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John Jeff Chambliss
also known as Jeff Chambliss, J. Jeff Chambliss
About John
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
37 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
40%
37 years | 150 cases
Expungement
10%
37 years | 250 cases
Sex Crime
5%
37 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of J. Jeff Chambliss
140 E Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Law Offices of J. Jeff Chambliss
770 County Square Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, CA, 93003
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John Jeff Chambliss's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 68 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Case Dismissed!
John Jeff Chambliss handled my case and appeared on my behalf in San Louis Obispo County. He had to appear in court several times on my behalf and always gave me updates about what was happening. I sought my case to the very end. His instruction to do a civil compromise helped tremendously. This case...
Posted by Tony | May 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
I highly recommend Mr. Chambliss you represented me in a DUI case where upon our discussion we established a plan which he initiated and follow through with in no time at all, at the DMV appeals, hearing my drivers license was returned with no restrictions. After numerous postponement through the Sa...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible
I hired Jeff for a criminal Defense case. He was highly disorganized, failed to provide me with all the evidence for my case, failed To be able to show me the evidence after a months long awaited meeting due to his laptop being “too old” & had failed to download any of the evidence prior to the meeti...
Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great work on my case
Mr.Chambliss did a great job staying on top of my case. He helped me resolve my case quickly as I had a heavy deadline to reach. He showed up for me and stayed on top of all things. I’m grateful to have had Mr. Chambliss represent my case!
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very effective counsel
Jeff was an awesome lawyer for my kid's case. He was attentive, helpful and the outcome was favorable.
John Jeff Chambliss's Lawyer Endorsements
"With many years of experience and an impressive network of connections, Jeff Chambliss is a truly a superb attorney. Jeff is highly respected for his trial and advocacy skills and is recognized by all as a major player in SLO, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Additionally, Jeff is great company and genuinely connects with his clients. You can't go wrong with Jeff!"
"Jeff Chambliss is a very experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. He was my colleague and later supervisor at the Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office and I learned a great deal from watching him in court and picking his brain, in fact, I still routinely call him for advice on cases. Having been a public defender for decades he has seen it all and tried the most serious of cases to a jury. He is also very knowledgeable and effective in DUI cases. I highly recommend that you hire him if you are facing criminal charges anywhere on the central coast."
"It’s an honor and privilege to have had the opportunity work with Jeff and see him in action. He knows all the players in Santa Barbara and Ventura. You couldn’t do better hiring anybody else. I endorse this lawyer."
"J. Jeff Chambliss is a top notch criminal defense attorney. He brings a tremendous amount experience in criminal defense (30+ years) and is a compassionate human being. He is a strong warrior for his clients in court yet, to most anyone who meets outside of court, they consider him affable and easy to talk to. He's held in very high regard by the local bench and has earned the respect of his fellow criminal and civil bar members by way of his dedication to the cause of justice for all. He currently sits as President of the Santa Barbara Bar Association where he has championed the cause of "giving back". Giving his utmost to his clients, however, is what he does best. You simply can't go wrong with him as your criminal defense lawyer. Look no further."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2004 - 2007
Professor, Santa Barbara College Of Law
1990 - 2017
Deputy Public Defender, Santa Barbara County Public Defender
1987 - 1990
Associate, Musick Peeler & Garrett
Associations
2017 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationPresident
2016 - 2017
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2000 - 2002
Southern Santa Barbara County Criminal Defense Bar AssociationCo-chair
Education
1987
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Delaware
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English