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Neil Shouse
Shouse Law Group
2625 Townsgate Road
Suite 330
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: (805) 648-1680 | Fax: (310) 496-1286
http://www.shouselaw.com/office_ventura.html
Former Prosecutor Now Fighting For You-Los Angeles, CA
Legal Topic
Criminal Defense
Preferred New Clients
I help clients to avoid jail time and the consequences of criminal convictions.
Sub-Categories
Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Appeals
- Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- False Identification
- Truancy
- Military Crimes (UCMJ)
- Misdemeanors
- Parole
- Probation
- Perjury
- Plea Negotiation
- Search & Seizure
- Victims' Rights
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Parking Tickets & Towing
- Traffic - Moving Violations
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
- Expungement or Expunction
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Constitutional Rights Defense
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Corporate Espionage & Sabotage
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Insider Trading
- Insurance Claims
- Money Laundering
- Public Offerings
- Racketeering & RICO
- Securities Fraud
- Smuggling
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Trade Secrets
- Wire Transfer
- Arson
- Burglary
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
- Trafficking in Women
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery
Bar Admissions
CA, Dec 1997
Bar Number: 192617
Other Court Admissions
California State Courts.
Association Memberships
California State Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, San Bernardino County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National College for DUI Defense.
Continuing Education
I attend more than a dozen criminal law specialty seminars and training programs per year.
Papers and Publications
"Penal Code 211: Constructing Theories of Constructive Possession"
Example Cases
I successfully tried the alleged murder by a college student of her mother.
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Harvard Law School
City:
Cambridge
State:
MA
Year:
1997
Honors:
With Honors.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law Review.
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of California at Berkeley
City:
Berkeley
State:
CA
Year:
1994
Honors:
Highest distinction, Dean's list, Phi Beta Kappa.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Philosophy.
Degree:
Graduate Studies
School:
MIT
City:
Cambridge
State:
MA
Year:
1997
Focus and Accomplishments:
Statistical Analysis.
Number of Attorneys
6
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
We are a team of relentless attorneys practicing criminal defense exclusively. We have San Bernardino County offices in
San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga, and we have a San Gabriel Valley office in West Covina.
Previous Employment Summary
I served for five years as Deputy District Attorney of Los Angeles County where I successfully prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from DUI to murder. Before that, I was a litigator at the corporate law firm of Sidley & Austin.
Activities and Awards
I travel extensively.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I encourage clients to educate themselves on legal issues.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
This does not happen very frequently in criminal defense practice.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
It's not a good idea in the criminal law context.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to be a lawyer because I like fighting for people.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
In particular, my background as a criminal prosecutor helps me be a better lawyer. It gives me critical insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system. I put the experience and the contacts I gained to work for my clients as a criminal defense attorney.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I decided on my specialty because I like advocating for the underdog; I like taking on the awesome powers of the state.
What do you like best about your career?
I most like the relationships built with clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have a team of three full-time California criminal defense lawyers. We also have several "of counsel" California criminal defense attorneys.
What are your strengths and style?
My unique strength is I never believe that any case is hopeless.
My style is steadfast.
Personal Interests:
I enjoy travel, the theater and my Chihuahua.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We determine price on a case-by-case basis.
Hourly Rates
All of our services are based on a flat fee.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, we offer a free initial consultation and case evaluation.
Typical Retainer
We determine price on a case-by-case basis.
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