Ventura Attorney: Helping You Protect Your Rights

At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we protect your rights and your freedom. Whether you are facing an illegal stop or arrest, a violation of your Constitutional rights, or charges that are unfounded and untrue, we fight for you. In our justice system, you are presumed innocent and any charges against you must be proven beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt. At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we believe in that principle and do everything possible to dismantle the case against you. We aggressively defend our clients against a wide range of misdemeanor and felony offenses ranging from DUI, to Drug Offenses, to Domestic Violence, to Theft and Property Crimes. Our team of skilled and experienced investigators, with over 75 years of combined law enforcement expertise, stands ready to support your case and help you get the best possible outcome.

An Attorney Who Cares About the Individual

As your attorney, I care about you as a client and as a person. In cases where my clients are facing drug charges or addiction issues that underlie the charged offense, I am committed to pursuing all alternative sentencing options and helping my clients avoid jail or prison. With the help of our mitigation specialist with specialized training and expertise in the area of addiction and treatment, we are able to make the best argument possible to get you or a loved one the treatment needed to be successful.

As a Deputy Public Defender, I enjoyed the chance to help clients protect their rights and find justice in the system. I represented hundreds of clients charged with offenses ranging from DUI, to Drug Offenses, to Domestic Violence and Property Crimes. As an attorney for my clients, I was awarded the “Fly in the Ointment” award by the Mendocino County Criminal Defense Bar Association.

My Trial Highlights Include :Driving Under the Influence: 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

To give our clients charged with Driving Under the Influence the best possible defense, your DUI retainer includes representation at your DMV hearing and review of your case by a forensic toxicology expert at no additional charge.

As a criminal defense attorney, I have found that it is in many small ways and through every case, even the seemingly small, that all of our rights are either championed or eroded. In private practice since 2009, I have enjoyed the opportunity to give my clients caring, personalized and aggressive representation. I have gotten excellent results for clients charged with DUI in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, helped clients charged with drug offenses avoid time in custody and seek treatment, and helped first-time drug offenders avoid a conviction through the Drug Diversion program.

When you have faced violations such as illegal stops and arrests, coerced confessions, and Miranda violations, we are on your side to make sure that your constitutional rights are respected and protected. I have gotten cases dismissed where clients were facing charges including Resisting Arrest, Hit and Run, Check Fraud, Theft, and Criminal Threats. In a recent case, I successfully argued to get a client facing multiple felony charges and close to seven years in prison the chance to do a one year residential drug treatment program.

Ventura County Attorney: We Believe In You

I am dedicated to the ideals of our Constitution and to making sure that your Constitutional rights are a reality. At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we make the system work for you. Along the road of life, it’s important to have someone who genuinely cares and who you trust standing by you, someone who is dedicated to your case and to helping you reach your goals, and someone who will fight for you even when the road is rough. At the Law Office of Jennifer Zide, we believe in you and in your case. You can count on us to always be on your side.

The Law Office of Jennifer Zide provides aggressive, committed criminal defense to clients facing a wide range of misdemeanor and felony 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

Calll us today at (805) 477-0327 to discuss the details of your case and all your options.