Joshua Zane Webb

Joshua Zane Webb

also known as Josh Webb

3.9
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 25 years

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

1516 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Former Deputy District Attorney in Santa Barbara County. I have handled every type of criminal matter from infractions to DUIs to serious and violent felonies and three strikes cases.

27 years | 1,750 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

Former Deputy District Attorney in Santa Barbara County. I have handled every type of criminal matter from infractions to DUIs to serious and violent felonies and three strikes cases.

27 years | 1,750 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009

Location

Law Office of Joshua Zane Webb

1516 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Joshua Zane Webb's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst criminal attorney in Santa Barbara

We recently hired Josh to defend a relative in a criminal issue. After taking a huge chunk of money, and even at one point asking for, and getting more, he ended up doing next to nothing, including only meeting 2 times for less than 30min with the client over a very long period of time. Was a horror ...story. After consulting with other attorneys we found out most of what he had advised was not based in reality or correct. Something VERY off here.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Worst Lawyer in Santa Barbara

I am not sure if the personal problems he had back in 2009 that resulted in the American Bar Association slapping his hand are again at play but this lawyer has ghosted us after getting paid, basically just did nothing. Would never recommend him. I don't believe this behavior would allow most attorne...ys to continue practicing if it was discovered by the ABA.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful service

Joshua has made a wonderful lawyer and was able to address problems in my case quickly with amazing results. His work has done wonders for my cases and has saved me a lot of money and time in the prosses

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney

Mr. Webb returned my initial phone call in a timely matter. He tended to my case with his grave knowledge of the judicial system which eased my anxiety surrounding my charges. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who may be in need of a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hire Josh Webb !

I was unfortunate to have been arrested for a potential damaging charge of a DUI and losing my job. A friend recommended Josh Webb and said he would be the best attorney to help me through this experience and he was right! Not only did he get me the best out come in my case, he had also had my charg...e expunged from my record. I can't thank Mr. Webb enough for his class, professionalism, and friendship.

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Joshua Zane Webb's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Zipp

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have heard nothing but positive and wonderful accolades for this attorney. I admire the zeal and passion other attorneys have utilized in support of Attorney Webb. Its a rare situation when peers in the legal profession so compliment another. From that stand point alone, I would endorse Attorney Webb as worthy of a client's consideration."

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Jeremy Wang

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and very experienced attorney in the Santa Barbara area, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Jeffrey Jacobs

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the honor of knowing Joshua since law school where he was admired by his classmates for his outstanding skills. He then worked on honing those skills for years as a prosecutor where he became a seasoned trial attorney. Currently, he is using his experience as a former prosecutor to help those in need of a top-notch advocate. He is an expert on the inner workings of our legal system and constitently receives outstanding results for his clients. If one is ever in need of a great lawyer they should call Joshua. They will be glad they did."

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Herbert Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darryl Genis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a practicing Criminal lawyer since 1980, I have known Mr. Webb for his entire carrier. He is smart, energetic, and resourceful. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Webb for all criminal matters (though his expertise on DUI pales in comparison to mine!)"

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Jeremy Wang

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Jeffrey Jacobs

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2009.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2009

updated on 02/28/2011

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Joshua Zane Webb

2005 - 2007

Professor, Santa Barbara College Of Law

2000 - 2008

Deputy District Attorney, Santa Barbara County District Attorney

1997 - 2000

Certified Law Student/Deputy D.A. II, Merced County District Attorneys Office

Education

2000

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

California State University, Fresno

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1997

Seton Hall Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law Labor Law: The Nonstatutory Labor Exemption - Brown v. Pro Football, Inc.,116 S.Ct. 2116

Languages

French

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