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Meghan M Behrens
About Meghan
Biography
With 13 years of criminal defense experience, I am the best lawyer to fight for your rights. If you've been charged with a crime, call me for a free consultation. Quality representation at an affordable rate.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
23 years | 7,000 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Law Office of Meghan Behrens
1035 Santa Barbara Street, Suite 7, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Meghan M Behrens's Reviews
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Posted by Erin | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional and considerate
Meghan was professional and considerate towards me throughout all of our interactions. She made time to return my many calls and emails, and advised me with kindness and compassion every step of the way. I highly recommend her based on her experience, humanity and excellence at what she does. I would...
Posted by Alicia | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful
Meghan went out of her way to help us. She was alway quick to respond. I felt totally at easy handing over our case from thousands of miles away.
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2013
Best Public defender !!!!
not going to beat around the bush, has everyones best interest at heart.. well known through out the community. and does her job! helped me in my most difficult time and continues to give me advise
Meghan M Behrens's Lawyer Endorsements
"Meghan is incredibly hardworking, personable, reliable, and smart. She fights for her clients and is an admirable advocate. I have a lot of respect for her and highly recommend her!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Robert Landheer
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William Makler
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Experience
Honors
2014
Outstanding Dedication and Service, Santa Barbara County Public Defenders Office
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Meghan Behrens
2005 - 2017
Deputy Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender
Associations
2017 - Present
Santa Barbara Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Santa Barbara Veteran’s Treatment CourtFounding Member
Education
2003
Santa Barbara College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of California - Santa Barbara
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2011
FindLaw
People vs. Augustine Cruz Jr.
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
How do I find out my court date for a MIP if I lost my ticket?
10 Sep 2020
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My husband got a sentence recall letter now what do we do?
07 Mar 2020
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My son was arrested for DUI in Santa Barbara, CA Dec 2019. How long do they have to decide if they'll charge him?
03 Mar 2020