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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

OtherSex crimeDomestic violenceDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 30%

    Felony, misdemeanor, minor in possession, etc.

    27 years, 2,800 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    27 years, 2,400 cases

  3. Domestic violence: 15%

  4. Sex crime: 10%

  1. Violent crime: 10%

  2. Juvenile law: 8%

  3. Litigation: 1%

    5 years

  4. Personal injury: 1%

    5 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Photos and videos

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Contact

225 East Carrillo St.
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LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP

225 East Carrillo St.
Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101-7166

Criminal & DUI: Primary Office

Personal Injury Litigation Office

Isla Vista Criminal/DUI Law Office

Santa Maria Criminal/DUI Law Office

LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP

1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 300-199
Oxnard, CA, 93036

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199307/28/2020
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
Highest "Superb Top Attorney" RatingAVVO Attorney Rating Service2015
Lytel & Lytel LLP Selected in Super Lawyers Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
Nation's Top 1% Attorneys AwardThe National Association of Distinguished Counsel2015
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2014
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
Clients' Choice AwardAVVO Attorney Rating Service2012
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
People vs. Sumit, SDismissed
People Vs. Ryan, Mreduced to disorderly conduct
People Vs. Robert Ddismissed
People vs Carlos, LDropped
People vs Mark, Pdropped
People vs. Michael FDropped
People vs Brian, Bdismissed
People vs Ryan, Jdismissed
People vs Ryan, Mreduced to disorderly conduct
People vs Dennis, Jdismissed
People vs Alejandro, Greduced to infraction
People vs Omar, Breduced to misdemeanor
People vs Alexander, Ddismissed
People vs Trupti, Pdismissed

Reviews

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Simply Superb in every way

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Met with a lot of attorneys and he was the best - clearly my case was resolved successfully.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

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

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I am deeply grateful for all of the work that Roger and Diana did for my DV case. They were communicative, clear, encouraging, and more affordable than many of the alternative options. I also appreciated how direct they were with me, and they clearly invested their time and energy into getting even better than the best possible result I originally thought I could have (charges dismissed)! Thanks for everything, Roger and Diana!
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Hired attorney

Great Legal Team

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I can see why Diana & Roger are the best. I was worried about losing my Military career and they not only gave me a Vet discount but worked tirelessly on my behalf (even talking to me superiors) so I can continue to serve! As for the charges against me, they had them sharply reduced and some dismissed all together.
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Hired attorney

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

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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 was in very talented hands, and his sense of duty is incredible.
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Hired attorney

The perfect defense lawyer experience

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I had an arrest in Santa Barbara that was compounded with a BS charge of resisting arrest too. Roger Lytel got witnesses to sign affidavits, found a video from outside a store that supported my case and identified other factual inconsistencies to get all criminal charges dismissed. He worked very hard, answered all my ongoing concerns over the weeks we worked together and really did an outstanding job. I can’t recommend Roger Lytel enough – his fees were fair, the time he spent on my case was significant and I honestly felt less stress; in fact, my stress was pretty much relieved once I hired him. I selected Roger Lytel from reviewing Avvo criminal defense lawyers. What was suspicious about some of the other competing lawyers with over 100 client reviews is almost all those reviews were from last year during a two month period, which was suspect. Nonetheless, Roger was the only one I found that had the Avvo “Client Choice” award for 2016. That said, I didn’t just go by reviews - I also considered experience, Avvo 10 rating attorneys, types of cases won and types of attorney awards. For example, Roger had the most awards than any of the other attorneys. Regardless, I selected two attorneys to interview and I liked Roger the most and thankfully hired him.
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Hired attorney

No better defense attorney in town

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Let's just say that numerous charges filed by DA, cops cooked.their books and made false statements. Roger Lytel annihilated their case, whereupon I leaped with joy about getting a clean slate. A couple charges were very serious and I was sweating it. Go with a winner and don't stress it - Lytel is a badass lawyer.
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Hired attorney

Damn he is good !

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Roger Lytel was simply superb in his legal defense of my DUI and conceiled weapon in car charge (hey, forgot it was there). He got the weapon charge dismissed and the DUI knocked down to wet reckless. No jail, reduced fines, reduced alcohol classes, etc. He spent mucho time with me to get all his defense ducks in a row. Thanks so much Roger!
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Hired attorney

Unbelievable positive result

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Mr. Lytel was a,seasoned professional from the time he answered the phone to when he concluded my case with most chat largest dismissed and one reduced to a mere infraction (which is like only load noise violation). Honestly, I can't thank him enough. It was able uphill battle, but he pulled it off. I am pumped!
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Hired attorney

Blown away with successes

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Lytel did an amazing legal defense for felonies / reduced charges, lower fines, no jail time and no felony on my record. I don't always make the best choices, but Lytel was the best I have ever made as my lawyer selection.
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Hired attorney

Best Lawyer in SB

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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.
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Attorney endorsements

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Gregory Young

Outstanding attorney.

Dennis Merenbach, Divorce and separation 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, Family 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, Personal injury 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

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, Personal injury 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

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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