As a practicing criminal defense attorney in Southern California for over 40 years, his passion and commitment to his clients has generated great respect for him in the community and amongst his peers; having received the "Local Heroes Award" from the Santa Barbara Independent Newspaper and Special Recognition from the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association. He was also awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the California Assembly and Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2001 by Assembly woman Hannah Beth Jackson and Congresswoman Lois Capps.
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Biography and Recognitions: Philip Dunn has been awarded an AV Peer Review Rating, an award identifying lawyers with very high to preeminent legal ability in the areas of expertise, integrity, and overall professional excellence.
Order of Omega. Blue Key. Recipient Outstanding Trial Attorney, 1986 Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association Outstanding Attorney Award, 2002 Local Heroes Award, Santa Barbara Independent Newspaper, 2001 Deputy Public Defender, Ventura County, 1984-1987.
Memberships: Ventura County Bar Association; State Bar of California; Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association (Past President); California Attorneys for Criminal Justice; California Public Defenders Association.