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Pursue Your Dreams
Thank you for exploring the Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law. You’ve come to the right place if you’re
looking for the opportunity to launch a high-impact professional career through a convenient program combining
outstandin g instruction with affordable tuition.
We’re proud to provide a top-notch legal education in a regional setting. Our faculty members are highly
respected lawyers and judges who bring real-world experience into the curriculum. They create a collegial
learning environment that fosters confident, practice-ready attorneys who will serve their clients and
communities with the highest degree of integrity.
Our graduates earn the Juris Doctor degree and are academically eligible to sit for the California Bar
Examination. They’re well prepared to succeed no matter how they choose to use their legal education −
in private practice, government service or business. The vibrancy of our program is reflected in our 1,700+
alumni, including judges, judicial officers and lawyers who practice throughout the state.
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If our themes − quality, integrity and affordability − resonate with you, I hope you’ll give the Colleges of Law
a closer look as you plan a future in law.
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3. What Are the Colleges of Law
All About?
[ What we’re all about is you – the talented, inquisitive, highly motivated individual who is
inspired to meet the challenge of a professional career in law.
History Curriculum
Admission to Practice
The Santa Barbara & Ventura As the 21st century unfolds, our Law Outside California
Colleges of Law is a nonprofit rapidly changing society needs client-
educational institution with campuses centered, practice-ready attorneys. Graduates of the Colleges desiring
So, our stimulating curriculum
Accreditations and Philosophy of Admissions to practice law in states other than
in two of Southern California’s most
desirable coastal communities. Each integrates theory with practice,
Memberships California should be aware that
The Colleges of Law are committed
campus is part of a close-knit legal blending traditional courses with most states require graduation
Both the Ventura and the Santa to providing the opportunity
community in which an atmosphere of practical skills training in research, from a law school approved or
Barbara campuses have been for a solid legal education to
professionalism and civility prevails. writing, negotiation and oral advocacy. accredited by the American Bar
accredited by the Committee of qualified applicants. In addition
Each student also gains real-world Association or approved or
Bar Examiners of The State Bar of to graduates of four-year and
Our Ventura campus was founded in legal experience by completing a accredited by the state supreme
California for over 25 years. The community colleges, and applicants
Admission to 1969 by a group of local attorneys 65-hour pro bono internship under the Colleges are founding members with at least 60 semester units
court or examining committee as
Practice Law in and judges who sought to provide an supervision of a judge or attorney. This of the Association of California of academic college credits,
a prerequisite to taking the Bar
California opportunity for local residents to requirement highlights an attorney’s Accredited Law Schools (CALS), an exceptionally well-qualified
Examination in that state.
obtain law degrees without leaving ethical obligation to provide pro bono organization representing the law individuals without such college Study at, or graduation from,
Widely considered among their homes and jobs. Six years later, service while preparing students to schools accredited by The State Bar of credentials may be accepted into this law school may not qualify
the best regional law a legal educator and attorney founded meet the challenges of day-to-day law California. In keeping with our mission our program as “special students.” a student to take the Bar
programs in California, the Santa Barbara campus. In 1978 practice. to offer high-quality yet affordable Transfer students from other Examination or be admitted to
the Santa Barbara & the two schools merged and today
legal education, the Colleges have law schools are also eligible for practice law in jurisdictions other
Ventura Colleges of Law we’re known as one of California’s Students may, if they wish, earn
not sought nor do we intend to seek admission, providing they meet than California. A student who
have been accredited by premier regional law schools. a Certificate of Concentration by
accreditation by the American Bar certain requirements. The Colleges intends to seek admission to
the Committee of Bar focusing their elective energies in
do not discriminate on the basis of
Our reputation has grown as our Association. practice law outside of California
Examiners of The State one of four diverse fields: criminal,
race, sex, age, religion, national
graduates have proven themselves business, estate planning and family should contact the admitting
Bar of California since the or ethnic origin, sexual orientation,
to be well-trained legal professionals law. authority in that jurisdiction
1970s. Graduates are disability, marital status, or prior
able to serve the needs of individual for information regarding
academically qualified to To earn the Juris Doctor degree military service in admissions,
clients, businesses, nonprofit its education and admission
take the Bar Examination students must successfully complete employment or student services/
organizations and governmental requirements.
in California. Admission to entities throughout the state. 84 semester units. Although our activities.
the practice of law within program is considered part-time
the state of California is because attendance is generally
governed by the Office of required only three nights a week,
Admissions of The State students are able to complete a legal
Bar. Details are available education in 3-½ to 4 years.
at www.calbar.ca.gov.
