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Address
1215 De La Vina Street, Suite I
Santa Barbara, California 93101 (Santa Barbara Co.)
Phone
805-962-3344; 805-962-0026
Average Client Review Rating
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Average Peer Review Rating
5.0
out of 5
 Free Initial Consultation  Accepts Credit Cards (Main Office) Mr. Balash is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He has been handling Criminal Law matters for over 30 years. He is joined in the firm by Ms. Haaland-Ford who has also dedicated her practice to Criminal Law. If you are looking for an aggressive, understanding and knowledgeable team you have come to the right place. We pride ourselves on providing clients with the best service possible during what can be an extremely troubling and overwhelming experience. Our firm handles all levels of criminal defense from traffic matters, DUI, alcohol and drug related offenses, assault and battery, juvenile cases, domestic violence, sex offenses and more. Please see our list of practice areas. If you have a pending criminal case, have been arrested or cited for a criminal matter or there is a pending criminal investigation you want to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Our office can be reached 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Statement of PracticeCriminal Defense, DUI, Drug and Alcohol Related Crimes, Felonies, Homicide, Death Penalty, Juvenile Criminal Law, Misdemeanors, Parole and Probation, Sexual Assault, Traffic Violations, Vandalism, Assault and Battery, Hit and Run, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Resisting Arrest, Domestic Violence, Burglary, Capital Offenses, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Fraud, Drivers License Suspension, Driving While Intoxicated, Expungements, Extortion, Felonies, Forgery, Manslaughter, Money Laundering, Murder, Parole and Probation, Post-Conviction Remedies, Search and Seizure, Sex Crimes, Shoplifting, Stalking, Theft, Traffic Violations, Vehicular Homicide, Weapons Charges. Firm Size: 2
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Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Address1215 De La Vina Street, Suite I
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (Santa Barbara Co.)
PhonePhone: 805-962-3344; 805-962-0026
Fax: 805-966-9606
Website
http://www.criminallawsantabarbara.com
Office HoursMonday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: By Appointment Only
MEMBERS OF FIRMSteve R. Balash, Jr. (Criminal Law Specialist) born Bradley, Ohio, August 9, 1937; admitted to bar, 1968, District of Columbia; 1969, California; 1973, U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Central Districts of California; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1960); University of San Diego (J.D., 1968). Member: Santa Barbara County and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; California Public Defenders Association; California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. [Major, U.S. Marine Corps, 1960-1970]. (Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). Reported Cases: Scull v. Superior Court (1988) 206 Ca. App. 3d 784, 254 Cal. Rptr. 24; People v. Zamora (1976) 18 Cal.3d 538, 134 Cal.Rptr. 784; People v. Sweet (Cal.App 2 Dist. 1989) 207 Cal.App.3d 78, 254 Cal.Rptr. 567. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Capital Punishment; Trial Practice; Felonies; Homicide; Sex Crimes; Assault and Battery; Burglary; Capital Offenses; Criminal Conspiracy; Criminal Defense; Criminal Fraud; Criminal Investigation; Criminal Prosecution; Death Penalty; Forgery; Manslaughter; Murder; Parole and Probation; Post-Conviction Remedies; Search and Seizure; Sexual Assault; Theft; Vehicular Homicide; Weapons Charges.Email: Steve R. Balash, Jr.
Tara Haaland-Ford (Senior Attorney) born Novato, California, September 1, 1972; admitted to bar, 2000, California. Education: University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1995); University of San Francisco Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2000). Vice President, Santa Barbara Teen Legal Clinic. Chairperson, Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Commission. Past President of the Barristers' Club of Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Teen Court Judge. Member: Santa Barbara County Bar Association; American Bar Association; California Attorneys for Criminal Justice; California Public Defenders Association; Santa Barbara Criminal Defense Lawyers Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Barristers Club of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara Women Lawyers. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; DUI; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Juvenile Criminal Law; Misdemeanors; Parole and Probation; Sexual Assault; Traffic Violations; Juvenile Delinquency; Juvenile Law; Assault and Battery; Burglary; Criminal Fraud; Criminal Investigation; Criminal Prosecution; Drivers License Suspension; Forgery; Search and Seizure; Sex Crimes; Theft; Weapons Charges.Email: Tara Haaland-Ford
Both Steve Balash and Tara Haaland-Ford are members of the California State Bar.
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