About Douglas Hugh
Douglas Hugh Ridley is an active attorney practicing in California, specializing in criminal defense. He was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 10, 1998, and is currently associated with Ridley Defense, APC. Ridley has developed a reputation for handling serious criminal defense cases, including major felonies, DUI, juvenile crimes, and financial crimes.
Ridley completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Fullerton, before earning his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in legal principles, which he applies in his practice.
In his legal career, Ridley has focused on various stages of criminal defense, including litigation, negotiations, and trials. He has served as a former Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County, where he handled cases across several units, including felony, narcotics, gangs, and the Special Victims Unit. He is the founder of Ridley Defense, which concentrates on criminal cases in California state courts.
Ridley has received several professional recognitions, including being named to the Super Lawyers list from 2017 through 2026. He has also been involved in various community organizations, serving as Charter President of the Moorpark Morning Rotary and as a former chairman of Moorpark Relay for Life. Additionally, he has contributed to the legal community as an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University School of Law, teaching courses related to criminal trial preparation and police practices.