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4. Do I Qualify for
The Special Student
Admission?
If you do not meet the academic requirements
for admission as a regular student but are at
least 21, you may apply as a special student.
Applicants in this category must be personally
Applicants are considered for
The Colleges of Law admit students admission in one of three categories,
interviewed by the Dean and provide, in addition
from diverse backgrounds so as to to the application materials required of all
as defined by The State Bar of
applicants, the following:
promote understanding in the classroom California.
and broaden the opportunity for access ● A minimum LSAT score in the 50th percentile
to the legal profession. We consider The Regular Student or above;
several factors including academic grade
We will consider you for admission as a ● Scores of at least “50” on College Level
point averages and, in some cases,
LSAT scores. Other criteria may weigh
regular student if you have: Examination Program (CLEP) tests as
required by the State Bar of California; and
What About Finances?
heavily in the Admissions Committee’s ● A bachelor’s degree with a minimum
2.7 cumulative grade point average ● Two letters of recommendation.
decision, such as the applicant’s life In keeping with the Colleges’ not-for-profit mission
(GPA) or a score on the Law School of making a legal education affordable, tuition at the
experience, maturity, moral character, After completing the first-year curriculum, a
Admission Test (LSAT) normally in the Colleges is among the lowest of California-accredited
ability to communicate, employment, and 50th percentile or above; or
special student is required to take The State
Bar’s First-Year Law Students’ Examination law schools and less than half that of programs
volunteer activities.
● An associate’s degree with a minimum (FYLSX). See our website for details about CLEP offered at most traditional private law schools. Still, a
3.0 cumulative GPA or a score on the and FYLSX requirements. quality education costs money, and for some that can
LSAT normally in the 50th percentile or pose a hardship. Fortunately, options are available,
above; or including private loans, legal community scholarships
and the Colleges’ deferred tuition program, which
● A minimum of 60 semester (or 90
The Transfer Student allows students to pay their tuition over the course of
quarter) units in academic subjects, You may apply to transfer from another law an entire semester or session. Eligible veterans may
awarded by a qualifying institution. school into the Colleges of Law if you meet all qualify to receive benefits for study at the Colleges,
gular Student (Applicants lacking a degree should admission requirements as either a “regular” including “Post-9/11” payments.
e Re contact the Admissions Office about or “special” student. You must provide a letter
Th eligibility.) On our website you will find details about current
from the Dean of your prior law school, stating
Th tuition, fees, cost of books, and tuition refund policies.
e that you are in good standing and eligible
If you do not meet these criteria but have (In special cases, such as when students receive
without condition to continue law studies. If
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valuable life experience, your application
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veterans benefits while attending the Colleges, where
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you lack such good standing or are not eligible
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may be considered by the Admissions state and federal law may require a different schedule
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to continue without condition, your application
Committee on a case-by-case basis.
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Applicants with a cumulative GPA below provided in such laws.)
T he and Academic Standards Committees; such
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2.0 are not eligible for admission.
approval is rarely given. Transfer credit may be
available for prior law studies. Please check our
website for details.
Acceptance to the Colleges is not guaranteed
merely because an applicant meets the
minimum admission requirements. All
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admissions decisions are within the Colleges’
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5. What Would I Study?
Students also receive instruction in a variety Each Student’s Challenge
of practical skills, including legal research
and writing, client counseling, trial practice, The ultimate responsibility for acquiring
negotiation and alternative methods of legal knowledge and proficient skills rests
Our students Our Classes Our Approach to dispute resolution. These courses largely with our students. To be successful in law
experience a Learning emphasize “learning by doing,” providing study, each student must demonstrate
Classes within the Colleges are
curriculum emphasizing large enough to promote vigorous In the classroom, students have students the opportunity to develop a strong commitment, by keeping up
the essential discussion but small enough to allow lawyering skills by performing tasks that with reading assignments and attending
the opportunity to actively engage
are routinely undertaken by practicing class fully prepared to engage in lively
components of an our intellectually inquisitive students in lecture and discussion. Class
to create positive networks with attorneys. discussion. A student’s dedication and
outstanding legal sessions emphasize “case studies”
their professors and fellow students. enthusiasm will heavily influence the
education – one that that really help bring the law to life.
