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H Dean Steward

H Dean Steward

10.0

Superb

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

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Federal Crime
    30 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    107 Avenida Miramar #C
    San Clemente, CA 92672
    Office: 949-481-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

Photos (3)

Videos (0)
Press conference following the federal indictment of client Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona

About me: My practice involves federal cases exclusively. I've practiced in federal court for 30 years, and I welcome the chance to help you with any problem in this... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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5 star rating

“Physician”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-05-25 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Strictly professional but still very friendly down to earth to make you feel comfortable. Always reply to calls and messages. Strictly respects... more
5 star rating

“Mr Steve Lowe”

Posted by: Steve, 2008-10-07 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Dean made me feel like a real person. I was always informed on what would happen. He is a real person that protected my rights. With a feeling that I... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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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), 12 months ago
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I have had the privilege of serving as Dean Steward's co-counsel in two complex federal cases. We spent eight months in trial together in federal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Fleming , San Diego (CA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 31 years since H Dean Steward was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 24 years since H Dean Steward was first licensed to practice law in HI.

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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
A-V rating (highest) Martindale-Hubbell 2009
One of Top 5 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orange County OC Metro Magazine 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member- former Committee Member- Defense Services American Bar Association 1985–present
Member- former Committee Member- Amicus Committee National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1985–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

Cases
Title:
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation- Orange County, California
Practice Area:
Federal Crime
Outcome:
Client not indicted
Description:
Client was a target of a Department of Justice, Washington DC, probe. After Mr. Steward met with DOJ officials, client was not indicted.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Lori Drew Case and Angry E-mail: Are We All Going to Jail? Annual Conference 2009
Ethics and the Internet Annual Conference 2009
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