"Peer rating service of outstanding lawyer"

"Rated as Super Lawyers since 2015"

“Young Guns: Stars of the Wild West"

Diana Lytel shares cover of Verdict Magazine:

Defense Attorney ranked as AV Rating

Highest Preeminent 5.0 out 5.0

LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP Lawyers Know the System! This former Santa Barbara Police Officer and Investigator of ten years can spot the mistakes that could result in a reduction or dismissal of your case. In the brief time since your arrest, the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office has had sufficient opportunity to prepare a case against you. With their attorneys paid to work against you, your best defense is to have an expert on your side!

You deserve the best legal defense

Attorneys with LYTEL & LYTEL, LLP have been recognized with the highest reputation in the profession with the coveted A-V Rating (highest preeminent) from the Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Highest Avvo “10 Superb” rating, Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, TOP 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers and the Nation’s Top 1% Attorneys. Our highly experienced Central Coast criminal attorneys and staff are prepared to guide you through this ordeal.

Diana P. Lytel, Partner

Ms. Lytel is listed as a Premier DUI Attorney with the American Association of Attorneys.

Diana Lytel has also been recognized for her legal excellence by Super Lawyers® and with an AV® Rating, the highest “Preeminent 5.0/5.0” in her legal profession. As a seasoned attorney with considerable jury trial experience, clients have benefited from her impressive record of courtroom successes.

Diana Lytel previously held senior roles with prestigious law firms recognized as Super Lawyers®, Best Lawyers in America and AV rated. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles where she also minored in Anthropology. Ms. Lytel received her J.D. in 2006 from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Admitted to practice in the State of California, Ms. Lytel has experience in both federal and state courts.

Honors/Memberships/Service:

2020-2021 Super Lawyers®| Top 5% Southern California
2015 – 2020 Super Lawyers® Rising Star | Top 2.5% Southern California
AV® Rating | Highest Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell®
2021 President | Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)
Magazine Cover Verdict Magazine “Young Guns: Stars of the Wild West,” multi-page feature on Ms. Lytel (12/17)
2018 Board of Director | California Defense Counsel (CDC)
2015-2018 Board of Director | ASCDC
2017 “President’s Award” Recipient | ASCDC
2018 Vice President & Board of Director | Santa Barbara Women Lawyers
2017-2018 Board of Director | Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation
2016-2018 Co-Chair Membership Guide Committee | DRI, Civil Litigation Defense Organization
2015-2017 Co-Chair General Premises Liability Committee | ASCDC
2016-2017 Co-Chair Diversity Committee | ASCDC
Judge for Teen Court Program | Santa Barbara (Community Pro Bono work)
Latina Lawyers Bar Association
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Ventura County Bar Association

Roger Burton Lytel, Partner (recently retired)

Roger Lytel has practiced law for over two decades and has spearheaded thousands of criminal cases to a successful conclusion. Mr. Lytel has been ranked as the Nation’s Top 1% Attorneys, Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers and holds the Highest”Superb 10“ ratings standing from Avvo Lawyer Rating service.

His legal prowess in the courtroom and his distinguished reputation for resolving complex legal matters has resulted in Mr. Lytel receiving the highest Five Star AVVO Clients’ Choice Award.

He has also been nominated in the Business Digest for the Best Legal Services in Santa Barbara County.

Honors/Memberships/Service:

Mr. Lytel is a recognized leader in the legal community receiving the Mayor’s Commendation for “Outstanding Service to the City of Santa Barbara,” has been the recipient of the Governor’s Special Commendation and has served as a Board of Director for non-profit organizations.

Ranked Nation’s Top 1% Attorneys | The National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC)

Highest “Superb 10” Top Attorney | Avvo Lawyer Rating Service

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers The National Trial Lawyers Association

Distinguished Excellent Lawyer | Martindale-Hubbell®

California State Bar
California Public Defenders Association
American Bar Association
Barrister With Inns of Court
Santa Barbara County Bar Association
Santa Barbara Barristers
California Deuce Defenders
Los Angeles County Bar Association

Lawyer Roger Lytel | Lawyer DUI & DWI

Dedicated to Excellence

Satisfied Client Stories

"Roger knows how to get cases dismissed and reduced....Roger Lytel eased our fears from the first time we spoke. He made a difficult situation bearable and got our son's DUI case successfully dismissed. We're so grateful to Roger and highly recommend him to anyone in Santa Barbara who needs a lawyer. We feel confident that if you interview several lawyers, you'll want to choose Roger as we did!"
Melissa, 4-14-11
"....With his knowledge of the law and his connections in the Santa Barbara community, Roger can do more than most Santa Barbara attorneys in terms of getting charges dismissed and/or reduced. That's wonderful... We're not surprised that Roger was nominated by Business Digest for providing the "Best Legal Services in Santa Barbara County." Thank you, Roger, for what you contribute to the Santa Barbara community... and your legal expertise and personal integrity!"
Jackson, 10-11-10
"Professional, Knowledgeable, Dependable and Caring, Roger is the Poster Child for what an attorney should be like. He assisted our family with a typical Isla Vista College Kid situation. Calmed our fears and handled the legal proceedings in an expeditous manner. It could have been a really bad situation had Roger not been there. He has remained an advocate for our family in Real Estate Consultations and Slander Consultation. We highly recommend Roger as an advocate in any legal circumstance and particularly in defense. If you have a College age child who likes to party, put Roger's phone number in their cell phone!"
Carla, 9-8-10