Average course enrollment is about quality of the experience at this or any
Students prepare for class by reading,
marries fundamental other law school.
30 students. analyzing and “briefing” court opinions Class Scheduling
legal principles with in actual cases. “Briefing” is a process
Most regularly scheduled lecture At the Colleges, students work together
the practical skills of taking notes on various aspects The Colleges operate on a semester
Richard Abbe Moot
courses meet once a week for three in a cooperative atmosphere. Many
needed for effective of each opinion, such as the facts, system, with two 15-week semesters (plus
students form informal study groups for Court Competition
hours with two to three hours of study and examination weeks) offered in
client representation. reasoning and decision reached by the continued study and discussion outside
outside preparation expected for each the fall and spring, and a 10-week required Each summer,
We blend a rigorous court that issued the opinion. the structured academic program,
hour of class time. Summer session. Students generally students who elect
academic approach During class, the professor and attend classes three nights per week, from
although doing so is seldom required.
to enroll in Moot
with real-world Faculty and staff are available to offer
students talk about these “briefed” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Summer electives may Court will draft briefs
experience, bridging guidance on organizing effective study
cases so the students can firmly occasionally be offered on Saturdays. More and argue a criminal
groups.
the gap between grasp the legal principles upon detailed information can be found at www. appeal based on an
classroom and which the decisions were based. The collegesoflaw.org. actual trial transcript,
professor often poses hypothetical with the guidance
courtroom.
variations on the facts to explore of an experienced
whether the court’s conclusion would criminal attorney/
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change if the facts were different. faculty member. The
From such discussions, students learn www.collegesoflaw.org course culminates
both principles of substantive law and in an intermural
analytical techniques for resolving competition held at
legal problems. the Court of Appeal in
Ventura, where the late
Richard Abbe served
Legal Internship as a justice. Three
justices of the Second
To provide students with hands-on preparation for law practice, each
Appellate District,
student must earn at least one unit of academic credit in our law
Sixth Division preside
school’s highly regarded Legal Internship Program. After successfully
over the competition.
completing their first-year coursework and Legal Research, students
have the opportunity to learn by doing, as they interview clients, prepare
legal documents, perform legal research, or assist in trial preparation
under the supervision of judges or experienced attorneys. Students may
earn up to eight internship units. Third- or fourth-year students may also apply for certification under
the Rules for the Practical Training of Law Students of The State Bar of California. The rules permit
students to give legal advice and appear in court when under the direct supervision of a qualified
attorney.
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6. What Would I Study?
Bar Examination Guidance
Faculty and staff at the Colleges share a
deep commitment to helping our students
succeed on the California Bar Examination.
Required Courses From Orientation through the fourth year, we
offer information and guidance on Bar Exam
Most required courses are offered in a set pattern during the fall and spring semesters,
preparation, including group informational
generally for 3 units of credit. These courses emphasize traditional core subjects presentations, workshops and panel
including those tested on the California Bar Examination. Three required, 2-unit skills Elective Courses discussions on successful strategies. Our
courses are offered every summer: Legal Research, Legal Writing and Bar Studies. required curriculum covers each Bar-tested
While our academic year courses emphasize fundamentals, our elective subject. It also includes Bar Studies, an
courses give students a chance to sample some of the legal specialties innovative course designed to help students
that make law practice so satisfying. Elective offerings are rotated based understand how to meet the intellectual and
on student interest and availability of instructors who are experts in their time-management challenges of California’s
subfields. Thus, we do not offer each elective every year and some courses three-day, multi-format test. Information
may not be offered during the time a given student is enrolled. Elective related to our graduates’ California Bar
courses carry from 1 to 2 units of credit. Check our website for course Examination pass rates can be
descriptions and other details. found at The State Bar’s website, www.
calbar.ca.gov/admissions.
First Year
Legal Analysis & Writing
Third Year Certificates of Concentration
Contracts 1 & 2 Evidence 1 & 2
Torts 1 & 2 Professional Responsibility The Colleges offer students the exciting
opportunity to earn a Certificate of
Criminal Law Constitutional Law 1 & 2
Concentration in one of four areas: Business
Legal Research Wills & Trusts Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning and
Second Year Remedies
Bar Studies
Family Law. To qualify, a student must
successfully complete degree requirements
as well as eight elective units in his or her
Civil Procedure 1 & 2
Real Property 1 & 2 Fourth Year chosen concentration. Students who earn
a certificate are particularly well prepared
Community Property Constitutional Criminal Procedure to enter an employment market that favors
Business Associations law graduates who are well grounded in
Advanced Legal Writing both fundamental skills and emerging legal
Legal Writing Trial Practice trends.
