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Steve Escovar
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Biography
"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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
31 years | 5,000 cases
Personal Injury
10%
31 years
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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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Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Steve Escovar got both my convictions vacated.
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 Alana | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing Attorney
When we felt all hope was lost, we were fortunate enough to have met Steve Escovar. Steve and his team handled my family member’s case with top notch dedication, care, patience, and professionalism. Steve was able to do in less than 3 months what my family member’s previous attorney could not do in 3...
Steve Escovar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He knows exactly what he is taking about!"
"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."
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar AssociationPast President
1998 - Present
Mexican American Bar AssociationMember
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!
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a prostitution conviction from 7 years ago be vacated in California?
24 Feb 2017
Q&A
What benefit is there of Penal Code section 1203.4 if job applications & licensingapplicationsask for all convictions regardless
11 Apr 2015
Q&A
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