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Tracey Rangel Cruz

Divorce
Given the interplay that often exists between the family law, criminal and restraining order practice areas, Tracey's years of experience as a former prosecutor, family law attorney, and criminal defense lawyer is invaluable, as she is adept in all of these interrelated practice areas and brings an unparalleled global understanding of the legal and emotional challenges required while navigating these different legal realms. Tracey also handles contested divorces; 'friendly' divorces where the goal is to simply finalize a marital relationship on an amicable and inexpensive basis; child custody matters; child support; spousal support; division of pensions, known as "QDRO'S" or Qualified Domestic Relations Orders; and all post-judgment family law issues such as modification requests.

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Neighborhoods: Santa Barbara Downtown, Downtown Santa Barbara
Other Link: http://www.cruzsantabarbaralaw.com
Categories: Attorneys, Arbitration & Mediation Attorneys, Child Custody Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, DUI & DWI Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Domestic Violence Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys, Traffic Law Attorneys

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02/24/2012

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Fantastic Service!!!! Tracey h...

Fantastic Service!!!! Tracey has helped me a lot in my legal case. She is experienced and she always picks up the phone and returns all calls. Always there to help. She’s definitely my first choice for a criminal lawyer in Santa Barbara!

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Phone: (805) 962-9224

Address: 1035 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Website: http://www.cruzsantabarbaralaw.com

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Tracey Rangel Cruz

Divorce
Given the interplay that often exists between the family law, criminal and restraining order practice areas, Tracey's years of experience as a former prosecutor, family law attorney, and criminal defense lawyer is invaluable, as she is adept in all of these interrelated practice areas and brings an unparalleled global understanding of the legal and emotional challenges required while navigating these different legal realms. Tracey also handles contested divorces; 'friendly' divorces where the goal is to simply finalize a marital relationship on an amicable and inexpensive basis; child custody matters; child support; spousal support; division of pensions, known as "QDRO'S" or Qualified Domestic Relations Orders; and all post-judgment family law issues such as modification requests.
Child Support
In California, both parents owe a duty of support to their minor children. Child support is calculated by considering important factors, such as parental earnings, time with the children, health care premiums, child care expenses, and certain other specific financial factors that are relevant to the calculation of child support. Child support orders are always subject to change or modification if there has been a change in financial circumstances since the last orders were issued. Contact us to learn about what support orders are appropriate for your family situation, regardless of whether they are the first orders being made or if there has been a change in finances which justifies a modification to existing child support orders.
Child Custody and Visitation
We understand that there is nothing more important to your family structure than your children. We have handled hundreds of child custody cases over many years and will be able to guide you through this most critical process. In California, the default preference for custodial orders is that the children should have frequent, significant and ongoing contact with both parents. There is nothing in our laws that requires a "50/50" schedule. For most families, the parents are able to arrive at a mutually agreeable schedule that considers the needs of the children and the abilities of the parents to meet those needs. In other families, there are safety or other concerns which make a joint custody arrangement untenable for the children. Contact us to learn more about how California law will apply to your family dynamic and how we can help you navigate the process.
Premarital Agreement
Spousal Support
In any divorce case the payment of spousal support may be an issue. Whether and to what extent support is owed depends on the individual facts of your case, including the respective incomes of each spouse, the amount of time spent with minor children, and other financial factors that will be placed into the support calculation software program. Spousal support is a complicated area, and there are key differences between the setting of temporary or
Legal Separation
Our attorneys have handled divorce and legal separation cases for years. While California is a no-fault and community property state, there are many factors that should be considered when arriving at a fair property settlement, including separate property claims, reimbursement claims for payments that have been made after separation or toward the other spouse's separate property estate, and the fair division and allocation of marital assets and debts. If you are considering divorce or have been served with a divorce petition, our attorneys will guide you as what to expect and how to best prepare yourself for the journey ahead.

Criminal Defense
The first step is for us to work with you on your family law or criminal defense matter and come up with a plan to get the results you need. Through our understanding of the law and your understanding of the facts and circumstances, we will create a path to success.
DUI/DWI
It happens. Many people feel they are fine to drive without realizing the very small amount of alcohol that it actually takes to get your blood alcohol level to a point where you are driving 'while under the influence.' If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, you can benefit from legal representation from an experienced DUI attorney.
Sex Crimes
Tracey's trial work continued when she returned to her hometown of Santa Barbara, California, and became a Deputy District Attorney in the Ventura County District Attorney's Office. While there, she was assigned to the Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit, responsible for the prosecution and trial of felony sexual assault and domestic violence cases.
Burglary
Few things in life are more concerning that being charged with a felony or misdemeanor criminal matter. We are local Santa Barbara attorneys with decades of experience defending criminal allegations in court. From death penalty capital murder, sexual assault, serious and violent felonies, drug distribution or possession, domestic violence, battery, burglary, stalking, fraud, alcohol offenses, and drinking and driving "DUI" offenses, we understand the criminal justice system and will work diligently with you on your case. As a former prosecutor with extensive jury trial experience, and having practiced criminal law for almost 25 years, Tracey Rangel Cruz is a veteran criminal defense lawyer.
Misdemeanors
In addition, Tracey is a an extremely experienced and capable criminal defense attorney, having 26 years of experience handling complex criminal matters, from the most serious capital murder offenses to drug cases, domestic violence, sexual assault, all varieties of felonies, DUI'S, DMV administrative hearings, and she will skillfully defend your felony or misdemeanor legal matter.
Drug Crimes
Assault
Murder
Tracey began her legal career in 1995 when she became an Assistant District Attorney at the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office in New Orleans, Louisiana, at a time when New Orleans had one of the highest crime and murder rates in the country. While there, Tracey worked hard and was responsible for literally thousands of criminal prosecutions. She was promoted to the elite Violent Offender Strike Force Unit, where she handled and tried the most serious felony cases, including: death penalty murder and capital rape offenses; serious and violent felonies; complex co-defendant; serial-offender and large-volume narcotics cases. Tracey was able to hone her courtroom skills by prosecuting thousands of cases, trying 88 felony jury trials and over 150 total criminal trials. In the courtroom, there is no substitute for experience, and Tracey is a seasoned and veteran trial lawyer.
Restraining Order
In the context of domestic relations, such as a former or current spouse or romantic partner, there are very serious Domestic Violence Restraining Orders that may issue, which will have the effect of keeping the restrained person away from your person, home, work, school and other places. Whether you are being accused of such conduct, or are seeking the protection of restraining orders, our lawyers have the experience you need to guide you in this difficult time.

Premises Liability
After her time in government service as a prosecutor, Tracey became defense counsel for a global retailer, handling premises liability matters throughout all of Central and Southern California. During these years, Tracey conducted hundreds of depositions, arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, and even further refined her trial abilities by conducting additional civil jury trials.

Bankruptcy
Business can also declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy if they are completely going out of business and closing their doors. The trustee will take any property the business still owns and sell it with the proceeds being distributed to any creditors.

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