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Your Trusted Legal Advocate in Santa Barbara
With over a decade of experience as a practicing attorney, I have dedicated my career to advocating for individuals facing complex legal challenges. My background as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Barbara and Shasta Counties has equipped me with insider knowledge of prosecutorial strategies, which I now leverage to defend clients charged with criminal offenses. Transitioning from prosecution to defense, I have successfully represented clients in thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUIs, drug offenses, and battery.In civil litigation, I specialize in employment law, assisting employees who have faced discrimination, harassment, or wage theft, while also representing plaintiffs in personal injury and civil restraint order cases. My practice is built on a commitment to personalized legal strategies, meticulous case analysis, and a relentless focus on achieving favorable outcomes for clients navigating the justice system.
Services
Criminal Defense
Employment Law
DUI Defense
Personal Injury
Drug Offenses
Appeals
Restraining Orders
Minor in Possession
Highlights and features
- We leverage insider prosecutorial experience to build stronger defense strategies
- Our firm has secured dismissals in thousands of criminal cases statewide
- Specialized expertise in employment law wage recovery and discrimination claims
- Personalized approach combining legal analysis with client-centered communication
- Proven track record in both criminal defense and civil litigation matters
What people say
Great representation
Keen logic
Huge relief
Efficient and knowledgeable
Best representation
Services
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges including DUIs, drug possession, and battery. Our former prosecutorial experience informs strategic case analysis to challenge evidence and reduce charges. Clients receive personalized defense strategies focused on case dismissal or minimized penalties through negotiated pleas or trial advocacy.
Employment Law
Our firm represents employees subjected to workplace discrimination, harassment, and wage theft. We handle wrongful termination claims and negotiate settlements for unpaid wages under California labor laws. With extensive civil litigation experience, we advocate for equitable workplace environments and secure compensation for victims of employment violations.
Personal Injury
We represent injury victims seeking compensation for medical expenses and lost wages following accidents. Our practice focuses on maximizing insurance settlements through evidence-based case building. Clients receive dedicated advocacy from initial consultation through litigation to ensure fair recovery for physical and emotional damages.
Restraining Orders
Our office assists clients seeking protection from harassment or stalking through civil restraining orders. We guide clients through the legal process to establish safety while challenging unfounded allegations against our clients. The practice combines urgent response with strategic courtroom advocacy to protect client interests.
DUI Defense
We provide immediate legal intervention for DUI arrests involving blood tests, breathalyzers, or field sobriety evaluations. Our defense strategy challenges chemical test accuracy and procedural violations to suppress evidence. Clients benefit from specialized knowledge of DUI law nuances to minimize license suspension and criminal penalties.
People
Tristan Verburgt
Attorney
Former Deputy District Attorney with 10+ years criminal law experience. Successfully dismissed complex felony cases using prosecutorial insights. Specializes in defending DUI, drug, and employment law cases while advocating for injury victims and workplace rights.
Questions
What criminal defense services do you offer?
We handle DUIs, drug offenses, battery, theft, and both felony/misdemeanor cases. Our former prosecutorial experience informs strategic defense planning to challenge evidence and reduce charges.
How do you handle employment law disputes?
We represent employees facing discrimination, harassment, and wage theft. Our practice secures compensation for unpaid wages and challenges wrongful termination through negotiated settlements or litigation.
Can you assist with personal injury claims?
Yes, we advocate for injury victims to recover medical expenses and lost wages. Our firm maximizes insurance settlements through evidence-based case building and trial-ready representation.
What makes your DUI defense unique?
Our DUI defense leverages insider knowledge of prosecutorial tactics. We challenge chemical test accuracy and procedural violations to suppress evidence and minimize penalties like license suspension.
Do you handle civil harassment restraining orders?
Yes, we assist clients seeking protection from harassment while defending against unfounded allegations. Our approach balances urgent safety needs with long-term legal strategy.
