Atty. David Michael Lehr

Atty. David Michael Lehr

David M. Lehr, Esq., is a defense attorney whose credentials include 13 years of experience with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

Ventura Ventura 33 J. Erfahrung 33 year
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David Michael Lehr is a Founder based in Ventura, California, practforg at David Lehr Law. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Ventura, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David M. Lehr, Esq., is a defense attorney whose credentials include 13 years of experience with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office
  • As a practitioner in the field of Criminal Law, Attorney Lehr has had the opportunity to exercise his legal talents both as a prosecutor and an advocate for offenders accused of criminal misdemeanor and felony charges
  • At the onset of his career, Lehr's focus and aplomb were implemented in pursuits of justice on the behalf of Ventura County and the State of California
  • During his tenure as a prosecuting attorney, Lehr was able to develop and demonstrate his substantial courtroom skills and work his way from being the new Deputy District Attorney in 1993 to being recognized as the Outstanding Team Prosecutor of 2006
  • During his prosecutorial career, Mr. Lehr was responsible for successfully bringing ninety-nine jury trials to verdict, and in 2006 alone he resolve more than 1,000 felony cases, without going to trial
  • By the end of his tenancy with the Ventura County District Attorney's Office, Mr. Lehr had determined that his skills might be better put to use by practicing criminal defense
  • The insights and experience that he had gained through his work as a prosecuting attorney provided him with an advantageous perspective of the law and the strategies utilized to bring suspected criminals to justice
  • And his advantageous perspective could be utilized as an invaluable asset to help accused offenders face, fight and, in some cases, even defeat the charges being leveled against them
  • Dedicated, steadfast and well-versed with the intricacies of legal procedure, Attorney Lehr has received several acclamations and commendations for his work: Honors & Awards • 1996 Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Prosecutor of the Year • 1998 Victims' Rights Week Prosecutor of the Year • 2006 Senior Prosecutor - Outstanding Team of the Year (Ventura County DA's Office) Commendations "... [David] served the people of this community well and with distinction
  • He is very bright and an outstanding trial lawyer
  • This, combined with his high ethical standards and work ethic, will make him one of the county's premier private practitioners
  • I am very proud of his accomplishments!" - Michael D. Bradbury, Esq. "David is an experienced, top-level trial attorney and will provide excellent representation to any person facing a criminal charge of any nature or degree of seriousness
  • It is a great advantage to a criminal defense attorney's client to have an experienced trial attorney who is able to analyze a case from the unique perspective of the prosecutor in planning strategy and anticipating tactical moves." - Louis "Chuck" Samonsky, Esq. Professional Affiliations • 1993 California State Bar #165490 • 1998 - 2006 Criminal Justice Attorney's Association of Ventura County, Treasurer • 1998 - 2006 Ventura County Prosecutor's Association, Treasurer • 2006 - Present Ventura County Inns of Court Member, Board of Directors

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Ventura 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Where is David Michael Lehr's law office located?
David Michael Lehr's law practice is located in Ventura, California. The firm is David Lehr Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has David Michael Lehr practiced law?
David Michael Lehr has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Michael Lehr go to law school?
David Michael Lehr earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1990).
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What awards or recognition has David Michael Lehr receiandd?
David Michael Lehr's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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