Atty. Erick W Ward
Erick W Ward is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, violent crime, federal crime and 3 other areas of law. Erick received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Federal Crime & More Attorney · Serving Santa Monica, CA · 26+ Years Experience
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About Erick W Ward at a Glance
Erick W Ward is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Law Offices of Erick W. Ward. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in California (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (2002), Idaho (2007), and Oregon (2007). Educated at Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 2000) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S., 1996). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erick W Ward
- Erick W Ward is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, violent crime, federal crime and 3 other areas of law
- Erick received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Erick practices at Law Offices of Erick W. Ward in Santa Monica, CA
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Erick W Ward's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erick W Ward handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Monica.
DUI / DWI Defense in Santa Monica
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Criminal Defense in Santa Monica
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Federal Crimes in Santa Monica
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White Collar Crimes in Santa Monica
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Sex Crimes in Santa Monica
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Monica-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Monica Choose Erick W Ward
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 Erick W Ward's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Erick W Ward brings 26+ 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, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, and Idaho, Erick W Ward 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 federal crimes, Erick W Ward can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Monica
A Santa Monica-based practice means Erick W Ward 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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