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 805.966.6806 or email [email protected]
Practice areas
Felony, misdemeanor, minor in possession, etc.
29 years, 2,800 cases
29 years, 2,400 cases
7 years
7 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Inactive | 1993 | 06/13/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 |
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 | 2015 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Clients' Choice Award | AVVO Attorney Rating Service | 2012 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Nominated the Best Legal Services in Santa Barbara County | Business Digest | 2005 |
MAYOR'S COMMENDATION Outstanding Service to Santa Barbara | City of Santa Barbara | 1988 |
GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL COMMENDATION | California State Governer | 1974 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | LYTEL & LYTEL LLP | 1993 - Present |
Served as Pro Tem Judge | Santa Barbara Juvenile Court | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice | Member | 1998 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Barrister | 1998 - Present |
DARC | Former President, Former Chairman | 1997 - Present |
California Deuce Defenders | Member | 1995 - Present |
DUI Defense Directory | Founding Member | 1995 - Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1993 - Present |
Santa Barbara County Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
California Criminal Defense Bar | Member | 1993 - Present |
Toastmasters | Founder & Former President of Sedona Association | 1981 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2015 |
Articles Base Review | Expanded Expungement Parameters to include Non-Traffic Infractions in California's New Law | 2014 |
Law Case Summary Review | New California Measure by Proponents for Immigrant Rights: Restricting Motor Vehicle Impounding of Unlicensed Drivers | 2013 |
Articles Database Journal | New California Law: Another "Wet Reckless" Plea Bargain Advantage for Clients (Bill AB 520) | 2013 |
State of California | AUTHOR of: Retail Shoplifting Prevention Manual (Author of Text Book) | 1974 |
AUTHOR: Hardcopy Authoritative Book for Office of Traffic Safety, State of California | AUTHOR: Study of Bicycle / Motor Vehicle Accidents (Author of Text Book) | 1973 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Glendale University College Of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
California State University, Long Beach | Undergraduate program | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Association of Southern California Defense Counsel | Lytel Hosting ASCDC's Speaker Seminar "Debunking and Redefining the Plaintiff Reptile Theory" | 2015 |
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" | 2014 |
LECTURER: developed a Seminar for the UCSB Student Body | LECTURER: Student Legal Rights | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Gregory Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Outstanding attorney.
Dennis Merenbach, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Roger Lytel is a very capable, experienced and ethical attorney.
Gregory Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Outstanding attorney.
Dennis Merenbach, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Roger Lytel is a very capable, experienced and ethical attorney.
Carolyn Diacos, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a reputable attorney in the area with decades of experience in criminal law.
Paul Tyler, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 30, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a very capable and honest criminal defense attorney in Santa Barbara and he has my highest recommendation.
Nancy Duffy, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Reliable, Trustworthy, Honest, Reasonable Rates; I have referred clients to Mr. Lytel for criminal defense
Lois Laughlin, Business Attorney on Oct 1, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
William Poulis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 24, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Diana Pugh, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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