Laura Michelle Petty

Laura Michelle Petty

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime ... +3 more

PO BOX 4103, San Luis Obispo, CA

About Laura

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Laura Petty Law

PO BOX 4103, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93403

Laura Petty Law

222 East Carrillo Street, Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Laura Michelle Petty's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Beverly | January 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

Laura Petty is an extremely effective and conscientious attorney. She represented my grandson in a compassionate and professional manner. She exhibited great knowledge of the law and was persistent in securing the best outcome for her client. She took the time to explain details to my grandson and ...to family members. I highly recommend her and would definitely use her again if needed. Filled with gratitude, Beverly Cook

Posted by Aaron | November 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Second Lease On Life

First and Foremost i cannot deliver enough praise for her hard work,dedication and attention to detail.i made a mess of my life early on,made a strong dedicated decision to change it after 10 years of doing the right thing,i felt it was only right to hire the first attorney to ever represent me for m...y last appearance. My situation had quite a few moving parts but she made short precise work of the situation she dealt with the reductions,Board of prison terms,D.O.J,county and District attorneys in a surgical way i myself would have never even knew where to start and in under 90 days i was sitting next to her in the courtroom getting my Certificate Of Rehabilitation Granted.She was Prepared,the judge did not receive some documents and other items and Laura had them on hand and ready in duplicate...Her natural ability to leave navigate this process gave me a second lease on life and for that i give the 5 star rating ..

Posted by Trina | November 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She's The BEST

When I got my case I was so scared all I knew is I needed an Attorney. After calling so many and feeling worst I called Ms Petty and meet with her she assured me that everything would be ok so I hired her she was patient with me and she knows the Law. I was VERY SATISFIED with her work and the outcom...e of this whole ordeal and will definitely recommend her.

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Laura Michelle Petty's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laina Chikhani

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Agnich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura Petty is one of the finest attorneys in Solano County- experienced, professional, and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Jessica Agnich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Warshawsky

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2018

Top 10% Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

2016

Woman of the Year, Congressman John Garamendi

2014

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist

1996

J. Lani Bader Award for Academic Excellence, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - 2017

Attorney, Petty and Warshawsky Attorneys at Law

2007 - 2010

Owner, Law Office of Laura Petty

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Siskiyou County Public Defender

2000 - 2005

Attorney, Solano County Public Defender

Associations

2017 - Present

National Association for Public Defense

Member

2008 - Present

National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Solano County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Siskiyou County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2000 - Present

California Public Defenders' Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Solano County Bar Association

President

2011 - 2017

Solano County Bar Association

Board of Directors

2009 - 2017

Solano County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Chairperson

Education

1996

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Univ of California Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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