| AV Rated Highest Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® | Super Lawyers® | Top 100 Trial Lawyers | Nation's Top 1% Attorneys | Avvo Superb "10"  Rating |

Diana P. Lytel, Partner
Diana Lytel has 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:
 

• 2015 & 2016 Super Lawyers® Rising Star | Top 2.5% Southern California
• AV® Rated | Highest Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell®  
• 2015 & 2016 Ranked Top Women Attorneys | Southern California
• Board of Directors | Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)
• Co-Chair General Premises Liability Committee | ASCDC
• Co-Chair Diversity Committee  | ASCDC
• DRI | Civil Litigation Defense Organization | Committee Member 
• National Association of Professional Women
• Latina Lawyers Bar Association
• Santa Barbara County Bar Association 
• Santa Barbara Barristers
• Ventura County Bar Association
• Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association  
• Los Angeles County Bar Association

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Roger Burton Lytel, Partner
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

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     | Phone: 805.963.8100 | Email: info@lytellaw.com | Law Offices:  San Luis Obispo County & Santa Barbara County |

Attorneys are frequently in court but are available 24/7 via smartphone texting to 805.259.6205 or mobile email info@lytellaw.com 

Regions served with top criminal defense services: Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Nipomo, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach,  Oceano, Avila Beach, Cayucos, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo