John Jeff Chambliss

John Jeff Chambliss

also known as Jeff Chambliss, J. Jeff Chambliss

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement ... +2 more

140 E Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA

About John

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

In 28 years of criminal defense, I have tried over 50 cases to a jury ranging from Murder to Drunk in Public. I have defended every type of criminal charge and primarily handle cases in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

37 years | 5,000 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

I defend all aspects of a DUI charge including DMV Administrative Per Se Hearings and criminal prosecutions.

37 years | 150 cases

40%
Expungement 10%

I consider nothing more important in criminal defense than helping clients move on from their past mistakes. I have handled hundreds of expungements, Penal Code Section 17(b) reduction to a misdemeanor and Proposition 47 Petitions.

37 years | 250 cases

10%
Sex Crime 5%

I have tried to a jury Rape, Kidnap for Rape and Sexual Battery charges and have defended literally dozens of sex cases

37 years | 150 cases

5%
Violent Crime 5%

I have tried over thirty "violent" or "serious" cases to a jury including Robbery, Kidnap, ADW and Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury.

37 years | 250 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

Active

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

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4.9 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

Showing 41 - 45 of 68 reviews

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawyer experience

Excellent service and very responsive! Every part of my case was handled with priority. Any questions were answered in a timely manner.

Posted by Alex | November 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

John is friendly, professional and very knowledgeable of the SLO and SB County court systems. I had 2 pending cases against me, one was dismissed and the other was never filed. I am extremely grateful for his services and would highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Great Lawyer

Jeff was able to resolve a serious clerical error made by the DMV after my previous lawyer told me I had no options. After calling Jeff it was apparent that I did indeed have options which my previous lawyer had not mentioned, probably because he didn't want to deal with the follow-through that comes... with representing a client against the DMV. Anyways, Jeff was professional, responsive, and most importantly he was focused on finding solutions for me as his client rather than dwelling on problems like many attorneys do. He had everything resolved in about a month's time and was clearly willing to help me when others were not. I would highly recommend his services to anybody looking for a good personable lawyer who is focused on achieving the best possible outcome for his client, without all of the drama and dishonesty you may find elsewhere in town.

Posted by Gerald | October 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jeff chambliss a great lawyer

My name is Jerry and I want to say that Mr chambliss is a man of integrity, empathy, diligence, great work ethic. He communicates with us really well on all issues and is very honest. Until we found Jeff chambliss our case was not looking very good. He put his heart and soul into our case he leaves ...no Rock Unturned. He treats his clients the way he treats family. He knows that our lives have been turned upside down. He puts us first as clients he's a great lawyer he's very professional he knows the law he's very very good I highly recommend Jeff chambliss

Posted by Shahab | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I DO NOT recommend

I hired Jeff Chambliss to defend me and it was the worst decision I ever made. Jeff is rude. He does not communicate well at all. He does not know the laws of Los Angeles County or DMV. He was supposed to reduce my plea as he said he would when we initially met and I paid him. He lied to me several t...imes about my case, including telling me my license was not suspended when in fact, it was. I do not recommend hiring Jeff for any legal issues.

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John Jeff Chambliss's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rick Worsfold

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Ryan Peabody

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Kenneth Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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William Makler

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

President

2016 - 2017

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

President-Elect

2000 - 2002

Southern Santa Barbara County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Co-chair

Education

1987

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Delaware

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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