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Steven Saad
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About Steven
Biography
Steven Saad spent the bulk of his career as a Wake County District Attorney and is now considered one of the most highly effective criminal lawyers in the area. He has tried over 1,000 trials with charges ranging from simple assault to first degree murder. Steven has tried over 800 DWI cases and has become a though leader in the field of DWI defense. Saad Law has experience in over 100,000 Wake County criminal charges.
In his time as a district attorney, Steve held positions as the supervisor of all misdemeanor and traffic charges, a special DWI prosecutor, a special appeals prosecutor, a special probation violation prosecutor, the military liasion of the District Attorney's Office, and a member of the felony drug unit. He spent over a year as a member of and as the legal advisor for the Wake County DWI Task Force.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 17 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Saad Law
105 S Bloodworth St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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Advocacy (30)
Case Results (29)
Recommendation (20)
Practice Area Knowledge (11)
Professionalism (11)
Character & Conduct (9)
Responsiveness (9)
General Knowledge (8)
Communication Style (7)
Cost of Services (6)
Trustworthiness (5)
Staff & Support (4)
Compassion (3)
Payment Plans (2)
Free Consultations (1)
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Greg | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding service.
Attorney Saad did a fantastic job helping my wife. I would highly recommend him and his firm. They were professional, patient, understanding, and went above and beyond. I would certainly recommend Attorney Saad to represent you in any legal matter.
Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Steven is highly competent and will fight for you to the end! Highly recommend!
I couldn’t have been happier with Steven as my attorney, and I don’t know what I would have done without him. I was charged with a DWI and without getting into too much detail about my case, my breath and blood tests were very low and while the cop accused me of being on drugs, I wasn’t on anything t...
Posted by Nathan | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best in the business
Steven is the most effective defense attorney I've ever seen in a court room. His knowledge of the law and compassion for his clients not only makes him the best lawyer in Wake County by a mile, but he is also a genuinely wonderful caring human being. He knows the needs of his clients and is always p...
Steven Saad's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steven is the epitome of "zealous advocate" for his clients. He is an astute student of the law who is always looking for new ways to vigorously defend his clients' interests in court. He is sincere, kind and professional. His work ethic is unmatched, and his diligence to provide his clients with top-notch and innovative representation is apparent always."
"Steven was one of the best prosecutors in Wake County and has translated his years of experience prosecuting to a criminal defense practice with ease. He is creative, quick on his feet, and passionate about defending liberty."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Steve has a staggaringly broad range of knowledge and experience picked up while serving as a prosecutor in the Wake County District Attorney's Office. He is a deep thinker, an outstanding trial lawyer, an excellent advocate for his clients, and as safe a pair of hands as there is in Wake County."
"Steven Saad was a fierce prosecutor and is now an equally fierce criminal defense attorney. He is sharp, confident, and thorough. Steven quickly made a name for himself as a defense attorney with innovative legal arguments that addressed nuanced evidentiary and constitutional issues in DWI cases. His knowledge of the law is expansive and he is regularly sought out for legal questions by many defense attorneys. I wholeheartedly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has always been upfront and done his full duty to serve his client. He uses his legal knowledge to get the best outcome possible. He is a person of his word and gets the job done."
"Steve was a talented prosecutor in Wake county and has taken the experience he gained there into private practice to become a quite talented and effective criminal defense lawyer. I highly recommend him."
"Steve is a fantastic attorney. He works very hard for his clients and gets great results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve will not miss a legal issue if one exists in order to help his clients prevail. I often bounce ideas off of him and have always valued his insight - especially as it relates to constitutional aspects of criminal defense. He has a great legal mind, and is a passionate defender of the accused. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was his colleague in the Wake County District Attorney's office before we both became defense attorneys. He is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney who provides thorough and zealous advocacy for his clients. He has both excellent negotiating and trial skills."
"I wholeheartedly endorse my friend Steve Saad. I have had the chance to interact with Steve professionally since his time in the Wake County District Attorney's Office, where he was known as a very skilled trial advocate. Since he entered private practice, Steve has continued to use his excellent court room skills as well as his first-rate legal knowledge and work ethic to consistently obtain great results for his clients."
"I believe Steve Saad is one of the best defense attorneys in Wake County, especially for DWI cases. Steve's approach to DWI defense is innovative - and successful. If I had a family member who needed help, I would certainly send them to Steve Saad."
"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Saad while he was at the Wake County DA's Office. I was impressed with his thoroughness and great courtroom manner. He is an outstanding advocate in both bench and jury trials, and his time in the DA's office means that he has more trial experience than most defense attorneys who have practiced twice as long."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Saad is a former prosecutor in Wake County where he tried hundreds of bench trials and dozens of jury trials. He is a fierce advocate for his clients. It also helps that he is extremely smart, and compassionate. His experience and smarts make him an excellent lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2015
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Owner, Saad Law
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP
2009 - 2014
Assistant District Attorney, Wake County District Attorney's Office
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Wake County District Attorney's Office
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Wake County District Court Judges' Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers
2008 - Present
10th Judicial District Bar Association
2008 - Present
Wake County Bar Association
2008 - Present
North Carolina State Bar
2006 - 2008
Men's Legal Caucus
2005 - 2008
Campbell Law Federalist Society
Sample of Legal Cases
N.C v D.B.
Dismissed
N.C. v L.R.
Dismissed by the Court
State of NC v J.G.
Dismissed by the Court
State of NC v S.G.
Dismissed by the Court
NC v I.M.
Charges dismissed
NC v J.P.
All charges dismissed
NC v H.B.
Dismissed before trial
State of NC v N.L.
Dismissed by the Court
NC v D.B.
Case dismissed before trial
NC v A.E.
Dismissed before trial
NC v I.G.
Dismissed before trial
NC v K.H.
Dismissed by the Court
Education
2008
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
North Carolina State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Campbell Career Night
Criminal Law Practice
2012
Wake County DWI Task Force Meetings
DWI Checkpoints
Publications
2015
Midtown Magazine
Raising the Bar
2015
Triangle Business Journal
People on the Move
2015
Midtown Magazine
Raising the Bar
2015
Attorney at Law Magazine
CSH Law Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day
2014
Midtown Magazine
Raising the Bar
2014
Midtown Magazine
Raising The Bar
2014
Midtown Magazine
Raising The Bar
2014
Campbell University Press
What a Kick!
2014
Triangle Business Journal
Kicking Up Interest in Footgolf
2012
Campbell Law Observer
The Thirteenth Juror: The CSI Effect
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to get my court date moved.
09 Jun 2015
Q&A
How much time does a misdemeanor failure to pay failure to return rental property carry.
01 Apr 2014
Q&A
Can you leave the state while completing the felony diversion program?
25 Mar 2014