Top Rated Santa Barbara County, CA Domestic Violence Lawyers

In Santa Barbara County, California, there are 24 domestic violence lawyers available with 217+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Santa Barbara County Has 24 Domestic Violence Attorneys with 217 Reviews

Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Jennifer is originally from Mount Shasta, CA. She is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara College of Law. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 2009 and has practicing family law almost exclusive...

Rating: 9.5

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Unparalleled Representation from Former Prosecutors - We Offer Free Consultations!

Rating: 7.8

Call for a FREE consultation(805) 324-6508

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am a second-generation criminal defense attorney, the son of two career public defenders, with over eight years experience myself as a public defender in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. I believe in treating my clients with respect, listenin...

Rating: 9.4

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Professional, competent Family Law representation by a Certified Family Law Specialist with over 22 years of legal experience. Call us for Family Law Legal needs.

Rating: 7.7

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Channe G. Coles understands the struggles which face divorced parents, especially those confronted with the challenge of raising a child on their own while struggling financially. As a child of divorce herself, she grew up in a single-parent fami...

Rating: 7.2

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Violent Crime, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Mr. Landheer first worked as an associate attorney in the early 80s with the Law Office of Richard Peterson in Mendocino County, California. He tried major felony cases and successfully exonerated his client in his first homicide trial. He also as...

Rating: 9.9

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and more

Bio: Ms. Petty graduated at the top of her law school class in 1996. She has dedicated her career to helping those in the most challenging circumstances. She was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law in ...

Rating: 10

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I've used Molly for a couple of different business type issues. The most recent matter was a Canadian visa. Molly is a top notch researcher and has a great instinct for how to impress government bureaucrats. With her help I was able to obtain the ..."

Rating: 6.7

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Review: "We had the opportunity to work with Eric Gans, whose ability to provide my family with professional, yet empathetic counsel is a rare combination we found to put us in a position of strength and comfort. We found the entire firm at OxtonStaabGans ..."

Rating: 7.2

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: DUI and criminal defense attorney. We are not a factory defense firm. Because we have fewer cases, we can devote more time to each client. Our services are reasonably priced and we do not overcharge for simple matters. Customized Criminal Defense ...

Rating: 8.7

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Bio: I strive to guide my clients through basic and complex family law related matters in the most professional, competent, efficient, and ethical manner possible, including specifically the following issues: dissolution of marriage (commonly called "d...

Rating: 7.2

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Horowitz Law was established by the husband and wife legal team of Sanford and Christy Horowitz. Sanford and Christy are extremely skilled and effective trial lawyers with experience, energy and compassion. Their partnership as husband and wife un...

Rating: 8.8

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Doug Ridley has experience with thousands of criminal cases and over 25 years in practice. We truly care about you, your family, your future, and your experience dealing with your case. Doug and his team of criminal defense attorneys serve clients...

Rating: 9.9

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 57 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Bio: During my 45+ years, I have represented more than 29,000 criminal clients. I have been retained in criminal matters to represent Judges, Attorneys, World Champion Boxers, Olympic Champions, Physicians, Dentists, Police Officers, Firemen, Accountan...

Rating: 8.3

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: WE DO DIVORCE DIFFERENTLY We know that you and your children may be seriously impacted by conflict created in the divorce process. Conflict also increases your legal fees. Therefore, as a Family Law Attorney, Georgia Staab suggests strategies to r...

Rating: 7.3

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Knowledgable, and Adam knows the Ventura County Court System and it's personnel well. I liked the fact that he had worked with the Ventura County D. A.'s office for many years before going into private practice. My case was dismissed, as it should..."

Rating: 10

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have dedicated the last twenty years of my professional career to the Criminal Justice system, helping those unfortunate enough to find themselves in our criminal justice system. It is an intimidating and overwhelming process, and it is a scarey...

Rating: 8.6

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: We will always work for the best available result for you, our client. We will not make promises that cannot be kept. Having been a criminal defense attorney for over 35 years, I understand the realities and will not promote litigation for my own ...

Rating: 8.1

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Jennifer was a trustworthy and calming professional from day 1. Her compassion towards the well being of my kids stood out immediately. She worked diligently throughout the divorce process and kept a watchful eye to ensure my children had a balanc..."

Rating: 6.5

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Santa Barbara County Domestic Violence Attorney

Domestic Violence Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Lacey is the rare attorney who combines profound legal expertise with genuine human compassion and is just an inherently good person. From our first meeting, she immediately put me at ease. Her ability to listen and her empathetic approach took aw..."

Rating: 6.4

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