Sanford Horowitz

Sanford Horowitz

also known as Sandy Horowitz, Sanford C Horowitz

4.9
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

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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

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Location

Horowitz Law

1032 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Sanford Horowitz's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Very thankful for the work of Sanford Horowitz

Sanford Horowitz was recommended to me by a friend when I was cited for DUI and the moment I sat down in his office I understood why I was pointed in his direction. Sanford spent a great deal of time explaining the laws regarding DUI and their consequences/varying severities to me and listened dilige...ntly as I explained to him what had happened. He told me about a less severe conviction called a "wet-reckless" and was very confident that I would be able to obtain this charge and make the best of this unfortunate occurrence. I expressed to him that I was a college student without parental support, he was incredibly understanding and we were able to work out a payment plan that was very manageable for me. Sanford took care of every aspect of the case and always kept me informed regarding its' status. We eventually received the wet-reckless charge which was one of the greatest reliefs of my life. I strongly recommend not only Sanford Horowitz but his wife Christy as well; both are incredibly thoughtful, knowledgable and hard working attorneys.

Posted by Kim | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beyond grateful

Sandy and Chris transcend the reputation lawyers tend to have. They were prompt, responsive, beyond competent all the while caring in a compassionate manner. Without their legal expertise and experience, my husband and I would be lost. They took time understanding not just the situation but who we ar...e as people. In a nutshell, they cared and treated us as humans - not a transaction. They handled our case flawlessly and navigated an overwhelming legal system on our behalf with tremendous ease and grace. With our case resolved we can now move on with our lives and for that, we will forever be grateful. I would recommend this team to anyone.

Posted by Paris | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Law Firm

I recommend this law firm to anyone that needs legal advice. They were professional, courteous, and knowledgeable when I contacted them to handle my custody modification. Sanford and Christy Horowitz made the entire process less painful and took care of everything. They answered any questions... I had and kept me up to date throughout the entire process. Sanford was honest, professional and reasonably priced attorney. He traveled all the way from Santa Barbara County to the Van Nuys court to represent me. I could tell he cared about the case, even though it's not a high profile case. I’ve read some reviews about other attorneys that didn't seem to care, and this was definitely not the case with Sanford. Sanford was extremely professional at all times. He was always great about being accessible, and answering my questions thoroughly and in a timely manner. Custody disputes can be an extremely stressful process to go through. It's great feeling to have lawyers handle my case and put my mind at ease knowing that they will do everything in their power to get the best outcome. I will refer all my friends and family to this law firm if they need legal representation.

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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

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Andrew Mitchell

Family lawyer

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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

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