Sanford Horowitz

Sanford Horowitz

also known as Sandy Horowitz, Sanford C Horowitz

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Expungement

1032 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA

About Sanford

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Horowitz Law

1032 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Sanford Horowitz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

5 star (32)
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Posted by Daniel | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Sandy

Sandy was able to get me the best possible outcome with regards to a criminal matter where I was charged with felony battery while trying to defend myself. He helped me with a modicum of billable time, and did so in a professional manner. I look to keep Sandy in my list of professional references w...ith regards to legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

I had a very unfortunate situation that ended up in my arrest. I contacted Sandy and he responded right away. As soon as I hired him, both he and his wife went to work clearing my name. They did everything possible including hiring a PI. This resulted in the optimal result. They got me a pre-trial di...version and now my record is clean once again. Sandy is very professional, but easy to talk to. He does not try to use fancy language or flaunt his legal knowledge. He knows exactly what needs to be done in the specific situation and handles it optimally. I am very grateful for his help and recommend him to anybody who is looking for a lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent help

Sanford helped me out with an alcohol related offense and i would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer.

Posted by Rose | June 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Interviewed 5. Got the best!

A young family member needed legal help and we wanted to find an attorney who would be fair, honest, and available. I called several criminal defense attorney's in the Santa Barbara area. I took my time hiring an attorney because I wanted to learn as much as I could about the process my family memb...er was facing. The family member could have potentially damaging long term effects if we tried to defend her ourselves. This was a whole new and unfamiliar area for my family and we found Sanford Horowitz to be upfront and willing to put in whatever time it took to help. He was able to get a positive resolution in a timely manner and for that we are eternally grateful.

Posted by Ian | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

This is an amazing team

I hired Mr. Horowitz to fight my case nearly a year ago and to say he went above and beyond for me would be a vast understatement. If you need representation in Santa Barbara or any of its neighboring counties, do yourself a favor and meet with either Christy or Sanford to discuss your case, hire som...eone that cares. They will not disappoint. Thank you Sandy, you are the man!

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Sanford Horowitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyrone Maho

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandy is an excellent lawyer. His background and experience on the DA's side provides great insight which helps his clients. I recommend him highly."

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Jason Saltoun-Ebin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We have known Sandy and Chris for several years and have found them to be competent and hardworking attorney's. We would have no problem recommending them to anyone needing their services."

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Tanya De Vos

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sanford is an intelligent, hard-working criminal defense attorney. He is an asset to his clients and the legal community."

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Cristi Michelon Vasquez

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Andrew Mitchell

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Jason Saltoun-Ebin

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Volunteer, US Bankruptcy Court

Work Experience

2010 - 2015

Deputy District Attorney, Santa Barbara County District Attorney

2009 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, University Of San Diego School Of Law

2003 - 2010

Special Agent, Irs: Criminal Investigation

Associations

Santa Barbara Barristers

Member

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

William L. Gordon American Inn of Court

Member

Santa Barbara Criminal Defense Lawyers Bar Association

Member

California Public Defenders Association

Member

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

State Bar of California, Taxation Section

Member

Legal Aid Foundation

Volunteer Attorney

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

The People vs. B H

All charges dismissed.

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Education

2003

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

California State University, Long Beach

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

cyberbullying - bulllying through the internet and social media Cyberbullying

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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