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My practice involves federal cases exclusively. I've practiced in federal court for more than 35 years, and I welcome the chance to help you with any problem in this area. Please feel free to call or e-mail me at any time.
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My practice is distinguished by the fact that I work exclusively at the federal level, and have for 35 years. My cases include white collar crime allegations (including grand jury representation), fraud, computer crimes and drug cases. A portion of my practice involves appeals, and I have more than 50 published federal court opinions. Please call or e-mail me if you have questions.
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ONLY
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Federal Crime
100%
47 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2018
Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 40 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
H. Dean Steward, APC
(844) 758-0924
Mobile
17 Corporate Plaza, Suite 254, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2008
President of Small Business
Dean Steward is experienced, practical and ethical. He is a true advocate for his causes and clients.
Posted by Paulette | October 09, 2008
SUPERLATIVE ATTORNEY, DOWN-TO-EARTH PERSON
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2008
Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney
My Husband is currently represented by Mr. Steward and has been so for the past five months. This has been a difficult period in our families lives. It has been an indeed pleasure to work with Mr. Steward. Without a doubt he has made this period in our lives tolerable. Mr. Steward appraises ...
Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2008 | Criminal Defense
Ted Moreno, Former Santa Ana City Councilmen
Dean is a lawyer that truly cares about the well being of his clients. He lay out the case against you in laymen terms. He responds to your calls and concerns as soon as possible, and if for some reason your case trial does not clear you of all charges, like me. Dean will fight on your behalf as h...
Posted by Steve | October 09, 2008
Mr Steve Lowe
Dean made me feel like a real person. I was always informed on what would happen. He is a real person that protected my rights. With a feeling that I was a very bad person on making a bad choice, Dean helped me get my pride back and lead me to do the right things in life. I would recommend him to eve...
H Dean Steward's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Dean and I were co-counsel in a complex federal mortgage fraud jury trial. Dean was a fierce advocate for his clients. He was always prepared, tenacious, and honest. The breadth of his knowledge of federal criminal law and his ability to represent his clients eloquently and effectively are second to none. I am proud to endorse him for any federal criminal case."
"I worked with Dean on two complex federal cases. One was a tax fraud scheme, the other a RICO case. Dean is a fountain of knowledge and ideas who commands the respect of colleagues, the government and judges. I highly recommend Dean Steward to anyone looking for superlative federal criminal defense."
"Clients, prosecutors, judges, and fellow defense attorneys all have nothing but the utmost respect for Dean - and rightfully so. Dean is the best there is. Nobody knows the law, the federal court system, and every single person in the building better than Dean does. I always recommend Dean."
"Dean is one of the most thorough attorneys that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His trial skills are superb and his preparation second to none."
"I have had the privilege of serving as Dean Steward's co-counsel in two complex federal cases. We spent eight months in trial together in federal court in Santa Ana on one of the two. Dean is one of the finest attorneys I have ever worked with. He is an outstanding advocate who has the unique ability to charm the jury while at the same time devastate an adverse witness. I give him the hightest possible endorsement. Mark Fleming, Esq. San Diego, CA"
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
One of the Top Lawyers in O.C., O.C. Metro Magazine
2014
One of the Top Lawyers in the U.S., U.S. News and World Report
2014
Super Lawyer, Orange Coast Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Law Firms in the Country, U.S. News and World Report
2012
Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel
2012
One of the Top Lawyers- O.C. for 2012, O.C. Metro magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
One of the Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
One of the top law firms in the country, U.S. News & World Report
2011
Super Lawyer, Orange Coast Magazine
2011
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
A-V rating (highest), Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Best Lawyers in Southern California, Los Angeles Times Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 50 Lawyers in Orange County, Los Angeles Magazine
2009
One of Top 5 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orange County, OC Metro Magazine
2009
Selected: Top 100 Lawyers in California, Los Angeles Daily Journal
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Wavemakers, Orange Coast Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyers in Southern California, Los Angeles Times Magazine
2007
Top 50 Lawyers in Orange County, Los Angeles Magazine
2007
Top Lawyers in Orange County, Orange Coast Magazine
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1996
Top Recognition Award, Federal Bar Association- OC Chapter
1993
President's MVP Award, Orange County Bar Association
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, H. Dean Steward, APC
1992 - 1995
Chairman and Member - Criminal Law Advisory Commission, California State Bar
1987 - 2000
Directing Attorney- Orange County, Federal Public Defenders
1984 - 1987
Chief Assistant- Honolulu, Hawaii, Federal Public Defenders
1979 - 1984
Partner, Steward & Steward
Associations
2002 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1981 - Present
Tax CourtMember
2004 - 2005
Warren G. Ferguson American Inn of CourtPresident
2002 - 2005
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsLawyer Delegate
1990 - 1993
Federal Bar Association- OC ChapterMember- former member, Board of Directors
1988 - 1989
Orange County Bar AssociationMember- former Chair- Task Force of Denial of Due Process
1985 - 1986
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember- former Committee Member- Amicus Committee
1985 - 1986
American Bar AssociationMember- former Committee Member- Defense Services
1985 - 1987
Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense LawyersSecretary- founding member
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S, v. Salah
Appellate win
U.S. v. R.R. et. al.
