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Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP | Criminal Defense Serving Goleta and Santa Barbara County (h1)

Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP is headquartered at 7 West Figueroa St., Suite 300, Santa Barbara, California 93101, with additional offices in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Palmdale that extend the firm’s reach across Southern California. The Santa Barbara office can be reached at (805) 742-8869. The firm represents clients in Goleta and throughout Santa Barbara County, including Carpinteria, Isla Vista, Montecito, Lompoc, and Santa Maria, with particular familiarity with cases involving UCSB students given the university’s proximity to Goleta and Isla Vista.

Partners Jeremy Lessem and Jamal Tooson lead a team that also includes associates Ricky Worsfold and Taryn Williams, along with of counsel attorneys Mark D. Lessem and William C. Makler. The practice centers on criminal defense across the spectrum of state charges, complemented by mental health law, civil rights, and personal injury matters that often intersect with criminal cases, such as claims arising from police misconduct or wrongful arrest. The firm positions itself as supportive with clients while remaining aggressive in court, offering 24/7 availability and direct attorney access rather than routing clients through case managers.

The firm has been recognized by Super Lawyers and named a National Top 100 Trial Lawyer, with individual attorneys earning Top 40 Under 40 honors and an Avvo Rating of 10.0. That mix of statewide trial recognition and top-tier peer review ratings supports the firm’s reputation as a leading criminal defense practice on California’s Central Coast.

Address: 7 West Figueroa St., Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Phone: (805) 742-8869

Website: https://santabarbaracriminaldefenselawyers.com/areas-we-serve/goleta/