Stephanie Ames
About Stephanie
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
33 years
26 years
26 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 32 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Stephanie Ames
12100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
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Stephanie Ames's Reviews
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Posted by Wendy | March 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Stephanie proves rich experiences with federal crimes.
Stephanie interpreted the legal issues very clearly. She is a very reasonable attorney.
Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2015
Stephanie Ames-DUI CASE
Stephanie helped me with my DUI case. She is passionate, intelligent, and easy to work with. She knows her information and helped me a great deal!
Stephanie Ames's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've worked closely with Stephanie Ames on a number of matters. There are few attorneys who work harder on cases than Stephanie. She is smart and tenacious whether it is in negotiation or litigation. I admire her keen intellect as well as the respect she enjoys from prosecutors, judges and colleagues. I would highly recommend Stephanie Ames to anyone accused of a crime who requires a capable and passionate defender."
"Over the past five years I have seen Attorney Stephanie Ames represent her clients in Federal District Court in Los Angeles. Her clients understand what she is doing for them and how she is accomplishing it, which builds a great relationship between her and her clients. This has been the foundation for the outstanding results she has obtained."
"Ms. Ames is an exceptional lawyer. She has extensive experience in both state and federal court. She is dedicated and committed to making sure that each case receives the time necessary to ensure the best possible outcome for her client. As a colleague in federal court, I value her insight and legal analysis of complex issues. I highly recommend Ms. Ames."
Federal crime lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Federal crime lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
A+ rating, Better Business Bureau
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - 2009
Associate, Robinson & Schmidt
2005 - 2007
Associate, Weston, Garrou & De Witt
1998 - 2005
Owner, Utah Law Offices of Stephanie Ames
1993 - 1998
Public Defender, Salt Lake Legal Defender Association
Associations
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2013 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Federal Trial Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 1998
Utah State Bar, Young Lawyers SectionSecretary
1996 - 1997
Utah State Bar, Young Lawyers SectionSecretary
1993 - 1998
American Bar Association, House of DelegatesDelegate
Sample of Legal Cases
case dismissed
charges significantly reduced
Case dismissed
Charges reduced, no incarceration
Client plead in state court given credit for time servced and probation
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Honors Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2002
Criminal Defense
2000
Fourth Amendment
Publications
1992
Languages
English