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H Dean Steward

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ONLY

Dean Steward........a rare find!

- Marshall, a Criminal Defense client

SUPERLATIVE ATTORNEY, DOWN-TO-EARTH PERSON

- Paulette, a Internet client

Overview

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12 Reviews

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3 Peer Endorsements

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Practice Areas

100% Federal Crime
34 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

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107 Avenida Miramar #C

San Clemente, CA 92672

Office: 949-481-4900
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Languages Spoken

English

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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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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Current or former client? Write a review 12 reviews “Dean Steward........a rare find!” Posted by: Marshall, almost 3 years 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 Flag “SUPERLATIVE ATTORNEY, DOWN-TO-EARTH PERSON” Posted by: Paulette, over 4 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 Flag View all 12 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 3 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer 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), About 2 years ago 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), Over 4 years ago View all 3 endorsements

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12 reviews

“Dean Steward........a rare find!”

Posted by: Marshall, almost 3 years 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, over 4 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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3 endorsements

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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), About 2 years ago

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), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

License

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

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1979	12/19/2012
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

See all 5 job entries

Education

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

See all 3 degrees

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Top Law Firms in the Country	U.S. News and World Report	2013
Super Lawyer	Orange Coast Magazine	2013

See all 22 awards

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers Association	2012–present
Fellow	Litigation Counsel of America	2007–present

See all 11 association entries

Portfolio

Cases

U.S. v. R.R. et. al.

Outcome: Plea bargain with sentence of PROBATION

U.S. v. Pacheco-Mendoza

Outcome: Motion for new trial GRANTED, case dismissed

U.S. vs. Tan Nguyen

Outcome: Hung jury- Mis-trial

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

Effective Use of Attorney Time: Making the Most of Your Team	CJA Panel Training	2011
Social Networking: Myths and Realities	Annual Conference	2011
Joint Defense Agreements	Third Annual Training Seminar- CJA Panel Attorneys	2010
Defending against Witness Intimidation	San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association	2010
Terms of Service and Criminal Law	University of Florida	2009
Computer Crimes: The MySpace Case and Emerging Criminal Issues in Cyberspace	FBA-OC Annual Criminal Law Seminar	2009
Ethics and the Internet	Annual Conference	2009
Lori Drew Case and Angry E-mail: Are We All Going to Jail?	Annual Conference	2009
Investigating Government Informants	NDIA Regional Conference and Training Seminar	2004
Do's and Don't: Federal Court Criminal Cases	Criminal Law: A Nuts and Bolts Approach	2003
Cooperating Witnesses- Uncovering the Lie	Winning Strategies 2002	2002
Snitches: Uncovering the Lies	Fall Conference	2002
The Confidential Informant	And Justice for All: New Approaches for Criminal Defense	2002
Informants- How to Uncover the Lie	CJA Panel Training- San Francisco	2001
"I Object!"- You Be the Judge	California State Bar Convention	2001
The Contested Hearing	Annual Program	2001
Discovery Techniques	2001- New Approaches for the Millenium	2001
Defending Federal Gun Cases	Winning Strategies for Defending Federal Criminal Cases	2000
"News and Verdict at 11"- The Impact of the Media on the Lawyer, the Jury, the Outcome	Victory at Sea: A Criminal Defense Seminar	2000
Management and Economic Issues for Government and In-House Counsel	The Business of Practicing Law	2000
Investigating Informants	NDIA Regional Conference	2000
Defending Federal Gun Cases	Winning Strategies for Defending Federal Criminal Cases	1999
Defending Federal Gun Cases	Orientation Program for Asst. Federal Defenders	1999
Federal Sentencing Trends and Update	Federal Defender Guideline Update	1999
Strategies for Defending Firearms Cases	Orientation Program for Asst. Federal Defenders	1998
Federal Sentencing	Federal Sentencing	1998
Ethics	Annual Meeting	1998
Strategies for Defending Firearms Cases	Orientation Seminar for Asst. Federal Defenders	1997
Strategies for Defending Firearms Cases	Orientation Seminar for Asst. Federal Defenders	1996
Sentencing in Federal Court	Advanced Federal Sentencing Practice	1996
Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law	6th Annual Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law	1996

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H Dean Steward