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Proven Results.
Our team of skilled & dedicated criminal defense, mental health, personal injury, and civil rights attorneys won’t stop until you get the results you need.
Ventura Criminal Defense Attorneys
“Experience makes the difference.”
At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, our team believes that everyone should have access to high-quality legal representation, especially in the face of a serious criminal charge or accusation. If you have been arrested for a crime – no matter how severe or insignificant – you need a Ventura criminal defense lawyer with the skill, experience, and drive to make a difference in your case.
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If you are facing a serious criminal accusation, a criminal defense attorney from our Ventura firm can help you seek a case dismissal or reduced charges. We are confident that our experience and skill may be able to help your case, so contact us today and see what Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP can do for you.
An Example of Our Success
- Our client was charged with felony forgery, burglary, and theft, facing four years and four months of incarceration. After a thorough investigation, we identified a strong alibi and obtained dismissals for all three charges.
- Our client was charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, facing life in prison. Murder charges were successfully dropped after our firm built a strong mental health defense. The client was given probation and released to their parents.
- Our client faced felony domestic violence charges and prison. We successfully pursued an aggressive prefiling intervention with an investigator and a meeting with the DA’s office. The case was rejected after the intervention.
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The Lessem, Newstat & Tooson Team
Our Clients Are Our Focus
When facing complex legal matters, it is not uncommon to encounter an issue that needs immediate attention from your Ventura trial attorney. For this reason, we are available to assist our clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure any questions or concerns you may have will be addressed immediately. With around-the-clock service and multiple office locations, clients throughout Southern California can be confident knowing our counsel is available to them whenever and wherever they need it.
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- No Recovery, No Fees for All Injury Cases
- Strong & Attentive Counsel Available 24/7
- 50+ Years of Combined Legal Experience
- 1,000's of Cases Handled In & Out of Court
Act Now & Protect Your Future
Early involvement may be the key to your case. When you work with our team of criminal defense lawyers in Ventura, you can have confidence that your case is in good hands.
We can help you learn more about your case, including:
- What your options are after an arrest
- What your rights are if you are being investigated
- Potential defense strategies for your unique case
- What penalties you could be facing
- How your charge can affect your life, professionally and personally
Every case we take on is given a full evaluation and review. Every piece of evidence, witness statement, police report, lab evidence or other evidence that led to your arrest will be painstakingly reviewed for defense opportunities. We identify any flaws or weaknesses in the case against you and will expose these flaws in court, leaving room for reasonable doubt. The sooner you call our office, the faster we can work to protect your rights and your freedom.
Contact our office at (805) 819-7143 for additional information about our services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP Represent Me in State and/or Federal Court?
Our legal team at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP provides defense counsel in a wide range of criminal charges, both in state and federal court. We have served at over 200 jury trials and know how to present a compelling defense case in court – a critical factor if you are hoping to avoid a conviction. Whether you are facing a DUI charge or are accused of committing a serious felony, we take each case fully committed to seeking out and pursuing any possible advantage for you, both in and out of court.
How Can a Criminal Defense Lawyer Help My Case?
We know how to work within the criminal justice system for the benefit of our clients, and how to determine an effective defense strategy to employ in court. We appear at all hearings for our clients, including bail hearings, and fight for reductions in bail or to have our clients released on their own recognizance when possible. With an extensive history of success at trial, a Ventura criminal defense attorney from the firm has the ability to professionally defend even the most serious of criminal offenses.
How Can I Schedule a Consultation?
To schedule a free consultation to review your case, please call (805) 819-7143 or contact us online. Our team is available 24/7.
Powerful Advocacy, Proven Results.
When going through serious legal matters, do not put your case in the hands of just any attorney. Rather, work with a team who has earned a respected reputation for outstanding legal service and one with a proven track record of success.
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