Tracey Rangel Cruz

Tracey Rangel Cruz

also known as Tracey Rangel

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

1035 Santa Barbara St., Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA

About Tracey

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Handle all types of family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, paternity, child support, spousal support, premarital agreements, restraining orders, modification of orders, and all issues relating to family law. Caring, thorough and compassionate representation for individuals facing difficult family law cases.

22 years | 500 cases

35%
Family 20%

Handle all types of family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, paternity, child support, spousal support, premarital agreements, restraining orders, modification of orders, and all issues relating to family law. Caring, thorough and compassionate representation for individuals facing difficult family law cases.

22 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

Former prosecutor in New Orleans Violent Offender Strike Force Unit and the Ventura County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Unit. Have handled all types of criminal matters, including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, carjacking, drug and alcohol offenses, domestic violence and DUI'S. Defense of clients charged with criminal acts in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Ventura Counties.

31 years | 1,000 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

Handle DUI offenses, including all phases of criminal prosecution and DMV hearings.

27 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

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Location

Tracey Rangel Cruz Attorney at Law

1035 Santa Barbara St., Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Tracey Rangel Cruz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Legal matter

Tracey handled my son's DUI case and her staff were great and nice people to talk when you had questions they were able to answer them. I lived out of town from Bakersfield, CA. They handle all my services and did a wonderful job. Again thanks to Devin , Tracy assistant ,who was amazing............. Plus the other staff...... from client (mother)

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Tracey Rangel Cruz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Penner

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tracey is very knowledgeable and a wonderful advocate for her clients. Tracey is reasonable, kind, professional, and a pleasure to work with on family law matters."

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Luis Esparza

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Tracey Rangel Cruz, an attorney with great experience in several areas of law devoted to her clients while diligently representing with intellect and compassion."

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Natalie Spilborghs

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tracey is extremely hardworking and devoted to her clients's needs. She understands the complexity of each individual situation and brings a warm and caring presence. She will work around the clock to be an advocate for her clients. She is a very experienced attorney and I would recommend her for any family law matter."

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Stephen Anderson

Family lawyer | Mar 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Huerta

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Cruz is a hardworking, dedicated and extremely knowledgeable attorney. She is highly regarded by her colleagues and is known for getting the best possible outcomes for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Criminal Defense & Family Law Practice

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Snyder, Maho & Prentice

1999 - 2000

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney's Office

1995 - 1998

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, New Orleans District Atorney's Office

Associations

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. R. A.

Case Dismissed.

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Education

1991

UCLA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Civil Rights

Invited Speaker

2012

UCSB

Invited Speaker

2011

UCSB Law and Civil Rights

Invited Speaker

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