Trial Evidence
Statutory Interpretation
Also Required: 1 unit of Legal Internship (taken
anytime after passing Legal Research)
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7. What Support Would I Have?
Student Counseling Student Activities
Faculty members, including Academic Student Bar Association
Student Services Books and Materials Advisors, are available to meet with (SBA)
students by appointment. Students are
Academic Advisor Program Required books and materials are generally
Supported by fees paid upon registration,
encouraged to confer often with their
offered for sale during registration but may be
professors as part of their law school the SBA at each campus sponsors social
We emphasize the fundamentals of effective purchased elsewhere.
experience. and peer mentoring events. The SBA also
law study in our first-semester course,
assists with annual events such as First Year
Legal Analysis & Writing. Building on that
Orientation and the Awards Banquet.
strong foundation, Advisors provide group
Employment Assistance
tutorials and individual counseling, outside Student Lounge
the curriculum, to help students reach their The Colleges do not provide placement services
academic potential. Participation is generally but students often find employment through less At each campus, a student lounge Delta Theta Phi
voluntary but may be required of students in provides a comfortable meeting place
formal means. Job announcements are posted Our Student Body
to talk, study or just relax. Amenities Interested students may join a chapter of
academic difficulty. on campus boards and circulated by email.
include vending machines and a Delta Theta Phi, an international fraternity
Students may learn of openings from faculty, We take tremendous pride in the
microwave oven. founded in 1913 to promote legal
staff and alumni, and through internships, diversity of our student body,
scholarship and the legal profession.
Disabled Student Resources alumni/student events, and local Bar groups. which is comprised of people from
all walks of life. The majority of
Both campuses are accessible to students Study Facilities students at the Colleges are
with physical disabilities, with handicapped Student Animal Legal
parking adjacent to both law school buildings.
Law Libraries Quiet space for study, by individual Defense Fund (SALDF)
working adults; some are
employed in law-related fields but
Students with disabilities are encouraged to students or those in groups, is
Each campus has a law library with quiet study most have other backgrounds.
available on both campuses during At the Ventura campus, SALDF sponsors
contact the Assistant Dean at the campus space and convenient access to legal resources, Many students are returning to
regular office hours and on weekends special events for the legal community and
where enrolled to make timely and appropriate including federal and California cases and school after a number of years
when the library is open. outreach programs to advance the public’s
arrangements for accommodations regarding statutes, encyclopedias, digests, treatises, away from academic pursuits,
knowledge of animal laws.
physical access, examination conditions and periodicals and practice guides. Each library has while some come to the Colleges
other services. a copier/scanner and computer workstations for immediately after attaining
word processing and Internet access. Westlaw® undergraduate or graduate
Speakers’ Series degrees.
All students are provided passwords
to Westlaw®, an online legal research Judges and attorneys address students on
Current combined enrollment is
database. Through Westlaw®, students a broad range of law-related topics such as
approximately 220 students and
use TWEN® course management career development, civility and law
is divided almost evenly between
software to access course materials practice specializations.
men and women.
such as syllabi and assignments.
Examples of past exams and sample
answers are also posted on TWEN®.
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8. How Do I Apply? Letter(s) of Transcripts Test Scores
Recommendation
In addition: We require transcripts to establish In most cases, where potential for
Our goal is to provide our students with an A regular or transfer applicant must that you have met the pre-legal success at the Colleges is indicated
Special student applicants must submit
exemplary legal education in an environment provide one letter of recommendation education prerequisites for admission. by an applicant’s undergraduate
scores from the Law School Admission Test
from a person qualified to comment The Admissions Office will provide a record, work and life experiences, a
that fills their lifestyle needs. During the and College Level Examination Program tests
upon those personal qualities that preliminary evaluation of your academic Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
admission process we work closely with as well as arrange for a personal interview.
make the applicant a good candidate qualifications based upon unofficial score is not required for admission.
