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Stephen Michael Rios
About Stephen
Biography
Mr. Rios served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, 1966 to 1970. Following his honorable discharge, he attended the University of California Irvine, where he graduated with honors-cum laude, in 1972. He then attended Law School at the University of California Berkley, Boalt Hall, where he also graduated with honors in 1975.
The early part of Mr. Rios’ career involved representation of Native American people throughout the western states. He served in the Governor’s office in Sacramento from 1977 to 1979 where he was the top legal advisor to then Governor Jerry Brown on Native American rights issues.
Mr. Rios returned to this home in 1979 at which time he opened his law office and has been a sole practitioner until his recent association with his daughter, Serita. Ms. Rios practices out of their Fresno office where she focuses on serious criminal cases. She also received academic distinction during her educational career.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
46 years
Family
50%
46 years
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Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Attorney at Law
32302 Camino Capistrano Ste 205, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675-4506
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense
Posted by tyler | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
excellent!
Our family is very thankful for attorney Stephen Rios. When a young family member got in a bit of trouble we thought they were done for. When we called Steve he immediately put us at ease and put his years of experience into our case. Stephen was there for our entire family during the whole proce...
Stephen Michael Rios's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Mr.Rios for over 30 years and he is a very good attorney. He is trust worthy and I would refer anyone that needed a family or criminal attorney to him."
Steven Zwick
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Rios & Rios
Associations
1995 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1975
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English