Atty. Barry Thomas Simons
Barry Thomas Simons is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, driving while intoxicated, juvenile law and 2 other areas of law. Barry received a B.S. degree from American University, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Laguna Beach, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Barry Thomas Simons at a Glance
Barry Thomas Simons is a Member based in Laguna Beach, California, practicing at The Law Offices Of Barry T Simons. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California (1972) and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1971) and American University B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County (Board of Directors, 1981) and South Orange County (Board of Directors, 1980-1995 President, 1986) Bar Association State Bar of California National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serves clients in Laguna Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry Thomas Simons
- Barry Thomas Simons is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, driving while intoxicated, juvenile law and 2 other areas of law
- Barry received a B.S. degree from American University, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Barry practices at The Law Offices of Barry T. Simons in Laguna Beach, CA
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DUI / DWI Defense in Laguna Beach
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Criminal Defense in Laguna Beach
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Juvenile Law in Laguna Beach
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Appellate Practice in Laguna Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Laguna Beach
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Laguna Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Laguna Beach Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Laguna Beach Choose Barry Thomas Simons
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barry Thomas Simons's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, juvenile, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Barry Thomas Simons brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California and U.S. Supreme Court, Barry Thomas Simons can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and juvenile, Barry Thomas Simons can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Laguna Beach
A Laguna Beach-based practice means Barry Thomas Simons attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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