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Roger Burton Lytel

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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 805.966.6806 or email [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practice areas

  1. Criminal defense: 30%

    Felony, misdemeanor, minor in possession, etc.

    29 years, 2,800 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    29 years, 2,400 cases

  3. Domestic violence: 15%

  4. Sex crime: 10%

  5. Violent crime: 10%

  6. Juvenile law: 8%

  7. Litigation: 1%

    7 years

  8. Personal injury: 1%

    7 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

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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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAInactive199306/13/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers11
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers Association2016
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    Nation's Top 1% Attorneys AwardThe National Association of Distinguished Counsel2015
    Lytel & Lytel LLP Selected in Super Lawyers Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
    Highest "Superb Top Attorney" RatingAVVO Attorney Rating Service2015
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
    Clients' Choice AwardAVVO Attorney Rating Service2012
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
    Nominated the Best Legal Services in Santa Barbara CountyBusiness Digest2005
    MAYOR'S COMMENDATION Outstanding Service to Santa BarbaraCity of Santa Barbara1988
    GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL COMMENDATIONCalifornia State Governer1974
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerLYTEL & LYTEL LLP1993 - Present
    Served as Pro Tem JudgeSanta Barbara Juvenile Court2002 - 2003
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember1998 - Present
    American Inns of CourtBarrister1998 - Present
    DARCFormer President, Former Chairman1997 - Present
    California Deuce DefendersMember1995 - Present
    DUI Defense DirectoryFounding Member1995 - Present
    California Public Defenders AssociationMember1994 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember1993 - Present
    Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember1993 - Present
    California Criminal Defense BarMember1993 - Present
    ToastmastersFounder & Former President of Sedona Association1981 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Association of Southern California Defense CounselSummary on Gonsalves v. Li (A140284) verdict2015
    Association of Southern California Defense CounselCase Analysis: Verdugo V. Target Corp2015
    Articles Base ReviewExpanded Expungement Parameters to include Non-Traffic Infractions in California's New Law2014
    Law Case Summary ReviewNew California Measure by Proponents for Immigrant Rights: Restricting Motor Vehicle Impounding of Unlicensed Drivers2013
    Articles Database JournalNew California Law: Another "Wet Reckless" Plea Bargain Advantage for Clients (Bill AB 520)2013
    State of CaliforniaAUTHOR of: Retail Shoplifting Prevention Manual (Author of Text Book)1974
    AUTHOR: Hardcopy Authoritative Book for Office of Traffic Safety, State of CaliforniaAUTHOR: Study of Bicycle / Motor Vehicle Accidents (Author of Text Book)1973
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Glendale University College Of LawJD - Juris Doctor1977
    California State University, Long BeachUndergraduate programN/A
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Association of Southern California Defense CounselLytel Hosting ASCDC's Speaker Seminar "Debunking and Redefining the Plaintiff Reptile Theory"2015
    Presenter & Lecturer: Seminar for the UCSB Student BodyHEADLINE PRESENTER & LECTURER: Student Legal Rights and Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Arrests2014
    Association of Southern California Defense CounselLytel Spearheads Seminar: "The Latest Developments in the New Howell Paradigm for Evaluating Personal Injury Damages"2014
    LECTURER: developed a Seminar for the UCSB Student BodyLECTURER: Student Legal Rights2008
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    People vs Marcus, Hreduced to wet reckless
    1000's of cases dismissed or with favorable outcomeWins & favorable legal outcomes (1000's)
    People vs. Maxine, RDismissed
    US America VS. Heather, MBoth counts DUI dismissed, diversion on possession charge
    People vs Daniel, Gdismissed
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    Reviews

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    Simply Superb in every way

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    Grateful for excellent service and a far better outcome than I was expecting

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    Great Legal Team

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    Amazing and very intelligent lawyer who helped me with a ludicrous charge

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    The perfect defense lawyer experience

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    No better defense attorney in town

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    Damn he is good !

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    Unbelievable positive result

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    Blown away with successes

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    Best Lawyer in SB

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    Gregory Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Outstanding attorney.

    Lawyer Dennis Gene Merenbach

    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.

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    Gregory Young, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Outstanding attorney.

    Lawyer Dennis Gene Merenbach

    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.

    Lawyer Carolyn Ann Diacos

    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.

    Lawyer Paul B. Tyler

    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.

    Lawyer Nancy Barbara Duffy

    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

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    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.

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    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.

    Lawyer Diana Agnese Pugh

    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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    RATES
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs45 minutes
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    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Sometimes
    • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.5 %
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