H Dean Steward

A "rare find". A true "diamond in the rough". Number one in the heap". Top end of the "bell curve". What other positive descriptions can I use to describe one of the finest lawyers with whom I have ever had the privilege to work with. Dean has that rare combination of "knowledge", "responsiveness", "flexibility" and "bedside manner", which together leads to the best possible outcome. Understanding that much is out of his control, his sensitivity to all aspects of a case, including the players, is most important. I never felt alone against the heavy hand of our system. No guarantees of course, but it's important to have the best on your team. I challenge anyone to find a more knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsive lawyer as H. Dean Steward.

H. Dean Steward is a good and compassionate man with a sense of humor. His integrity is evidenced by his honesty and dedication to justice. Dean has the unique ability to ease the client's stress by maintaining a casual and comfortable office environment while at the same time providing professional advice. He LISTENS and gathers information; researches issues, and develops defense strategies which are discussed in detail with the client. The defense strategy is a participatory effort where all the facts, laws, and options are reviewed and discussed thoroughly prior to decisions. Dean is always available to answer questions, provide information and emotional support. He is there every step of the way.

For most of us, the prospect of dealing with a criminal case is scary and even more so on a Federal level I would assume. Mr Steward is the ultimate professional that immediately puts you at ease with his knowledge of Federal law and his humanity. His extensive experience guided me through the most difficult stage of my life with an amazing result! You can find attorneys with great knowledge but Dean sets himself apart with his understanding of people and how he interacts with everyone. If you find yourself in need of a Federal lawyer, look no further!

Dean is a Great attorney and is also very helpful. Always gets right back to you and is compassionate. He knows the Federal court system.

Let's began with my case was very complicated which started in 2013 in orange county federal court. and just on 7/17/2020, court of appeal decided to reverse the decision. All these because of Mr, Dean steward expertise in what he does. Mr, Stewart has it all, knowledge, good communication skills, orally articulate, good written communication skills, good research skills, and a above all these he has a big heart. we were able to have The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse lower court decision. thank you will never be enough to Mr. Dean Steward.

Having had the unfortunate experience of becoming entangled in the federal criminal justice system as a white collar defendant, I have worked with over a dozen attorneys over the past 9 years including public defenders, CJA counsel, retained attorneys and even appeals attorneys so I have seen bad lawyers and great lawyers. Dean is the VERY best I've seen. I met Dean while on supervised release and was being threatened with violating my conditions (which is very easy to do…). Because of Dean, I am still here with only 4 months to go. If only I had found him when my nightmare began, my whole story may have ended differently. For the first time in 9 years and numerous different attorneys, I finally felt like someone had my back and who truly cared about what was going to happen to me. For Dean, it wasn’t about money. It was about ME. He was as much a therapist as he was a skilled attorney and because he calmed me down, I was able to make better decisions. He understood my panic and stress. If you're new to the system, you are likely under the worst stress of your life, facing limited finances and finding it difficult to know how to hire a good attorney. Let me help. Just hire Dean. You need someone who has experience and who has seen it all. Dean has been practicing for over 35 years exclusively in federal criminal justice and it shows. I finally felt like I had the Ferrarri of attorneys. And, he made it so I could afford him. With over 150 jury trials, he has much more experience than even most of the pricey attorneys hired by celebrities. You also need someone who will listen, not just cut you short because sometimes it’s the smallest detail that makes all the difference. Additionally, by letting you get it out, you will be able to be more focused and make better decisions at a time when your decisions will make or break the rest of your life. Dean has the experience and maturity to know this. But what really shocked me about Dean is that he knew things that other attorneys did not. Most attorneys don’t know how you should prep if you’re going to go to prison or what you should take the day you surrender (assuming you get that opportunity). Dean does. Most attorneys don’t know much about supervised release or what’s going to happen when you’ve completed supervised release and still owe restitution. While most attorneys focus only on trial prep or a plea, you’re typically on your own after that. But Dean knows there is so much more to it and was able to give me advice about things no other attorney could because they simply didn't know. Dean has made it his business to know! And finally, you need someone who cares about more than just money. You need an attorney who will put you first. Dean is all of this and more. He still practices law, not because he needs a paycheck, but because he truly enjoys it. While I hope I never need another criminal attorney, if I do, I will absolutely hire Dean again. He is the best of the best.

Dean is honest and extremely knowledgeable, he knew this was new to me and was very patient and truly cared in making sure I felt comfortable with every decision made. Dean has an excellent reputation, I was told numerous times by people that know him or worked with him that I was in good hands with Dean. I highly recommend him.

Dean's experience truly speaks for itself. Even in tough situations, you will feel very comfortable knowing that Dean has your back. He is a straight shooter and truly cares for his clients. Words cannot express how happy I was to have found Dean and have him guide me through some of the scariest times of my life.

I made some really bad decisions a few years ago. Mr. Steward came highly recommended from an other attorney. He knew the situation was highly embarrassing to me and had great advise. He was straight forward with me and didn't try to conceal the fact that I was in trouble. He helped me through a really difficult time in my life like a friend would. He's been around for a long time and has excellent relationships with both sides of the court room. Need an "real" attorney? Call Mr. Steward.

Dean is not only the greatest lawyer I have had the opportunity to meet over me and my loved one's ordeals, he is the one of the greatest people and role models to have come into our life. When our difficulties first started, we were assigned a public defender who did not believe in our innocence and mocked us for disputing the government's account of events. He did not seem to be researching our case in earnest so we went to talk to Dean who was recommended to us. From the very moment we retained him, Dean took an avid interest in the case researching it nonstop. It was apparent to us that to him it was not about the money, but for integrity and the fight against injustice. After having looked into our case so thoroughly he came to believe us as well and became impassioned about righting a wrong. Throughout all steps of the process, he gave us constant updates, was always available for a phone call, and answered in detail our frequent emails. Dean is well experienced in all aspects of criminal defense whether it be negotiations, trials, or appeals. Moreover, should your case go to trial, his extensive appeals experience and his deep research and understanding of your case enables him to preserve the strongest arguments for any possible appeal while he vigorously defends you. Retaining him was the greatest decision we ever made and he was able to turn a hopeless situation not helped at all by prior counsel into one where we could see the light at the end of the tunnel.