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Ventura County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Our Ventura criminal defense attorneys defend clients against all misdemeanor, felony, DUI or juvenile charges at the Hall of Justice and the East County Courthouse. The Ventura County matters we handle include domestic violence, drug possession, shoplifting, medical marijuana, vehicular manslaughter, burglary, hit & run and California Three Strikes cases. We invite you to contact us for a free case evaluation.

Ventura County criminal lawyer John Murray is a native of the county who understands the unique politics and dynamics of the criminal justice system here. Defense attorney Murray has distinguished himself as a fearless advocate who can take even the most difficult cases to jury trial and win "not guilty" verdicts.

Ventura County is Known as Especially
"Tough on Crime"

Ventura County is a particularly difficult place for citizens accused of criminal offenses. Ventura County District Attorney's Office is known to be extremely tough on criminal defendants, and the local juries tend to be affluent, white, conservative and pro-prosecution. This makes for a high rate of conviction and harsh sentencing, even in some relatively minor criminal cases.

An experienced & aggressive Ventura County criminal defense attorney is your best resource for prevailing in this hostile environment and for avoiding harsh sentences. We've been successful in getting charged dismissed and reduced, and penalties lowered.

Ventura County DUI Cases

Each year thousands of people get arrested for DUI in Ventura County. Most of them get convicted, serve Ventura County jail time and lose their drivers licenses. But with a top-notch Ventura DUI defense attorney on your side, these consequences can sometimes be avoided.

A Ventura DUI arrest results in two separate cases: court proceedings at the Hall of Justice for the criminal charge, and a DMV hearing to decide whether a license suspension will get imposed. Ventura DUI defense attorney John Murray has been successful in both getting the criminal charges dismissed and saving clients' driving privileges at the DMV.

Bail & Release Help for Ventura County Jails

If your loved one is in custody at a Ventura County Jail, we can advise you as to the best strategy for getting him/her released quickly. That may be to post bail to the Ventura court immediately, or to wait until the case goes before a judge. Once the case goes to court, we can petition the court for a bail reduction and possibly an OR release.

The Ventura County Courts

Criminal cases within the coastal area of Ventura County are heard at the Ventura Hall of Justice in the City of Ventura. Criminal cases from the Inland regions are heard at the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley. Juvenile cases are heard at the Ventura County Juvenile Courthouse in Oxnard.

Contact Our California Criminal Defense Lawyers at our Ventura County office:

Ventura County Criminal Defense
2625 Townsgate Road, Suite 330
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: (805) 648-1680
Fax: (805) 512-8198


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Ventura County Criminal Defense Resources

  • Search Ventura County Court Records - Search Ventura County Court Records for criminal and traffic case information dating as far back as 1989.


  • Ventura County Inmate Information - Most inmates detained locally in Ventura County are in the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. Contact and visiting information can be found here.
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    If you or a loved one faces misdemeanor or felony charges, contact our California criminal defense attorneys for help. We'd be glad to meet with you for a free consultation at one of our local criminal law offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Van Nuys, Pasadena, Long Beach, Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino or Riverside.

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    Burbank Criminal Attorneys

    Burbank Office:
    3500 West Olive Ave.
    3rd Floor
    Burbank, CA 91505
    (818) 904-5900

    Glendale Criminal Attorneys

    Glendale Office:
    450 North Brand
    6th Floor
    Glendale, CA 91203
    (818) 904-5900

    Las Vegas Criminal Attorneys

    Las Vegas Office:
    2300 W. Sahara Ave.
    Suite 450
    Las Vegas, NV 89102
    (702) 333-3673

    Long Beach Criminal Attorneys

    Long Beach Office:
    444 West Ocean Blvd.
    Suite 800
    Long Beach, CA 90802
    (562) 633-8155

    Los Angeles Criminal Attorneys

    Los Angeles Office:
    5670 Wilshire Blvd.
    Suite 1350
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    (310) 385-7895

    Newport Beach Criminal Attorneys

    Newport Beach Office:
    4590 MacArthur Blvd
    5th Floor
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    (949) 644-0600

    Pasadena Criminal Attorneys

    Pasadena Office:
    1055 East Colorado Blvd
    5th Floor
    Pasadena, CA 91106
    (626) 345-9200

    Rancho Cucamonga Office:
    3200 Guasti Road
    Suite 100
    Ontario, CA 91761
    (909) 483-2814

    Riverside Criminal Attorneys

    Riverside Office:
    4480 Main Street
    Riverside, CA 92501
    (951) 734-1600
     

    Sacramento Criminal Attorneys

    Sacramento Office:
    455 Capitol Mall
    Suite 604
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    (916) 391-6500

    San Bernardino Criminal Attorneys

    San Bernardino Office:
    432 N Arrowhead Ave
    San Bernardino, CA 92401
    (909) 863-5500

    San Diego Criminal Attorneys

    San Diego Office:
    3111 Camino del Rio
    Norte, Suite 400
    San Diego, CA 92116
    (619) 275-6100

    San Francisco Criminal Attorneys

    San Francisco Office:
    425 Market Street
    Suite 2200
    San Francisco, CA 94105
    (415) 333-0300

    San Jose Criminal Attorneys

    San Jose Office:
    95 S. Market St.
    Suite 300
    San Jose, CA 94111
    (408) 347-1200

    Santa Ana Criminal Attorneys

    Santa Ana Office:
    500 North State College Blvd.
    Suite 1100
    Orange, CA 92868
    (714) 288-9455

    Van Nuys Criminal Attorneys

    Van Nuys Office:
    14500 Roscoe Blvd.
    4th Floor
    Van Nuys, CA 91402
    (818) 904-5900

    Ventura Criminal Attorneys

    Ventura Office:
    2625 Townsgate Road
    Suite 330
    Westlake Village, CA 91361
    (805) 648-1680

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    West Covina Criminal Attorneys

    West Covina Office:
    100 N. Barranca Ave
    Suite 700
    West Covina, CA 91791
    (626) 345-9200
     

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