About Us
Elizabeth Elwood Law provides comprehensive criminal defense services to those who are under investigation by law enforcement or who have been accused of crimes in the greater Ventura area. Our firm provides you with a seasoned trial lawyer who is also a former prosecutor who thoroughly understands both the criminal defense side of the California criminal justice system as well as the prosecution side. Working with an attorney who has such a well-rounded professional background and understanding will give you an advantage when facing the complicated criminal legal process.
Discuss your investigation, arrest, or charges with our Ventura attorney for criminal defense in a free case evaluation. Connect with Elizabeth Elwood Law via our website or by calling (530) 500-6470. Available 24/7.
Attorney Elizabeth Elwood has been practicing law since 1986. Her legal experience includes:
1986 to 1993: San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office
- Deputy District Attorney (prosecutor)
- Accomplished Trial Attorney: filed and tried over 73 diverse criminal jury trials of which 10 have been murder cases.
- One of three assigned County Attorneys to the Narcotic Analysis Prosecution Offenders Supervision Unit, targeting mid-level narcotic violations. Filed all narcotic cases within the Victorville office.
- Personally prepared legal briefs and presented oral arguments before the 4th District Court of Appeals.
1993 to 1995: Law Office in Truckee, California
- Associate Attorney. Practice included criminal defense, real estate, and personal injury
2019 to Present: Attorney - Traffic Infractions
- Handles all traffic citations in the Shasta County Superior Court referred by the Off the Record App
- Liz is a 1986 Juris Doctor graduate of Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
She is also a published writer of the following legal works:
- People vs. Gapelu, (1989) 215 Cal App 3d 1006: The court held evidence presented was sufficient to establish the corpus of a vehicular manslaughter charge, so that the defendant driver’s admissions could be used against him.
- People vs. Lanham, (1991) 230 Cal App 3d 1396: Settled jury instruction questions regarding knowledge of the defendant in a case involving possession of an exploding bullet.
Liz is affiliated with the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
As a criminal defense lawyer for clients throughout greater Ventura, Liz represents clients in all misdemeanor and felony charges, ranging from DUI arrests to domestic violence, drug crimes, gang cases, theft crimes, sex crimes, white-collar crimes, violent crimes, and more.
Learn more about how our firm can defend you by contacting Elizabeth Elwood Law as soon as you are under investigation or have been arrested. The earlier you bring Liz onto your criminal matter, the better your chances may be for a favorable outcome.
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Available 24/7
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Former Prosecutor
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Member of the State Bar Since 1986
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