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Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also assisted his partner in preparing the defense in a capital case in neighboring Lake County. Additionally, he litigated and defended many marijuana cultivation cases and wrote appeals.
In 1983, he moved to Santa Barbara and opened an office with his associate, former District Attorney of Mendocino County Joseph D. Allen. In 1985, he was invited to join the Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office, where he remained until he retired and opened a private practice in 1990.
Mr. Landheer served as chairman of the board of the Santa Barbara Legal Defense Center, a nonprofit legal advocacy group for indigent and homeless persons in the 80s. Mr. Landheer was recognized as Professor of the Year in 1999 by the student body at the Southern California Institute of Law, where he taught jurisprudence, the philosophy of law.
Mr. Landheer has been featured on Dateline and 48 Hours. He is frequently consulted by the media and asked to comment on controversial legal issues. He has been interviewed and quoted by the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He appears frequently on local television news programs.
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Acquired: 1981
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924 Anacapa Street, Suite 1-T, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-2155
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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights
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Robert Landheer is an A+ lawyer, A+ human being , and a life long friemd. He fights against injustice for his clients, and is also an activist against social injustice. He is honest- a rarety, and reasonably priced. he knowa the law. He fights against injustice,
Posted by John B | August 26, 2024
Very helpful and knowlegable
Very good lawyer. He knows his stuff and is very easy to talk to and understand. If you need a lawyer. You should call him
Posted by Ray Tischer DMA | November 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Review of Attorney Robert Landheer
When I first started inquiring about lawyers, Attorney Robert Landheer's name emerged immediately. Several other lawyers highly recommended him, including my personal family lawyer, close friends who knew of him, and especially one very very close friend with whom I have composed and performed music...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Experienced and Professional Criminal Defense Attorney
Robert and his team helped me to navigate a complex criminal case that spanned many months and involved multiple law enforcement agencies. Robert’s experience, talent, and expertise were instrumental in securing a favorable resolution. I was constantly impressed by the positive interactions he ha...
"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a well-known and experienced lawyer with a wealth of information and knowledge."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is a remarkable attorney and a highly capable criminal defense lawyer."
General practice lawyer
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2007
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2002
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
1997
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
1993
Professor of the Year Award, Southern California Institute of Law
1990 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Robert Landheer
1992 - 1993
Professor, Southern California Institute Of Law
1985 - 1990
Public Defender, Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office’s
1983 - 1985
Attorney, Robert F. Landheer, Attorney at Law, Santa Barbara, California, associated with former District Attorney of Mendocino County, Joseph D. Allen
1981 - 1983
Associate, Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County
1999 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Committee for Social JusticeBoard Member
1983 - Present
Criminal Defense Bar of Santa BarbaraMember
Member
Ongoing
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish