Claire Highland Law

Claire Highland Law is a criminal defense firm representing clients in California and Washington, including Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties. The firm focuses exclusively on criminal law and handles matters from the earliest stages of an investigation through trial and post-conviction proceedings. Its practice includes serious felony and misdemeanor cases involving domestic violence, sexual offenses, violent crimes, theft, drug and alcohol offenses, and other criminal allegations.

Claire Highland Law provides prefile advocacy for people who are under investigation or have been accused of crimes before formal charges are filed. The firm communicates with law enforcement when appropriate and advocates with prosecutors regarding charging decisions. Once a case is filed, the practice represents clients through arraignments, negotiations, evidentiary proceedings, diversion programs, and jury trials while developing defense strategies based on the evidence, client priorities, and possible outcomes.

Claire Highland Law also handles post-conviction matters for clients who need continued representation after a criminal case has been resolved. Its services include probation violations, restoration of firearm rights, and efforts to obtain removal from sex offender registration requirements when legally available. The firm represents clients accused of offenses including assault, battery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, criminal threats, child or elder abuse, burglary, robbery, conspiracy, theft, and crimes connected with addiction or mental health concerns.

Claire Highland Law emphasizes direct attorney access, careful case preparation, and individualized defense planning. The firm begins matters with a detailed client interview, develops a strategy around the client’s goals, reviews available evidence and potential outcomes, and keeps clients informed as their cases progress. Based in Oxnard and serving clients in both California and Washington, the practice combines precharge advocacy, courtroom representation, and post-conviction assistance to support clients throughout the criminal justice process.