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Steven Scott Mitchell
also known as Steven S. Mitchell, Steve Mitchell
About Steven
Biography
Mr. Mitchell worked as a Deputy District Attorney from 1996 to 2016 in both Orange and San Bernardino Counties and also previously worked as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff. As a Deputy District Attorney, Mr.Mitchell acted as lead trial counsel in nearly one hundred jury trials, including Special Circumstance Murder, Murder, Forcible Sexual Assault on a Child Under 14, Continuous Sexual Abuse of Child under 14, Rape, Felony Domestic Violence, Felony Stalking, Felony Criminal Threats, Attempted Murder, Three Strikes, Robbery, Arson and numerous D.U.I. Trials. While Mr. Mitchell was an Award Winning Domestic Violence prosecutor, and specialized in Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault cases in his lengthy career, he also prosecuted a wide variety of felony crimes giving Mr. Mitchell the necessary experience to help you in your fight against the serious charges the government has levied against you. Mr. Mitchell graduated Summa Cum Laude and as Valedictorian of his law school class at Western State University in 1995 and has been at the top of the legal game ever since. Let Mr. Mitchell use his experience, as both a Deputy District Attorney and Deputy Sheriff, to help you achieve the best results possible during this extremely difficult period of time in your life.
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Law Office of Steven S. Mitchell
1440 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 900, Fullerton, CA, 92835
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by Saman | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
First Class All The Way
Steve is not only an excellent attorney, he is a genuine and great human being. In my case he went above and beyond the call of duty. He treated me as I was his family and didn't see me as just another client with a dollar sign on my head. I couldn't be happier with is services.
Posted by Daniel | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Jury Trial
Mr Steven Scott Mitchell represented me in a Jury Trial .The evidence was overwhelmeing. It made me look like guilty .But he told me that do u do what the surrvallence video shows and I said yes but I have the onwners consent.well the person I thought was the owner wasn't really the owner . He also s...
Posted by Nancy | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
A+ Attorney
Finding the right lawyer can be a hard task; you don’t know who is on your side and you don’t know who you can trust. Steven Mitchell was recommended to me from a friend of the family who said “Steve is a great attorney, an amazing person and I would hire him for me.” This recommendation was coming f...
Posted by Ann | April 12, 2016
Intelligent and Trustworthy!
He is definitely someone you want on your side; knows the law and knows how to talk to people. He is not one of those attorneys that ingratiate themselves to get hired. He knows his stuff and is honest about your case.
Steven Scott Mitchell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I fully endorse this Attorney Mitchell.He is hard working, talented, and completely dedicated to the success of each and every client. He truly cares about about protecting the rights of his clients and will go the extra mile to obtain the best possible outcome. He has developed a solid reputation among his peers in the legal community. - Anthony Munoz, Esq."
"I have known Mr. Mitchell for about two years now, including when he was sitting on the opposite side of the table from me when he worked for the District Attorney's Office! Simply put, Mr. Mitchell's 20 years of experience as a prosecutor (and more years a police officer) undoubtedly serves all of his clients. Since becoming a private defense attorney, I have been there to personally witness his many successes on this side of the aisle. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I highly recommend Mr. Mitchell. When it comes to you or a family member being charged with a crime, your first move should be to call Mr. Mitchell. He hasn't handled the toughest and most complex cases in his years as a prosecutor. He knows what needs to be done on any criminal case and he gets results. More importantly, he cares about his clients and he is patient and understanding. He's an excellent attorney you won't go wrong hiring him."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Steve for over two years. He is a great attorney that knows the law, strategy and more importantly how to connect with jurors. It doesn't hurt that he knows all of the judges!"
"Steven Mitchell comes highly recommended. With 20 years of experience as a prosecutor, there isn't a question in criminal law he can't answer. He will know exactly how to anticipate the prosecution and he will know what the best defense strategy will be to employ. I am definitely looking forward to working with Steve in the future ... except this time we will be on the same side!"
"Steve is hands down one of the most skilled trial lawyers in the community. He has years of experience handling complex legal issues and highly emotional cases. Beyond the courtroom, he shows great compassion for his clients. Good man! Solid lawyer!"
"I am writing to endorse a highly experienced trial attorney, Steven Mitchell. In many ways he exceeds the challenging obstacles that face our criminal justice system. I have seen him work effectively with members of the legal community, and he brings excellent credentials to anyone who needs representation."
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Experience
Honors
1995
Valedictorian, Western State University - College of Law
1995
AMJUR - Trusts, Western State University - College of Law
1994
AMJUR - Constitutional Law, Western State University - College of Law
1994
AMJUR - Remedies, Western State University - College of Law
1993
AMJUR - Criminal Law, Western State University - College of Law
1993
AMJUR - Evidence, Western State University - College of Law
1992
AMJUR - Torts, Western State University - College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Steven S. Mitchell
2006 - 2016
Deputy District Attorney IV, San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office
1996 - 1996
Attorney, Law Office of John Gilligan
1996 - 2006
Deputy District Attorney IV, Orange County District Attorney
1995 - 1995
Intern, Orange County District Attorney Office
1995 - 1995
Extern, California Courts Of Appeal
1986 - 1994
Aerospace Engineer, McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Co.
1983 - 1985
Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Associations
2015 - Present
North Orange County Bar AssociationActive Member
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. D.M.
Not Guilty at Jury Trial
People v. F.G.
Credit for Time Served after facing 165 years to life.
People v S.R.
Not Guilty at Trial
People v A.R.
Case Dismissed
People v. E.B.
Case Dismissed
People v RP
Misdemeanor with community service and informal probation.
People v DP
All cases dismissed
People v. J.S.
Non-strike felony with probation and 34 days in jail.
People v D.H.
Disturbing the peace and a fine.
People v G. C.
Probation
People v D.G., Case # FSB1502838
Case Dismissed
People v L.B., 16CR-015447
All charges dismissed.
Education
1995
Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Southern Illinois University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1983
California State University, Long Beach
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
The Sports Lodge
Murder vs Self Defense vs Manslaughter
2016
The Sports Lodge
Criminal Procedure
2003
Training
District Attorney Training
Publications
2016
California Appellate Court case number E067296
People v. Lara
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If you get detained do they have to read you Miranda rights ?
09 Jun 2018
Q&A
Will I go to jail if I did not complete my court-ordered DUI classes I am walking into court today to try and get them reinstat?
18 Apr 2018
Q&A
How long will I get with 3 felonies while on parole?
17 Mar 2018