Steve Escovar

Steve Escovar

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

78 Orange Place, Pasadena, CA

About Steve

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

State and Federal Criminal defense. I have been qualified as Federal Death Penalty-"Trial Counsel".

31 years | 5,000 cases

90%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Escovar Law, APC

78 Orange Place, Pasadena, CA, 91105-2000

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Steve Escovar's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Doug | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney, honest man, fights to win

I was frightened and distrustful when I walked into Steve Escovar’s office in December of 2016. The possible consequences to my situation were devastatingly life altering, and I was worried to say the least. I had read good reviews on Mr. Escovar’s abilities and results, but I was still skeptical. ...He was honest with me from the start. He didn’t downplay the significance of what I faced, but he reassured me that if I followed his advice; by presenting him with documents he requested, he would do his job, and the outcome might be better than what I imagined. He was calm and supportive while I fretted. Most importantly, he got the best results I could never have imagined anyone could achieve. He got my case dismissed. He knew I was innocent, and somehow was able to make the D.A. realize it too. Steve is a fighter, and he was willing to go all the way for me. He likes to win, and the results speak for themselves. If you’re ever in a situation where your future is at stake, I highly recommend you call Steve. Believe him. Do your part, and he will do his. He’s a professional, he knows his stuff, and I can’t thank him enough for giving me my future back. I don’t plan on having any more situations like this in my life, but if I do, I’d hire him in a nanosecond. Great Attorney. Honest man with integrity.

Posted by Elvis | March 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney in LA

Steve Escovar, I just want. to recommend my attorney to all in need of the Best!Steve Ecorvar,handle my case with the most attention to detail and showed much interest in not only what I said but in my hole entire situation.I'm am 100% happy with the way Steve handle my case.. I'm free! Thank You S...teve.

Posted by Karen | June 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer in the whole world!!!

I had a very complicated case and thanks to Mr. Escovar I had my case dismissed. I really appreciate he were always there for me, keeping me informed with updates in my case. He is so professional and trustworthy. I loved the fact that he speaks Spanish which made our communication easier. Words can ...not describe how thankful I am for all what he did for me. Best Lawyer in the whole world!!!! I would definitely recommend him to everyone!!! Thank you so much Mr. Escovar!!!

Posted by William | May 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended!

Steve Escovar at Escovar and Avila, LLP did an outstanding job defending me from a baseless, frivolous legal issue and got the matter dismissed without me having to say a word. I’ve had some very high profile attorneys in my business life in the past, and I must say that Steve always gave a sense of ...professionalism. In addition, he and his office were very organized and it truly felt like he cared. I would highly recommend Steve Escovar for anyone that finds themselves in need of an attorney. We are going to continue to use him with this ongoing matter.

Posted by Ronald | March 31, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I need Help

I needed legal assistance ones and Steve Escovar has represented me to satisfactory conclusions . He knows the law and courtrooms in the southern California area, and was also so reassuring and sympathetic while making sure I understood the facts and what might or might not happen. I hope I never nee...d him again but I would call him immediately if I did!

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Steve Escovar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Feder

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows exactly what he is taking about!"

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Timothy O'Laughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is well known in the legal community as an effective advocate for his clients."

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Michael DiNardo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Olsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Dastrup

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arek Nizamian

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fine attorney and gets the job done. Always up front."

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Michael Doland

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Alan Diamante

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2005 - Present

President/Owner, Escovar Law, APC

Associations

2011 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Pasadena Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Past President

1998 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential v. Confidential (2023)

$10,000,000 Settlement

People v. Pacheco

Domestic Violence - Not Guilty on all counts!

Daniela Z., et al. v. Confidential

Settlement-1 Million Dollars, Policy Limit Tendered

People v. Larussa

Hung Jury on both counts, Robbery and Assault with a Deadly weapon!

People v. Landeros

"Not Guilty" on both counts of Attempted Murder!

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Education

1994

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

J.D.

1991

California State University-Northridge

BA

Speaking Engagements

2017

Los Angeles County Bar Association

How to Litigate a Penal Code section 1473.7 Motion

2014

Loyola Law School Immigration (Guest Speaker)

Criminal Post Conviction Motions

Publications

2013

Escovar & Avila, LLP Newsletter Immigration Post Conviction Newsletter

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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