Overview
Practice Areas
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60% Criminal Defense
30 years, 5,503 cases
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20% Appeals
30 years, 2,859 cases
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20% Juvenile
30 years, 1,126 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($200-$400/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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English
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Spanish
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Vietnamese
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (1)
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Over the past 27 years, I have successfully defended over 5000 people accused of committing crimes, including murder, manslaughter, rape, child molestation,... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Scott M.,
2009-12-11
about 2 years ago.
Client Review:
He helped me with a probation violation. I was looking at prison and Mr. Klarich got my probation reinstated- He was polite- professional and knew...
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Peer Endorsements
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I consider Steve a mentor and a good friend. In my first couple of years of practice, steve was able to impart invaluable advice and knowledge.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Anthony Arzili
, Whittier (CA), 8 months ago
Mr. Klarich provides clients with outstanding service and results. Given the importance of having a great criminal defense attorney on your side, I...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Robert Abiri
, Newport Beach (CA), 12 months ago
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Résumé
License
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30 years since Stephen Daniel Klarich was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1981 |
11/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Founding Partner at
Wallin & Klarich
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1981–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Western State University College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1981 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| AWARDED THE CONFLICTS CONTRACT TO REPRESENT INDIGENTS |
HARBOR COURT NEWPORT BEACH JUDGES |
2007 |
| Top Criminal Defense Trial Attorney |
Orange County Register |
2007 |
| Parnter Recognition |
Orange Coast Magazine |
2006 |
| Honorable Mentor Appointment |
Orange County Register |
2006 |
| Notable Mention |
Orange County Register |
2005 |
| Peer Mentor |
Juvenile Law Center |
2004 |
| Certificate of Achievement |
Oakland County Bar Association |
1991 |
See all 7 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| PRESIDENT OF THE CRIMINAL LAW SECTION |
Oakland County Bar Association |
1990-1991
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
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| Member |
Orange County Bar Association |
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
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See all 4 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Faced 20 years in prison, received probation
Outcome: Certificate of Rehabilitation
Outcome: Community service
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Attorney Tackles Cases Few Care to Touch |
The Los Angeles Times |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Child Abuse Legislation |
Victims of Child Abuse Laws (VOCAL) keynote speaker |
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| Sex Crimes |
Defending Sex Cases |
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| Defending Teachers Accused of Crimes |
California Teacher’s Association lecturer |
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See all 3 speaking engagements
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