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.
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 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) 208-1866.
"Doug Ridley is extremely knowledgeable and ethical. He gives a ton of his time to educate and support his colleagues in the legal community (like me). I highly recommend him."
"I retained Ridley defense 2 years ago. I was stagnant and ready to give up. I am active-duty military, I potentially could have lost everything I have ever worked hard for. My life seemed to have been moving in slow motion because this case was stagnant. Unfortunately, military diversion did not work in my situation! I was assigned Danielle and Tal, once they took over the case, they fought long and hard for me! The professionalism they displayed was phenomenal!! I was unsure what the outcome was going to be every day for almost a month. I can just say they fought hard and it really paid off!"
"I never thought I'd need the services that Mr. Ridley's Defense team offers. Writing this gives me anxiety and tears fill my eyes. After countless days and lost sleep, I came across Ridley Defense. I researched Ridley Defense inside out before contacting him. This was the scariest thing I'd ever been through in my life and everything was on the line. My boyfriend Is a Master at Arm's in the United States Navy with 14 years of service. I knew I was going to need someone who understood the military side of the law just as well as the civilian side. We needed someone who was going to understand the life that was in their hands, and we were at their mercy. This was a long 2 year process due to Covid but in August 2022 the Trial began. Doug Ridley met with us for the first time in person and I think meeting in person he got to see what 2 years of stress on a family really looked like. Danielle and Tal were our two lead attorneys. Danielle, this woman is an extraordinary attorney. Tal, was so calming and understood that emotions were running high and we could barely breathe. I assure you; you can trust Ridley Defense. Our family walked away with a VICTORY. We are now able to move forward with our life. This team was a wonderful blessing and I wish them all continued success. To Danielle and Tal, thank you isn't enough!"
Whether you need advisement, negotiation, damage control, or aggressive courtroom representation, our caring, compassionate, and tactically brilliant attorneys will fight for you.