Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP is a distinguished criminal defense law firm based in Ventura, California, specializing in providing aggressive and strategic legal representation for clients facing state and federal criminal charges. With over 50 years of combined legal experience and a record of handling thousands of cases, the firm stands out for its dedication to protecting clients’ rights and freedoms through skilled, results-driven advocacy.
The firm takes a thorough and proactive approach, conducting detailed case evaluations to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence and develop effective defense strategies. Their team appears at all hearings, including bail and parole suitability hearings, and is available 24/7 for urgent legal counsel. They serve individuals accused of crimes ranging from DUIs to serious felonies, emphasizing early intervention and personalized representation to achieve dismissals, reduced charges, or favorable outcomes.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Assault
- Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Crimes
- Federal Crimes
- DUI
- Felony
- Hit and Run
- Internet Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Mental Health Law
- Misdemeanor
- Murder
- Parole Suitability Hearings
- Prefile Intervention
- Probation Violations
- Sex Crimes
- Tax Fraud
- Theft Crimes
- Three Strikes
- Traffic Crimes
- Violent Crimes
- Warrants
- White Collar Crimes
- BUI (Boating Under the Influence)
- Commercial Driver DUI
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Drugged Driving (DUID)
- Out-of-State Driver DUI
- Underage DUI
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- DMV Hearings
- DUI School
- Mental Health Court
- Mental Health Diversion
- Restoration of Sanity
- 5250 Hearings
- Personal Injury (contingency fee basis)
The firm serves clients throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Palmdale, and offers services in both English and Spanish. Their notable achievements include successful case dismissals in matters involving attempted murder, felony forgery, domestic violence, and narcotics trafficking, demonstrating their capability in handling high-stakes criminal defense.