Plea bargain with sentence of PROBATION
U.S. v. Pacheco-Mendoza
Motion for new trial GRANTED, case dismissed
U.S. vs. Tan Nguyen
Hung jury- Mis-trial
U.S. v. Lori Drew
All federal charges dismissed
U.S. v. Dr. T.D. [name privacy protected]
Client acquitted- all counts
U.S. v. Crandall
White Collar Sentence successfully reversed
U.S. v. Helguero
Successful appeal of conviction
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation- Orange County, California
Client not indicted
Education
1982
National College for Criminal Defense- Houston, TX
Certified
1977
California Western SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Regional Cenference
Criminal Case Jury Trials: Gone Forever?
2014
Monthy Meeting
What's So Different About Being a White Collar Lawyer?
2013
MySpace Teen Suicide case: the Inside Story
Computer crimes- federal court
2011
New Trial Panel Attorney Training
Nuts and Bolts of Federal Criminal Practice
2011
Fidler Institute for Criminal Justice
Cyber Crimes
2011
CJA Panel Training
Effective Use of Attorney Time: Making the Most of Your Team
2011
Annual Conference
Social Networking: Myths and Realities
2010
Third Annual Training Seminar- CJA Panel Attorneys
Joint Defense Agreements
2010
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
Defending against Witness Intimidation
2009
University of Florida
Terms of Service and Criminal Law
2009
FBA-OC Annual Criminal Law Seminar
Computer Crimes: The MySpace Case and Emerging Criminal Issues in Cyberspace
2009
Annual Conference
Ethics and the Internet
2009
Annual Conference
Lori Drew Case and Angry E-mail: Are We All Going to Jail?
2004
NDIA Regional Conference and Training Seminar
Investigating Government Informants
2003
Criminal Law: A Nuts and Bolts Approach
Do's and Don't: Federal Court Criminal Cases
2002
Winning Strategies 2002
Cooperating Witnesses- Uncovering the Lie
2002
Fall Conference
Snitches: Uncovering the Lies
2002
And Justice for All: New Approaches for Criminal Defense
The Confidential Informant
2001
CJA Panel Training- San Francisco
Informants- How to Uncover the Lie
2001
California State Bar Convention
"I Object!"- You Be the Judge
2001
Annual Program
The Contested Hearing
2001
2001- New Approaches for the Millenium
Discovery Techniques
2000
Winning Strategies for Defending Federal Criminal Cases
Defending Federal Gun Cases
2000
Victory at Sea: A Criminal Defense Seminar
"News and Verdict at 11"- The Impact of the Media on the Lawyer, the Jury, the Outcome
2000
The Business of Practicing Law
Management and Economic Issues for Government and In-House Counsel
2000
NDIA Regional Conference
Investigating Informants
1999
Winning Strategies for Defending Federal Criminal Cases
Defending Federal Gun Cases
1999
Orientation Program for Asst. Federal Defenders
Defending Federal Gun Cases
1999
Federal Defender Guideline Update
Federal Sentencing Trends and Update
1998
Orientation Program for Asst. Federal Defenders
Strategies for Defending Firearms Cases
1998
Federal Sentencing
Federal Sentencing
1998
Annual Meeting
Ethics
1997
Orientation Seminar for Asst. Federal Defenders
Strategies for Defending Firearms Cases
1996
Orientation Seminar for Asst. Federal Defenders
Strategies for Defending Firearms Cases
1996
Advanced Federal Sentencing Practice
Sentencing in Federal Court
1996
6th Annual Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law
Current Developments in Federal Criminal Law
Publications
2000
Federal Defender Update
Editor of Monthly Newsletter- 1995-2000
1994
Federal Criminal Defense: Forms and Pleadings
Published Manual
Languages
English