About Tyrone Jay
Tyrone Jay Maho was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 14, 1989. He is currently associated with Maho & Prentice, LLP, where he practices law. His firm is located in Santa Barbara, California, and focuses on various areas of legal practice, particularly personal injury and business litigation.
Maho completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Davis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. He continued his studies at the same institution, graduating from the University of California, Davis, School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1989. This academic background laid a solid foundation for his legal career.
His practice areas include personal injury law, where he handles cases such as automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bites, slip and fall incidents, product liability, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries. Additionally, he is involved in business litigation, addressing general business disputes and related legal matters. Maho is experienced in various legal stages, including negotiations, litigation, trials, appeals, mediation, and arbitration.
Throughout his career, Maho has been admitted to practice before California State Courts and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for both the Central and Eastern Districts of California. He has accumulated notable experience in his field and has been actively involved in professional associations, including the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles.
Maho has also contributed to the legal community through his involvement with the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, where he served on the Board of Directors from 1993 to 1994. His firm, Maho & Prentice, LLP, has received recognition for its mentorship initiatives, including the Jamie Forrest Raney Mentorship Award from the Santa Barbara County Bar Association in December 2025, highlighting their commitment to supporting legal professionals in their development.
