Lessem & Newstat: Firm Overview

Santa Barbara Criminal Lawyer

The legal team at Lessem & Newstat has achieved notable success in defense law. Our team of criminal law specialists is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell (preeminent in our field), has achieved a 10/10 client satisfaction rating from AVVO, and is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Our tireless work and achievements in the criminal justice field has led to a reputation as one of the premier defense law firms in the area. Our lawyer, Jeremy Lessem, is a criminal law specialist. Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, he holds a title that can only be claimed by less than one percent of criminal law attorneys in the state. Each case we take on is as unique as the individuals involved and requires a full evaluation to determine the best course of action for the defense. We are highly skilled in working within the criminal justice system for the advantage of our clients. We know how important the outcome of your case is to you, and we will give it the attention and focus needed, and will keep you well informed of our progress as the case unfolds.

Experience, Quality and Commitment

Our legal team has served at over 200 jury trials and has achieved hundreds of case dismissals. We know how to negotiate and have great insight into the justice system and how to best navigate it for the benefit of our clients. A Santa Barbara criminal defense attorney from our firm should evaluate your case as early as possible after your arrest. If you are under investigation for a crime, never engage in answering questions until you have our attorney protecting your rights. In most cases, an investigation and questioning shortly leads to an arrest, and it is vital that you are protected if you are the target of state or federal investigators.

Our defense team of Jeremy Lessem, Joshua Newstat and Mark Lessem has over 50 years of combined experience in criminal defense, and are an exceptionally dedicated and highly respected group. They are focused on the defending the rights and interests of the criminally accused, and have great insight into how develop a strategy for the defense in all types of criminal charges, including felony, misdemeanor, DUI, drug crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, juvenile crimes and white collar crimes. We offer our services to people throughout the areas of Santa Barbara, students or employees at UCSB, and to individuals in the communities of Montecito, Isla Vista, Goleta, and Carpinteria.

Contact a Santa Barbara criminal lawyer from Lessem & Newstat today.