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H Dean Steward

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H Dean Steward
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ONLY
5.0 star rating
Dean Steward........a rare find!
- Marshall, a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
SUPERLATIVE ATTORNEY, DOWN-TO-EARTH PERSON
- Paulette, a Internet client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

10

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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  • 949-481-4900
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  • 107 Avenida Miramar #C
    San Clemente, CA 92672
    Office: 949-481-4900
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)

Press conference following the federal indictment of client Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona

My practice involves federal cases exclusively. I've practiced in federal court for 32 years, and I welcome the chance to help you with any problem in this... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Dean Steward........a rare find!”

Posted by: Marshall, 2010-06-21 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: A "rare find". A true "diamond in the rough". Number one in the heap". Top end of the "bell curve". What other positive descriptions can I use to... more
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“SUPERLATIVE ATTORNEY, DOWN-TO-EARTH PERSON”

Posted by: Paulette, 2008-10-03 over 3 years ago.

Client Review: H. Dean Steward is a good and compassionate man with a sense of humor. His integrity is evidenced by his honesty and dedication to justice. Dean has... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Melissa Bobrow

Clients, prosecutors, judges, and fellow defense attorneys all have nothing but the utmost respect for Dean - and rightfully so. Dean is the best... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Melissa Bobrow , San Diego (CA), 11 months ago
Shawn R Perez

Dean is one of the most thorough attorneys that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His trial skills are superb and his preparation second... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Shawn Perez , Las Vegas (NV), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

33 years since H Dean Steward was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 11/08/2011
Hawaii Authorized to practice law 1985 09/17/2008

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner at H. Dean Steward, APC 2000–present
Directing Attorney- Orange County at Federal Public Defenders 1987–2000
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
National College for Criminal Defense- Houston, TX Certified 1982
California Western SOL Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Los Angeles Magazine 2012
Super Lawyer Orange Coast Magazine 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow Litigation Counsel of America 2007-present
Fellow American College of Trial Lawyers 2002-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Editor of Monthly Newsletter- 1995-2000 Federal Defender Update 2000
Published Manual Federal Criminal Defense: Forms and Pleadings 1994

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Nuts and Bolts of Federal Criminal Practice New Trial Panel Attorney Training 2011
Cyber Crimes Fidler Institute for Criminal Justice 2011
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