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Roger Lytel has been ranked as Nation's Top 1% Attorneys by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel & is recognized as TOP 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association. As an Award Winning Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney, Roger Lytel is also known for his aggressiive & affordable legal defense, which is why he is the recipient of the 2016 Avvo "CLIENTS' CHOICE" Award.
Roger Lytel is a former police officer and has decades of experience as a lawyer. Given his unique background, he knows the legal system inside and out, with the keen ability to spot legal mistakes and identify deficiencies in DA cases. Lytel is aggressive and works tirelessly for his clients with 1,000+ of successful outcomes. His award winning Partner, Diana Lytel, of Lytel & Lytel, LLP is equally skilled as a seasoned trial lawyer and aggressive client advocate, holding the highest "Preeeminent AV 5.0/5.0" Martindale-Hubbell Rating and has repeatedly been named in the coveted SUPER LAWYER list.
Roger Lytel has been nominated in the Business Digest for the Best Legal Services in Santa Barbara County and holds the highest AVVO "Superb 10" rating. Additionally, he has been a recognized leader in the community receiving the Mayor's Commendation for "Outstanding Service to the City of Santa Barbara" and has been the recipient of the Governor's Special Commendation.
Roger Lytel will FIGHT for your rights and get results. Call today for a free consultation or email
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33 years | 2,800 cases
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225 East Carrillo St., Suite 203, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-7166
1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 300-199, Oxnard, CA, 93036
26 Client Reviews
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Posted by Rob | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer in SB
Best lawyer ever. Didn't even need evidence. Walked into the courtroom and told those dumb ass prosecutors and judges what was up. We beat the charge and got beers after.
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent, Aggressive & Fair Costs
Both attorneys with Lytel & Lytel, LLP worked with me and I felt as though I got two for one deal. They spent enormous amount of time advising me on what I need to put together on my side for a strong case (get witness affidavits, work testimonials about my character, etc.) and then used the evidenc...
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best attorney money can buy.
I highly recommend Roger Lytel for any and all of your legal needs. When it comes to legal counsel in Santa Barbara Roger is the best. He is professional and experienced. He handled my case beyond expectations. Roger represented me well at 100%. He provided me the greatest service by my never having ...
Posted by Mark | July 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Lytel was my savior
I found Mr. Lytel on edhat lawyer reviews, along with other attorneys I interviewed. I selected him since he was also highly rated when I searched his background on google, I really liked him when we met & he gave me straight talk. He did everything in his power to help my case and that resulted in ...
Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Way to get it done Mr. Lytel - You are awesome
Roger Lytel is hard charging, thorough and fairly priced. The DUI and other charges were removed from my record for a number of reasons, which including him challenging procedures, re-testing, probable cause, etc.
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a reputable attorney in the area with decades of experience in criminal law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a very capable and honest criminal defense attorney in Santa Barbara and he has my highest recommendation."
"Reliable, Trustworthy, Honest, Reasonable Rates; I have referred clients to Mr. Lytel for criminal defense"
"Roger Lytel is able to serve his clients in an extraordinary manner due to his deep ties to the community and the respect he commands from prosecutors and judges. It is remarkable that he is able to obtain such a high success rate on cases. Roger Lytel has helped me on several occasions resolve on what first felt like an intractable problem."
"Attorney Roger Lytel is an aggressive, savvy and results-oriented attorney with an outstanding reputation. I have worked on cases with him, observed him in court and seen him work magic for his clients. He has a focused practice in criminal defense with a hard charging approach to solving his clients' legal problems."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Roger has a superb reputation in our community, with seasoned experience and a long list of successes. He works tirelessly for his clients."
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2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Nation's Top 1% Attorneys Award, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Lytel & Lytel LLP Selected in Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Highest "Superb Top Attorney" Rating, AVVO Attorney Rating Service
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO Attorney Rating Service
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Nominated the Best Legal Services in Santa Barbara County, Business Digest
1988
MAYOR'S COMMENDATION Outstanding Service to Santa Barbara, City of Santa Barbara
1974
GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL COMMENDATION, California State Governer
1993 - Present
Managing Partner, LYTEL & LYTEL LLP
2002 - 2003
Served as Pro Tem Judge, Santa Barbara Juvenile Court
1998 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1998 - Present
American Inns of CourtBarrister
1997 - Present
DARCFormer President, Former Chairman
1995 - Present
California Deuce DefendersMember
1995 - Present
DUI Defense DirectoryFounding Member
1994 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1993 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
California Criminal Defense BarMember
1981 - Present
ToastmastersFounder & Former President of Sedona Association
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Wins & favorable legal outcomes (1000's)
Dismissed
Both counts DUI dismissed, diversion on possession charge
dismissed
Dismissed
reduced to disorderly conduct
dismissed
Dropped
dropped
Dropped
dismissed
dismissed
reduced to disorderly conduct
dismissed
reduced to infraction
reduced to misdemeanor
dismissed
dismissed
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
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Undergraduate program
2015
Lytel Hosting ASCDC's Speaker Seminar "Debunking and Redefining the Plaintiff Reptile Theory"
2014
2014
Lytel Spearheads Seminar: "The Latest Developments in the New Howell Paradigm for Evaluating Personal Injury Damages"
2008
LECTURER: Student Legal Rights
2015
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English
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Legal Answers
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I have suspended liscence for fta and ftp. i there anything i can do to get it back?
13 Apr 2015
I blew a .04, got my blood drawn, was told to leave the station after. Did I get a DUI? Can I a copy of my blood test results?
05 Mar 2013