Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC is a distinguished law firm serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, specializing in criminal defense, personal injury, family law, civil litigation, and victims’ rights advocacy. With over 125 years of combined attorney experience and a record of winning more than 250 trials, the firm is known for taking on complex, high-stakes cases that other firms may avoid. Their client-first, community-driven approach has earned them recognition as a Best Law Firm and a reputation for bold, compassionate legal representation.
The firm’s attorneys bring extensive trial experience and a commitment to justice, particularly for survivors, students, and individuals whose rights have been overlooked. They offer personalized counsel across a wide range of practice areas, often challenging powerful institutions such as government agencies, schools, and large corporations. Their team includes certified mediators and litigators who are deeply embedded in the Central Coast community, providing both aggressive courtroom advocacy and empathetic guidance through difficult personal and legal challenges.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense (including Assault, Carjacking, Domestic Violence, DUI, Drug Charges, Juvenile Defense, Manslaughter, Murder, Probation Violation, Theft Crimes, Vehicular Manslaughter, White Collar Crimes)
- Personal Injury (including Assault & Battery Injuries, Auto Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Burn Injuries, Bus Accidents, Catastrophic Injuries, Construction Accidents, Delivery Truck Accidents, Dog Bites, E-Bike Accidents, Lyft Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Premises Liability, Semi Truck Accidents, Slip and Fall, Sports Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Uber Accidents, Uninsured Motorists, Wrongful Death)
- Family Law (including Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Cohabitation Agreement, Divorce, Grandparents Rights, Legal Separation, Mediation, Nuptial Agreements, Protection From Abuse, Restraining Orders)
- Civil Litigation (including Workplace Discrimination & Harassment, Civil Rights, Employee Discrimination, Education Rights, Constitutional Rights)
- Sexual Abuse Cases (including Abuse On Campus, Sexual Assault In Schools, Sexual Assault On College Campuses, Sexual Harassment)
- Victims of Crimes Advocacy (including Title IX Rights)
- Mediation Services
- Post-Conviction Relief
The firm serves clients throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Carpinteria, and Santa Maria, with a number of attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers and the firm honored with awards such as Family Friendly Law Firm of the Year. Their deep local ties and bilingual capabilities ensure accessible and responsive legal support for diverse communities across California’s Central Coast.
