Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested, calling an attorney in the first 24 hours can influence the outcome of your case.
A good defense attorney knows what evidence may convince the prosecutor to not file charges against you.
Knowing and asserting your constitutional rights can also mean the difference between the police never arresting you in the first place, and the case being filed and proved against you beyond a reasonable doubt. Keep in mind these rights if you are ever contacted by the police. Armed with knowledge and a skilled attorney, you can win your case before it is ever filed. Check out more ways to win your case here..
Attorney Credentials & Ventura County Court Experience
Freedom Law 805 is led by attorney Hali Ford, a solo practitioner licensed by the State Bar of California. Attorney Ford is a former Ventura County Public Defender who has tried more than 40 jury trials to verdict and has personally handled thousands of criminal matters — from misdemeanor DUIs to serious felony trials. She is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association and dedicates her practice exclusively to criminal defense, family law, and juvenile law within Ventura County. Because Freedom Law 805 is intentionally a small solo practice, every client works directly with Hali — no hand-offs to associates, paralegals, or intake staff.
Types of criminal cases we handle: DUI and DUI-related charges (Vehicle Code §23152); drug possession, transportation, and sales (Health & Safety Code §11350 et seq.); violent crimes and strike offenses; theft and property crimes; sex offenses; weapons charges; domestic violence (Penal Code §273.5); gang enhancements; probation violations; and juvenile delinquency matters. We also represent clients through every stage of a case — pretrial motions, preliminary hearings, plea negotiations, jury trials, sentencing, and post-conviction relief including expungements. For statutory background on any specific charge, the California Legislative Information code database is a helpful starting point.
Ventura County court coverage. We appear regularly at the Ventura County Superior Court Hall of Justice in downtown Ventura, and at the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley for matters arising in Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks. That day-in, day-out familiarity with local judges, courtroom staff, and prosecutors matters — it shapes how motions are framed, when to push and when to negotiate, and how to read the room during in-chambers discussions. For general background on California courts before your case begins, the California Courts Self-Help site is a useful resource.
We serve every city in Ventura County — see our Criminal Law service areas for the full list, including Ventura, Oxnard, and Simi Valley. To speak directly with attorney Hali Ford about your case, contact us for a free, confidential consultation. There is no cost or obligation, and Hali personally responds to every inquiry.
Freedom Law 805 is on your side!
Her skills in depositions, trial work, and cross-examination are outstanding and she knows exactly how to elicit the right testimony. She fought for me during an especially difficult situation, where my ex was involved with his attorney — something that complicated the dynamics significantly.
Her balanced approach between litigation and settlement is rare and invaluable. Since my case was transferred to her, not only did I feel more protected legally, but my mental health significantly improved as well.
If you are looking for someone who will truly stand by you, advocate for truth, and handle even the most complex situations with skill and compassion, I can’t recommend Hali enough.
Do not settle for an attorney looking for the easiest way to settle your case.
PROUDLY SERVING
Ventura County
We proudly represent clients in every city and community across Ventura County.
