Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys
Philip Dunn, Mandee Sanderson and Ayala Benefraim are criminal defense attorneys with 45 years of experience in winning cases at the Ventura County Courthouse. If your loved one or colleague has been arrested, you have questions that we want to answer because knowledge is the first line of criminal defense in Ventura and Los Angeles.
If you are Arrested or are the Target of an Investigation
- You have the right to an attorney – Use this right!
- Anything you say will be used against you – Say Nothing without an attorney!
- You have questions right now that need answers – Call for a free consultation!
DUI – You need representation before 10 days are up after receiving your DUI or you risk losing your driver’s license on Day 31. Demand a hearing!
FELONY THREE STRIKES – If there is a possibility of being convicted of a serious or violent felony, you need a criminal attorney representing you in court. California has the most punitive Three Strikes law for felony convictions and you will not want the prosecutor pressuring you into a guilty plea.
DRUGS & NARCOTICS – There is a major difference between a misdemeanor or felony for personal use and a felony possession for sale, sales or transportation. The difference is often a judgment call made by the local prosecutor, which is why you should have vigorous defense by an experienced criminal defense attorney.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – These are often the most defensible charges, as the charges alleged are often greatly exaggerated, or entirely fabricated. Early investigation and an aggressive defense can often make the difference in these cases.
TRUTH, NOT BRAVADO – Dunn & Sanderson is as good a criminal defense law office as you will find. Dunn & Sanderson is an experienced law firm with successful results as you will find by exploring our website. If you have been arrested or are the target of a criminal investigation, you need help from attorneys who win their cases – and just as often, we at Dunn & Sanderson are able to resolve your case successfully without charges being filed. We do not know why you need an attorney, but we will not judge you. We will listen and when we help you, we will defend you to the fullest extent of the law to resolve your problem successfully.
OFFICE LOCATION – The Law Office of Dunn & Sanderson focuses its practice in criminal defense and is strategically placed in Westlake Village, California. We offer our criminal defense attorney services to clients from both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Our main office is within minutes of Calabasas, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and only a 20 minute drive from the San Fernando Valley.
VENTURA COURTHOUSE LOCATION – Clients arrested in Ventura County may also visit our Ventura office located across the street from the Ventura Courthouse and just a quick drive from Camarillo, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Fillmore and Santa Barbara.
ALWAYS PUTTING CLIENTS FIRST – We believe everyone is entitled to the very best legal representation at an affordable price. Our approach to the practice of law is to put the client first by standing up for the client's rights, no matter what the circumstances.
Our attorneys are highly experienced, aggressive and willing to fight for your rights.
Accounts of Success
April 2, 2008: After being pulled over for driving over 75 mph female client was found to have a BAC of .08% and was arrested. After retaining our office Her DUI charges were dismissed on day of trial.
March 27, 2008: Driver's License returned to client in full: The DMV suspended a client's license when he was found passed out at wheel. Our Attorneys arranged a series of medical exams and produced information at the DMV hearing proving our client was safe to drive.
March 21, 2008: Felony Charges of Domestic Violence dismissed at Arraignment after discussions between our Office and the District Attorneys Office.
March 12, 2008: License returned to client charged with DUI after successful DMV hearing.
January 11, 2008: Charges of Criminal/Terrorist threats dismissed on eve of trial out of Van Nuys Superior Court.
December 20, 2007: Felony charges of Battery and False Imprisonment dropped and client discharged after preliminary hearing.
December 7, 2007: Successfully appealed a permanent license suspension imposed by the DMV and an unrestricted license was returned to client after passing written and driving tests.
November 9, 2007: After a new law was imposed causing client to be listed on the Megan's Law website for a 20 year old conviction, our office successfully appealed the Department of Justice's decision and had the client's name and personal information removed from the website.
November 7, 2007: Charges of Insurance Fraud are dismissed at Preliminary Hearing after a full day of testimony. Client is exonerated of all charges.
November 1, 2007: Charges dropped against man arrested for Domestic Violence and corporal injury to a spouse.
September 20, 2007: License returned by DMV to client charged with DUI after successful hearing.
August 24, 2007: DUI charges Dismissed on date of Trial.
August 20, 2007: Charges of Attempted Murder against two brothers are dropped with the case dismissed against one and leaving the other brother with misdemeanor charges and credit for time served. see entire news story.
