

50%
Criminal Defense 45%

DUI, DWI, Suspended License, Drug Offenses, Expungements, Domestic Violence, Assault & Battery, Juvenile Cases, Theft, Burglary and other related Misdo. & Felony Matters

16 years

45%
Juvenile Law 5%

Juvenile law applies to young children and teenagers. Minors accused of breaking the law are processed under a juvenile justice system, completely separate from the one used for adults. It is the job of a Juvenile Defense Attorney to help minors & their parents understand the juvenile justice system and present their defense in juvenile court.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-600 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of J'Aimèe L. Oxton, A Prof. Law Corp.

1220 1/2 State Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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J'Aimee L Oxton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jakob | November 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A wonderfully kind person and an amazing lawyer.

J’Aimee was the most fantastic lawyer I could have asked for. When I met with her for my consultation involving a serious felony charge, I was terrified about having ruined my future prospects during a dumb mistake my senior year of college. During our consultation J’Aimee not only provided top notch... legal advice, but made sure to touch base with me as a person and make sure I was ok and gave some impactful advice about how to handle myself going into my adult life. Within an hour of meeting with her, the documents I needed to be sent to the court and my bail bondsman were prepared and sent out and by the end of our meeting all of my concerns were erased and I was able to walk out of the beautifully designed office in a much better mood than I entered. Plus she has two adorable dogs and wonderfully polite office staff, there was absolutely nothing not to love about my experience with Ms. Oxton’s law office.

Posted by stephanie | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

J’Aimee was the miracle I had been praying for

It is my absolute pleasure to write this review regarding J’Aimee Oxton...I found J’Aimee after several years, a lot of money and a lot of frustration with as well as poor results from my former family law attorney. Finding J’Aimee was the miracle I had been praying for. Upon hiring her, everythin...g in my case shifted in my favor and I got the results that I had been hoping for for years. J’Aimee listened to me with compassion, leveled with me realistically, and honestly and professionally handled my case managing every little detail. Her advice was priceless. She was so attentive and responded to my emails and phone calls in a timely fashion. J’Aimee handeled my case as if it were her own and I will be forever grateful to her for that. She is an extremely educated, capable, no-nonsense professional and will get you the results she promises.

Posted by Alyssa | December 02, 2013 | Juvenile

Advocates like no other attorney I've met

If it wasn't for Ms. Oxton's consistently strong, compassionate advocating of kids like me I have no idea where I would be. She showed up for me in ways I wouldn't if ever imagined. Because she believed in me, she helped me to believe in myself for the first time in my young life. There isn't a bette...r attorney out there.

Posted by Nigel Clarke | June 07, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DUI wake up call

After being put in jail after a DUI arrest I decided to seek legal help . J'Aimee was recommended by a friend !!! I went to see her and right away she was on top of things and making me feel like I could deal with the process of the next 18 months !!!! Throughout that period she was always available ...and expertly guided me through this ordeal culminating in getting the DUI expunged from from record , an early termination of probation with the fee waived . Well done J'Aimee :)

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2012 | Family

Completely renews my faith in lawayers and the legal profession!

When I first found myself in need of an attorney I was in shock, angry and scared. Frankly, I didn't think it was possible to find an attorney that would advocate for me as if there wasn't anything more important to them than me and my children, while at the very same time doing so in an honest and ...dignified manner. My children and I would never have had a chance at any kind of life had it not been for Ms. Oxton's compassion, listening, counseling, patience and commitment to my case. Truly, there aren't enough words I feel adequately express the gratitude I have for Ms. Oxton's hard work and dedication. I certainly hope my children and I are never again in need of any legal services, but knowing that Ms. Oxton is always there if we need her, and knowing that she is MY lawyer gives me a comfort and peace that is difficult for me to describe. I don't know how she did it, but somehow she made me feel like my case was her top priority at all times, and she managed to keep me calm and rational at times when I felt like I could be anything but. Ms. Oxton was a miracle in my life during a VERY difficult time and her acts of kindness, dedication, hard work and service changed the course of my life and my children, I truly believe that. Thank you, thank you, thank you J'Aimee Oxton!

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J'Aimee L Oxton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary McCready

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"J'Aimee is an outstanding attorney. I endorse her work as a criminal defense and family law attorney. She fights hard and is completely honest and trustworthy."

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Jason Frantz

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Huerta

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. J'Aimee is aggressive, extremely competent and always obtains great results for her clients."

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Jennifer Yates

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Oxton works tirelessly for her clients to achieve the best possible outcome."

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Luis Esparza

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A+"

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Megan Leisz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"J'Aimee is honest, sincere and an incredibly hard worker. She is a conscientious and loyal advocate for each of her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Academic Scholarship, Santa Barbara Women Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of J'Aimèe L. Oxton, A Prof. Law Corp.

2011 - 2016

Criminal Attorney, Appointed by Santa Barbara County Courts, Criminal Defense Associates

2003 - 2016

Paralegal, Office Manager, Case Assignment Supervisor, Criminal Defense Associates

2000 - 2002

Law Clerk, Bryan Cave, LLC

1999 - 2000

Legal Assistant, Law Office of W. Carl Gans

Associations

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Defense Attorney

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

Lawyer

2011 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Lawyer

2011 - Present

U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Lawyer

2011 - Present

California Defense Counsel

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Catholic Lawyers Society

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association

Court Appointed Special Advocate, Santa Barbara County

2009 - Present

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Santa Barbara Barristers

Member

2012 - 2015

Southern California Institute of Law

Law Professor

2009 - 2010

William L. Gordon American Inn of Court

Student Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Santa Barbara Rapper 'Sad Boy Loko' Gets Caught Up While Coming Up

Attempted Murder, Robbery, and Felony Assault by Means of Force Likely to Create Great Bodily Injury with Strike and Gang Enhancements, Dismissed; Plea Deal to single count 245(a)(1), Credit for Time Served

Protecting Juveniles from the Trauma of being placed into Deportation Proceedings by ICE

Santa Barbara Probation Department has significantly revised its procedures for referring juveniles suspected of being undocumented to ICE, and narrowed the circumstances under which ICE is contacted.

Santa Barbara Jury returns Guilty Verdicts in 1st-Ever Sex Trafficking of a Child Trial in Santa Barbara County History

Conviction of Sex Trafficker of Minor Child

Sentencing Hearing an Explosive Ending to Santa Barbara County's 1st Human Trafficking Trial

Human Sex Trafficker Brannon Pitcher, who was sentenced to 38 years to life in prison for trafficking a 16-year-old child before being physically removed from the courtroom by bailiffs

Santa Barbara Superior Court 1444479

All felony charges dismissed, formal probation and plead no contest to Battery per 242 Penal Code, misdemeanor and Cont. to Del. of Minor 272(b)(1) Penal Code, misdemeanor

Facing More than 10 Years In Prison, Woman Sentenced to Probation

Facing More Than 10 Years In Prison, Woman Sentenced to Probation after Prosecutors had declined to offer any kind of plea deal and argued against probation

Facing More Than 10 Years In Prison, Woman Sentenced to Probation for DUI Crash That Broke Son’s Neck

Facing More Than 10 Years In Prison, Woman Sentenced to Probation

Santa Barbara Superior Court 1428870

4 years felony probation, credit for time served, 12 mo. residential treatment, various fines, fees, parenting classes and other std. terms

Santa Barbara Superior Court 1426852

Aquittal-Finding of Factual Innocence by Court

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Education

2010

Southern California Institute of Law

Juris Doctor

2001

University of California - San Diego

Bachelors Degree

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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