A Santa Barbara Legal Team

With More Than 50 Years of Legal Experience

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Tirelessly Fighting for the Criminally Accused

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Hundreds of Case Dismissals for Our Clients

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Santa Barbara Criminal Defense Lawyers

Fighting to Protect Your Freedom, Your Rights, and Your Future

Whether this is your first encounter with the criminal justice system or you've faced criminal charges in the past, Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP is here to protect your rights, freedom, and future. When we represent a client, we put ourselves in their shoes and handle the case as if our future depended on the outcome. If you've been arrested, contact our firm today to request a FREE case evaluation to discuss your legal options.


Our attorneys have over 50 years of collective legal experience, as well as more than 200 jury trials and hundreds of case dismissals. If you are facing criminal charges, we're ready to handle your defense.

A History of Successful Case Results

We firmly believe that getting to know our clients and taking a personal interest in their future in large part is what contributes to a successful case outcome. As a full-service criminal defense firm, Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP has experience handling a wide range of criminal cases, from DUI to narcotics offenses and sex offenses to fraud. Below, we've listed some representative case results.
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
10 Best Attorney 2016
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Why Hire Our Firm?

When going through serious legal matters, do not put your case in the hands of just any attorney. Rather, work with a team who has earned respected reputation for outstanding legal service and a track record of success.

Strong & Attentive Counsel Available 24/7 profile

No Recovery, No Fees for All Injury Cases

50+ Years of Combined Legal Experience

1000's of Cases Handled In & Out of Court

Serving Montecito, Isla Vista, Goleta, Carpinteria & Beyond

In addition to the city of Santa Barbara, Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP also serves the entire county of Santa Barbara including the following locations:

We also represents both students and staff at University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) facing criminal charges.

Contact Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP Today

At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP, we’re equipped to handle all types of felony and misdemeanor charges. If you’ve been arrested, contact our firm for a free case evaluation to discuss your defense.

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