Douglas H. Ridley

Practice areas

Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Focus areas

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Sex Offenses, Theft, Traffic Violations

Douglas H. Ridley, the Managing Attorney at Ridley Defense, provides legal representation to clients within the state of California, with a primary focus on Southern California, which encompasses Los Angeles County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County. With more than twenty years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, he advocates for individuals facing a wide array of criminal charges, including juvenile offenses, drug-related crimes, theft allegations, sex crimes, serious felonies, weapons charges, expungement matters, domestic violence cases, and DUI defense.

Mr. Ridley is licensed to practice law in the state of California and has a background as a former Deputy District Attorney for Ventura County. During his tenure, he held various roles, including Case File Review Prosecutor and involvement with specialized units such as the Special Victims Unit, Gang Intelligence Unit, Narcotics Unit, and General Felony Unit. He has received accolades for his legal acumen, including the Trusted Advisor Award from the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, recognition as a Moorpark Hometown Hero, and acknowledgment as a Small Business Award Winner by the United Chambers of Commerce.

Notably, Mr. Ridley has been featured as a legal expert on ABC Eyewitness News and serves as a trainer for Eloqui’s Public Speaking Academy. He has also taken leadership roles in the business community, having served as the former President of both the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce and the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as Chairman of the Moorpark Relay for Life and was the Charter President of the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club.

Furthermore, Mr. Ridley shares his expertise as an adjunct professor, instructing courses on Criminal Trial Preparation and Settlement at Pepperdine School of Law. He has garnered an “Superb” rating on Avvo from former clients, illustrating his dedication to providing exceptional legal representation. He actively participates as a Group Leader and member within the ProVisors Professional Network and maintains membership in The State Bar of California.