prospective students to demystify the for law school. A “special student” or “open” transcripts. However, your In other instances, however, an
Transfer student applicants must submit a
experience as much as possible. Applications letter of standing and unconditional eligibility applicant must submit two such application is not complete, and you applicant must achieve an LSAT
are evaluated on a “rolling” basis, so we to continue from the Dean of each prior law letters. Each letter must: cannot be admitted to the Colleges, until score normally at the 50th percentile
encourage early submission of the application school. we receive certified (official) transcripts or above to be considered for
✔ be an original letter addressed to
and supporting materials. in sealed envelope(s) from the school(s) admission. Because a correlation has
It is in your best interest to be completely the Colleges, and where you attempted coursework. been shown between LSAT scores
candid and truthful in all materials you submit and first-year law school grades, we
✔ specifically address the applicant’s
to the Colleges. Your application materials Applicants with a bachelor’s degree must
suitability for the study of law. encourage all applicants to take this
are not only vital to our admission decision, provide a certified transcript from the test, after diligent preparation, as one
but also subject to review by The State Bar We suggest that you seek a school awarding the degree and from means of self-assessment.
of California when it evaluates your moral recommendation from a supervisor any subsequent school, including law
character as a candidate for admission to in paid or volunteer work, a former school, where coursework was later College Level Examination Program
law practice. instructor, an attorney or other legal attempted or completed. (CLEP) tests must be taken by
professional, or some other unrelated applicants who have not completed
Applicants need only apply to one campus. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree
individual who knows you well. enough undergraduate units to
must provide a certified transcript from other-wise qualify for admission as
each college, university and law school “regular” students.
attended.
Personal Statement
Applicants educated outside the United
We want to know a bit about each
States must provide an evaluation from Personal Interview
prospective student – where you’ve been,
a credential evaluation service that is
what drives you, and why you’re inspired to You may be asked to meet with
a member of the National Association
earn a law degree. That’s why we ask you a member of the Admissions
of Credential Evaluation Services. The
to provide a three-page personal statement Committee for a personal interview
evaluation must be a “detailed” report
discussing your: and/or to take a college-administered
All applicants to the Colleges of Law are required that includes a categorized listing of
courses taken with individual grade writing examination at the
to submit the following: ✔ academic qualifications
equivalents and overall grade point committee’s discretion. If you apply
✔ a completed application form. ✔ work and life experiences relevant to the average. (Foreign students are not as a “special student,” you must
study and practice of law eligible for student visas.) meet with the Dean.
✔ a non-refundable application fee of $50.
✔ reasons for wanting to study law. We invite all prospective students
✔ a personal statement of three pages in length. to confer with a member of our
This statement is an integral part of the Admissions Office staff, in person
✔ one or two letters of recommendation, admission process and is used by the or by telephone, to discuss any
depending on your admission category. Admissions Committee in evaluating your questions relating to the admission
writing skills, motivation and suitability for the process.
✔ certified transcripts of academic work.
study of law.
✔ score on the Law School Admission Test, if
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9. Janet Vining Mitchell
J.D., Santa Barbara College of Law ‘84
Administrative Board of Trustees
Who Would My Mentors Be? Corporate Counsel
Legal Analysis & Writing
Staff Mary Jane Miller, J.D.
Chair
Heather Georgakis Private Practice, Santa Barbara
The Hon. Vincent O’Neill Dean
J.D., UCLA ‘77
The Hon. Rebecca Riley
Superior Court Judge
Vice Chair
Criminal Electives Santa Barbara Campus
Our dedicated faculty is comprised of lawyers and judges who are also talented educators, many Judge, Ventura Superior Court
with decades of experience teaching law. They bring a wealth of real-world experience into the Mari Rockenstein Mary Osborne Marilyn Anticouni, J.D.
J.D., Santa Clara ‘97 Assistant Dean Private Practice, Santa Barbara
curriculum and create a professional but supportive learning environment. Their dynamism helps Private Practice
Legal Writing
drive our law program, keeping it current, relevant and stimulating. Michelle Wise
Administrative Coordinator
Rachel Bishar, Ph.D.
Touro University Worldwide
Stan Roden
Westlake Village
J.D., UC Hastings ‘66 Joy Royston
Private Practice (ADR) Executive Assistant to the Dean Ritch Eich, Ph.D.
