Contact Robert M. Helfend’s Ventura law office to discuss a criminal charge, an arrest, or an investigation. Call 805-273-5611 for a free initial consultation. If a hearing, interview, or response deadline is approaching, mention it when you call.
Ventura office address and phone
Law Offices of Robert M. Helfend
45 South California Street, Suite 9
Ventura, CA 93001
Local phone: 805-273-5611
Toll-free: 800-834-6434
Availability and appointments: The firm accepts inquiries 24/7. Call to arrange an in-person consultation and confirm the appointment time before traveling to the Ventura office.
Get directions to the downtown Ventura office. Use the full address and suite number when planning your visit. The law office and the Ventura County Hall of Justice are at different locations.
Criminal defense consultations for Ventura County
Helfend serves clients in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and surrounding Ventura County communities. His criminal defense practice focuses on homicide, federal charges, and sex crimes, with selected representation in other California criminal matters.
You can request a consultation before charges are filed. Tell the office whether the matter involves an arrest, a police interview request, a search warrant, a federal target letter, a pending court case, or a probation issue. That information helps identify the next step and any immediate criminal defense needs.
Robert M. Helfend personally handles the cases the firm accepts. The consultation should clarify the scope of legal representation, fees, and any separate proceeding requiring other counsel. Read his biography and credentials or explore the criminal defense practice areas before your appointment.
What to have ready when you call
- Your case number, charging papers, or investigative notice, if available.
- The next court date, courthouse, department, and any response deadline.
- Bail papers, release conditions, or a criminal protective order.
- Booking information if you are calling about a person in custody.
- A short timeline and a list of relevant documents or potential witnesses.
Preserve original messages, recordings, and documents. Ask the office how to provide sensitive records for review. Explain any immigration, professional licensing, military, or family concern that may affect a decision about the criminal case.
Ventura County court information
Hall of Justice: 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009. The Ventura Superior Court lists its criminal clerk’s phone as 805-289-8545. Consult the court’s criminal information page for current public access and contact information.
If your paperwork identifies the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley or the Juvenile Justice Center in Oxnard, confirm that location with counsel. Do not assume a hearing is in downtown Ventura because you live nearby or retained an attorney there.
Federal matters: Ventura County falls within the Central District of California’s Western Division. Federal court appearances follow the location on the federal notice and may require travel outside Ventura County.
Frequently asked questions
Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. The firm offers a free initial consultation about a criminal charge or investigation. Call 805-273-5611 to arrange it and ask about the scope and fees for any ongoing representation.
Can a family member call about someone in custody?
Yes. Have the person’s name, booking or case number, facility, and next court date available if known. The office can discuss arranging a consultation and the steps needed to consider representation.
Should I come to the Ventura office without an appointment?
Call first to arrange the consultation and confirm the appointment time. The office is at 45 South California Street, Suite 9, Ventura, CA 93001.
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