Stephen D. Eckdish

Stephen D. Eckdish

8.8

Excellent

10

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Immigration
    18 years, 1,000 cases (7 examples)
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    30 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Stephen Eckdish
    Attorney at Law
    1956 Lombard Street
    San Francisco, CA 94123
    415-776-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

About Me

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About me: I am a U.S. immigration lawyer and San Francisco Criminal Defense Attorney who has successfully defended clients in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1980. For... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 13 reviews
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5 star rating

“Utterly Superb”

Posted by: SN, 2010-08-17 23 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had a very complicated immigration/criminal issue in relation to which Stephen provided timely and excellent advice. His knowledge of the system... more
5 star rating

“THE BEST.”

Posted by: ALCE MOISE, 2010-07-30 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: YES I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND MR. STEPHEN ECKDISH, TO ANY AND EVERYBODY WHO IS GOING THROUGH A TOUGH CASE. HE IS VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES. HE TAKES... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

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I give my strongest endorsement to Stephen Eckdish. I have known Mr. Eckdish as a colleague for over 30 years ever since we went to law school... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Milton , Lake Worth (FL), About 1 year ago
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Stephen is both a great criminal defense attorney and an immigration advocate. I have consulted him many times on prosecutions that could impact my... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lisa DewBerry , San Francisco (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 30 years since Stephen D. Eckdish was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Senior Attorney at Law Office of Stephen Eckdish 1980–present
Criminal Court Conflicts Attorney at San Francisco County Superior Court Serious Felony Conflicts Panel 1982–2004
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
California Western School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1980
University of Arizona Philosophy & Psychology Bachelor of Arts 1977

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Who's Who Honors Edition 2008-2009 Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals 2008
Special Recognition Award - Attorney Who is Who in America 1985
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: DUI on H1B - Re-entry Query
Stephen's answer: I will answer your question based upon the general law as it relates to immigration consequences... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
“How to Move a Stale Case.” 7 Young Lawyer 1 (November 2002). Court Informer 2002

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Immigration and Criminal Defense Law Guest Lecturer 2008
Immigration and Criminal Defense Defending Non-Citizens in the Criminal Courts 2007
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