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 | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Smart, Compassionate, and Determined

Sanford Horowitz is an intelligent and strategic lawyer. It was obvious from the first meeting with Sandy and his wife Christy that they care about their clients. Sandy was responsive, knowledegable, and authentic throughout the ups and downs of the case. He is well respected and he knows the loca...l landscape of Judges and Attorneys. I recommend Sandy and Horowitz Law without hesitation.

Posted by Sarah | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Stepped in fast as I was starting to sink...

Sanford helped me deal with a family law case that also required knowledge of DUI law. I had represented myself as far as I could but the time commitment involved in understanding the court deadlines, hoops and hurdles was taking a toll on my own job. I needed to be able to hand it over to someone t...hat could catch up on the history quickly and then help me push for a positive outcome in the current situation. Sanford really helped me advocate for the best interest of my children while wading through muddy waters, encouraged me not to back down on important requests to the court, and brought a level of background knowledge and professionalism that stayed consistent throughout the process. It was crucial to have him as an advocate in court.

Posted by Brandon | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

We have a winner!

If only I had met Sandy sooner, I would have saved a lot of time & frustration. I lost my temper at a local business and was charged with a criminal offense. Sandy knew the best way to deal with the situation since he is a former DA, and knows the system. His PI Victor Alvarez (retired Sheriff Depu...ty here in SB that knows EVERYONE) masterfully helped the situation I was in as well. Here's the unique part, the part that you need to know. Every Lawyer wanted 2,500-6,000 for what I knew after meeting with 8 of the vultures would be 3-6 hours' worth of work max. Sandy was honest, fair, did what he said he would, and agreed to a two-tier contract. The second tier wasn't needed since he knocked it out of the park! Case dismissed in the interest of justice​.​ I gave him a bonus I insisted he take since he saved me so much time, frustration, headache, and money. Do yourself a favor and meet with Sandy ASAP, you will be glad you did!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2016 | Tax

Fantastic Attorney and Advisor

We give Sanford Horowitz, Attorney at Law, the highest possible recommendation. Sanford reviewed our tax history in detail and gave us a focused plan with the most viable options. Not only is Sanford a specialist in his field, but he knows the tax world from a personal perspective. We appreciat...ed his positive, uplifting energy and approach. We were extremely fortunate to have Sanford Horowitz as our attorney and advisor.

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.

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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

Real estate lawyer

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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