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"Nation's Top 1%" of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015-2025)
"Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers (2020-2025)
"Top Best Attorneys" by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (2023)
Past President of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association (2006)
As a graduate from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law, I have been proudly serving clients in Southern California since 1994, making over 30 years of commitment and case experience. I began my career as a Deputy Public Defender in San Diego and later in Los Angeles before beginning my own private practice in Pasadena in 1998.
As the founder of Escovar Law, APC, I have dedicated my legal career to "fighting the good fight," and have represented clients in high profile trials, appeals, and have appeared as a legal commentator on multiple Spanish-language television networks, including CNN Español, Telemundo, and Univision. My expertise and practice include Criminal Defense, Post-Conviction Relief, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death matters on both the State and Federal level. I have successfully handled thousands of cases throughout Southern California and have represented clients in more than 80 Jury Trials to verdict. My legal team and I over at Escovar Law, APC continue to ensure that all clients are met with compassionate guidance that recognizes the unique aspects their case brings and is treated with personalized, attentive legal advocacy every step of the way.
Visit our website to learn more about me and my commitment to providing his clients with superior client services and aggressive litigation strategies.
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31 years | 5,000 cases
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Acquired: 1994
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78 Orange Place, Pasadena, CA, 91105-2000
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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Escovar helped me with my case with excellent results! I had previously paid another lawyer but got no results, Mr. Escovar removed my charges from back in 1994. He made me feel my case was his priority. No doubt, he his the best of the best. Very professional and humble.
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Steve Escovar and his staff from day one put me at ease with their professionalism and compassion. He is truly amazing in the courtroom. He is an exceptional attorney. He was able to do what I thought would be very difficult if not impossible to accomplish. He took such great care in achieving the...
Posted by Oscar | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
In 2007 I pleaded no contest to Penal Code 487 (a) and Penal Code 459. I served 2 years concurrently in state prison. After I got out of prison I completely turned my life around. I went back to school and got Job training. However, my past convictions continued to haunt me. Even though I se...
Posted by Vincent pauley | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Steve is a great lawyer . Got my case handled and did what he said he could do with no fail . 5 stars all the way.
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Steve Escovar is without a doubt the best lawyer and professional in the business. His professionalism and ability to persuade the courtroom to follow his leadership is amazing to watch . He won both difficult and almost impossible cases for my wife to vacate two prior convictions in a courtroom know...
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. A friend of mine needed an old criminal matter cleared off of their record. Steve knew the exact steps to achieve a prompt resolution. On the day of the hearing, even though the DA and Judge had not previously reviewed the files, Steve was a zealous advocate and got my friend the relief they sought."
"Although new to Avvo it is clear that Mr. Escovar speaks with great practical experience. His answers are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
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2025
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2025
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2023
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2005 - Present
President/Owner, Escovar Law, APC
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationPast President
1998 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationMember
$10,000,000 Settlement
Domestic Violence - Not Guilty on all counts!
Settlement-1 Million Dollars, Policy Limit Tendered
Hung Jury on both counts, Robbery and Assault with a Deadly weapon!
"Not Guilty" on both counts of Attempted Murder!
1994
J.D.
1991
BA
2017
How to Litigate a Penal Code section 1473.7 Motion
2014
Criminal Post Conviction Motions
2013
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Can a prostitution conviction from 7 years ago be vacated in California?
24 Feb 2017
What benefit is there of Penal Code section 1203.4 if job applications & licensingapplicationsask for all convictions regardless
11 Apr 2015
I received a ticket for VC 23222 (a) possession of marijuana, but I have read this is considered a VC 23222 (b). Is this true?
01 Apr 2015