Attorney Credentials & Ventura County Court Experience

Freedom Law 805 is led by attorney Hali Ford, an attorney 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 firm, every client works directly with Hali — no hand-offs to associate attorneys. Other members of Hali’s team may assist on your case, but Hali personally responds to every inquiry and handles every case from beginning to end.

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. 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. You can also read answers to the questions we are asked most often on our FAQ page.