About the Team

Treating Clients with Respect & Dignity

Clients that choose Ridley Defense realize that it’s not good enough to have just an adequate attorney. Doug Ridley is a former Deputy District Attorney and one of the most talented attorneys practicing in Southern California today. Doug brings more than 25 years of experience and relationships within the courts to your case. Ridley Defense is focused on getting the best possible resolution on criminal cases for our clients. Criminal Defense is the ONLY law that we practice. We are passionate, experienced, and a caring hand during challenging times.

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About Ridley Defense

Compassionate & Dedicated Attorneys Fighting for You

Benefits of an Experienced Prosecutor

Ridley Defense practices in a very proactive way. Because of Doug’s experience in reviewing, investigating, and prosecuting all kinds of criminal cases we are very comfortable interfacing with law enforcement, experts, and prosecutors even BEFORE your first court date or pre-arrest. We can often solve a problem BEFORE it becomes a problem. We can assist with advocacy, avoiding prosecution, understanding and attaining bail, and of course defense of your case. Our first step in handling charges that are sent to the District Attorney’s office (i.e. you have been contacted via phone, arrested, cited or sent a summons to appear) is to see if your case is eligible for dismissal or a reduction in charges.

Just tell us what happened, and we’ll take care of the rest. Guilty or Innocent, we can help. No judgment, we help put families back together.

Our Firm’s Process

Our normal process includes a heavy review of your case to make sure that paperwork was completed properly by law enforcement, evidence was collected in the required way, you were questioned constitutionally, and more. If there are flaws in your case, we pride ourselves on finding them and attaining a dismissal or reduction in charges from the prosecutor. We take a human approach to this part of your case as well. Often a prosecutor can be swayed to reject or reduce your charges if your character merits. Once a case proceeds and is filed, there are still many ways that we can win your case.

If you find yourself in need of a criminal lawyer, hire one who has experience, knowledge, passion and knows how to win. We are local and we know how to get you the absolute best possible outcome for your case.

Call us today at (805) 429-4819.

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Logan Clark
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The force is strong with Ridley Defense. After calling a few different offices we decided to go with Ridley defense to handle our case. Ola was so attentive and responsive. Doug was patient with us, took the time to explain our options, and seemed genuinely sympathetic to our situation . The end result could not have been better and it's all because of Ridley Defense.
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Daniel Gregoire
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I was represented by Tal Koyman who had a great attitude and timeliness with his work. He took care of everything before my court date within a few weeks notice, and made sure to fill me in on every step of the process. He communicated very well and kept things simple. I'd recommend his service to anyone who needs it.
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Gerardo Castellanos
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I can't say enough how great this team is and especially Tal In particular. They handled 2 previous DUI cases and managed to reduce my fines tremendously and even helped me avoid additional jail on time on the second offense. Today I had court and they were able to get one of my charges dismissed. Not only that but they also managed to drop jail time from a possible 200 days down to only 20 days. Im truly amazed by the work they've done. They saved me from getting a 3rd and I can't thank them enough. Already recommended them to a couple friends and will keep spreading the word about the great work they do!!
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Shawn Kimsey
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Tal Koyman represented me on behalf of Ridley Defense, and I cannot be more pleased. Clearly a key part of this excellent, professional organization- Tal stepped me through the process clearly and thoroughly. None of my lay questions were discounted, but rather answered fully and respectfully. Expectations were set clearly, so there were no surprises - and even after the arrangement had technically concluded, Mr. Koyman made himself available and continued to provide valuable support. I cannot recommend Tal & Ridley Defense more highly.
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Carlos Martinez
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Ridley Defense provided me with a great lawyer. Tal help me with my DUI and help me get my drivers licenses. He got the case’s drop to infraction and got the fines suspended. Didn’t have to do any jail time. Thank you Tal.
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Sam Laabs
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Taal represented me and got the best outcome possible. He seemed like he had my best interest at heart. Would definitely recommend 👍🏾
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Michael Zalik
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I highly recommend Ridley Defense to anyone in need of experienced legal help. I moved away from the Los Angeles area and needed help resolving a legal matter that would’ve otherwise required me to be present in court. Tal Koyman was responsive, helpful and helped minimize the stress of my case!
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Working with Ridley Defense has been absolutely amazing. I was able to first work with Danielle Tamir who was really great and very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Danielle was very friendly, kind, and informative as well. My representative for my case was Tal Koyman; who is the most empathetic, supportive, phenomenal, informational and down to earth person/lawyer. He was beyond helpful, empathetic and understanding. He did an amazing job at explaining the process and everything that was going to happen. He made sure my anxiousness never overwhelmed me and kept me grounded. We went over the law first so that we could better understand my case. With everything that was brought up, he informed me and went over it with me. I live very far and Tal drove out to represent me and spent time explaining everything to me; drove over 3+ hours back and forth because of his commitment to his clients. Tal continues to check up on me and is always there for anything I might need. He is dedicated and helpful, I am not only a client but an actual person to him! I could never thank him enough.
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Rebecca Baird
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Tal Koyman was my attorney. After retaining him, he immediate went to work and provided positive results the next day. He genuinely cared and consistenly kept me looped in. Highly recommend him for anyone in need of a lawyer. He went to court for me so I didn't have to fly out of state to attend. Within 30 days I received the best possible outcome for my case. Thanks Tal!

Practice Areas

Secure Your Best Outcome with Ridley

Bringing on Ridley Defense as early as possible gives you the greatest potential for a favorable outcome. Depending on the circumstances, it may be to your benefit to have our office contact the District Attorney’s office prior to your case being filed. Let us get to work early to give you the best possible outcome. Our attorneys have successfully obtained reductions and dismissals to charges before the case is even filed. Ridley Defense will also assist with getting your loved one released from custody, walking you through posting bail or pretrial services.

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Whether you need advice, negotiation, damage control, or aggressive courtroom representation, our caring, compassionate, and tactically brilliant attorneys will fight for you.

Ventura
701 E Santa Clara St Suite A, Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 429-4819
Westlake Village
2629 Townsgate Rd Suite #235D, Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 429-4819
Santa Barbara
7 W Figueroa St Suite 350,
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 429-4819
Malibu
29201 Heathercliff Rd #1206, Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 858-4529
Simi Valley
2655 First St #250A,
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 429-4819
Moorpark
165 East High Street, Suite 200
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 429-4819
Calabasas
5023 Parkway Calabasas
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-4529
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