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Roger Burton Lytel
also known as LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP
About Roger
Biography
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
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
33 years | 2,800 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
33 years | 2,400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP
225 East Carrillo St., Suite 203, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-7166
LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP
1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 300-199, Oxnard, CA, 93036
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Gun Law
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Amazing and very intelligent lawyer who helped me with a ludicrous charge
I was charged with reckless driving and manufacturing/sales/possession of a leaded weapon(for having a plastic taser) after they searched my car without consent. These were my first charges and after months of work, was able to have them both dismissed. Hiring Roger gave me peace of mind knowing I wa...
Roger Burton Lytel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Outstanding attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Roger Lytel is a very capable, experienced and ethical attorney."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Managing Partner, LYTEL & LYTEL LLP
2002 - 2003
Served as Pro Tem Judge, Santa Barbara Juvenile Court
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
People vs Marcus, H
reduced to wet reckless
1000's of cases dismissed or with favorable outcome
Wins & favorable legal outcomes (1000's)
People vs. Maxine, R
Dismissed
US America VS. Heather, M
Both counts DUI dismissed, diversion on possession charge
People vs Daniel, G
dismissed
People vs. Sumit, S
Dismissed
People Vs. Ryan, M
reduced to disorderly conduct
People Vs. Robert D
dismissed
People vs Carlos, L
Dropped
People vs Mark, P
dropped
People vs. Michael F
Dropped
People vs Brian, B
dismissed
People vs Ryan, J
dismissed
People vs Ryan, M
reduced to disorderly conduct
People vs Dennis, J
dismissed
People vs Alejandro, G
reduced to infraction
People vs Omar, B
reduced to misdemeanor
People vs Trupti, P
dismissed
People vs Alexander, D
dismissed
Education
1977
Glendale University College Of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
California State University, Long Beach
Undergraduate program
Speaking Engagements
2015
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Lytel Hosting ASCDC's Speaker Seminar "Debunking and Redefining the Plaintiff Reptile Theory"
2014
Presenter & Lecturer: Seminar for the UCSB Student Body
HEADLINE PRESENTER & LECTURER: Student Legal Rights and Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Arrests
2014
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Lytel Spearheads Seminar: "The Latest Developments in the New Howell Paradigm for Evaluating Personal Injury Damages"
2008
LECTURER: developed a Seminar for the UCSB Student Body
LECTURER: Student Legal Rights
Publications
2015
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Summary on Gonsalves v. Li (A140284) verdict
2015
Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Case Analysis: Verdugo V. Target Corp
2014
2013
2013
Articles Database Journal
New California Law: Another "Wet Reckless" Plea Bargain Advantage for Clients (Bill AB 520)
1974
State of California
AUTHOR of: Retail Shoplifting Prevention Manual (Author of Text Book)
1973
AUTHOR: Hardcopy Authoritative Book for Office of Traffic Safety, State of California
AUTHOR: Study of Bicycle / Motor Vehicle Accidents (Author of Text Book)
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have suspended liscence for fta and ftp. i there anything i can do to get it back?
13 Apr 2015
Q&A
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