Negotiation Skills
Eich Associated
Eileen Vopelak Thousand Oaks
Arnis Tolks Assistant for Special Projects
J.D., Santa Clara ‘81
George Haynes, Ph.D.,
Sr. Deputy District Attorney
Organizational consultant,
Criminal Procedure
Faculty John Sweeney Teaching Within Ten Years
Ventura Campus Former vice president of academic affairs
at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute
L.L.B., Loyola ‘64 Andy Viets Barbara Doyle
Teaching Over 30 Years J.D., SUNY Buffalo ‘85
Private Practice The Hon. Jeffrey Bennett Assistant Dean Wendy Lascher, J.D.
Torts J.D., Santa Barbara College of Law ‘88 Private Practice
Peter Cooney Private Practice, Ventura
Superior Court Judge Evidence Diane McReynolds
J.D., UC Hastings ‘72
Trial Practice Director of Information Technology The Hon. David Long
Sr. Research Attorney, Court of Appeal Elizabeth Vogt
Teaching Over 15 Years Judge, Ventura Superior Court
Real Property J.D., UCLA ‘79
The Hon. Mark Borrell Laura Mignotte
Lori Lewis J.D., McGeorge ‘86 Private Practice Accountant
Dave Harrell Charles McClintock, Ph.D.
J.D., Santa Barbara College of Law ‘90 Superior Court Judge Community Property
J.D., Ventura College of Law ‘74 Dean, School of Human
Private Practice Trial Evidence Jennifer Mackie and Organizational Development
Sr. Research Attorney, Court of Appeal The Hon. Bruce Young
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Administrative Coordinator Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara
Remedies J.D., Pepperdine ‘77
John Futoran, Sr.
J.D., Ventura College of Law ‘98 Superior Court Judge Mercedes “Pete” Lopez Anna McDonald, Ph.D.
Teaching Over 10 Years Private Practice Criminal Law Facilities Manager
Teaching Over 20 Years Fielding Graduate University
Bar Studies, Statutory Interpretation Santa Barbara
Clair Burrill
Steve Feder
J.D., Univ. of Wisconsin ‘73 Katy Graham Jerry H. Miller, D.D.
J.D., L.L.M., U. of San Diego ‘82, ‘87
Private Practice J.D., Santa Barbara College of Law ‘94 President Emeritus,
Private Practice
Constitutional Law Research Attorney, Court of Appeal California Lutheran University
Wills & Trusts, Business Associations
Legal Writing Courses, Academic
Joyce Dudley Advisor Mary Pattiz, Ph.D.
Eric Hanson
J.D., Santa Barbara College of Law ‘90 Clinical Psychologist, The Betty Ford Center
J.D., Southwestern ‘76
District Attorney Michael Hanley Santa Barbara and Los Angeles
Chief Trial Deputy District Attorney
Crime Scene Investigation J.D., U. of San Francisco ‘92
(retired)
Sr. Deputy Public Defender Eric Woosley, J.D.
Criminal Procedure
Michael McMahon Evidence Private Practice, Santa Barbara
J.D., UC Hastings ‘76
The Hon. Brian Hill
Chief Deputy Public Defender Paul Kremser
J.D., U. of San Francisco, ‘81
Moot Court J.D., UC Berkeley ‘70
Superior Court Judge
Private Practice
Constitutional Law
David Nyssen Professional Responsibility
J.D., UC Davis ‘90
Heather Georgakis
Supervising Legal Research Attorney, Jeanne Kvale
J.D., UCLA ‘78
Superior Court J.D., Pepperdine ‘95
Dean, Colleges of Law
Criminal Law Private Practice
Professional Responsibility, Advanced
The Hon. John Smiley
John Thyne, III Legal Writing
J.D., Southwestern ‘76
J.D., U. of Tulsa ‘96
Superior Court Judge
Private Practice Shannon Sullivan Martinez
Community Property
Civil Procedure J.D., Loyola ‘94
Corporate Counsel
Craig Smith
Stephen Underwood Academic Advisor,
J.D., UC Hastings ‘76
J.D., Santa Clara ‘74 Legal Analysis & Writing
Director, UCSB Paralegal Program
Chief Assistant County Counsel
Contracts, Remedies, Bar Studies
Torts Bruce McRoy
J.D., Columbia ‘75
Jake Stoddard
Private Practice
J.D., Loyola ‘77
Business Associations
Chief Deputy County Counsel
Trial Practice, Trial Evidence
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