Fighting for Your Freedom: Caring, Aggressive, Experienced Criminal Defense in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties

At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we care about you as a client and as a person. I am a Ventura County criminal defense attorney who has the skill and experience to provide you with the best defense possible, the heart to genuinely care about you and your case, the determination to fight for you in court, and the integrity to treat you with respect as a client and as a person.

Making the System Work for You: Your Ventura Criminal Defense Attorney

As a former Deputy Public Defender in Mendocino County, I developed extensive experience successfully defending hundreds of clients against all types of charges, ranging from Driving Under the Influence (DUI), to Domestic Violence and Violent Crimes, to Drug Offenses including Under the Influence, Possession, and Transportation, to Property Crimes. As a fighter for my clients, I received the “Fly in the Ointment” award from the Mendocino County Criminal Defense Bar Association. In private practice in Ventura County since 2009, I am dedicated to protecting your individual rights and to providing you with the highest level of personalized representation.

My Trial Highlights Include :

DUI: Hung jury in favor of the defense in a DUI case with a .11/.12 alleged blood alcohol level and an accident
 - Result: Case Dismissed
Felony Drug Charge: Hung jury in favor of the defense in a felony drug possession and transportation case where my client was the only person in the car with the drugs
 - Result: Case Dismissed
Violent Crime: Not Guilty in a domestic violence case involving a history of alleged domestic violence and expert psychiatric testimony
 - Result: Not Guilty

In addition to excellent results at trial and for clients charged with DUI in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, I have achieved recent dismissals for clients on charges ranging from Hit and Run, to Theft and Check Fraud, to Criminal Threats. In cases where my clients face drug charges or other charges where drugs are the underlying cause, I do everything possible to help my clients avoid jail or prison and get the treatment they need. In a recent case where my client was charged with multiple felony drug, theft, and fraud offenses, I successfully argued to get my client a one year residential treatment program instead of almost seven years in prison. I have also worked directly with treatment programs to make sure that clients are successful on their road to recovery. At The Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we never give up on you or on your case.

Contact me today at (805) 477-0327 to discuss the details of your case and all your options. At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we take care of our clients. We aggressively defend clients facing a wide range of criminal charges, including:

  • Driving Under the Influence and other Driving Offenses
  • Drug Crimes: Sales, Transportation, Possession, Under the Influence
  • Property Crimes: Burglary, Theft, Identity Theft, and Fraud
  • Crimes of Violence: Domestic Violence, Assault and Battery, Robbery, Criminal Threat
  • Probation Violations
  • Expungements to Clear Your Record

Look no further. You’ve found your Ventura criminal defense attorney. I will give you the personal attention you deserve and fight for you with the passion and experience your case demands. For a Ventura criminal defense attorney who’s always on your side and committed to getting you the best results possible, contact us now.