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I am a partner in the law firm of Farley Cassy Schwartz Powell, the premier criminal defense team in Ventura County, CA. I've been a member of the CA State Bar since 1981 and am also licensed in the state of West Virginia. I am a UCSB graduate, UCLA Law School graduate and a former Ventura County Deputy District Attorney. For over thirty years I've practiced law in Ventura, CA. I presently defend those accused of crime and other misconduct. I've tried cases from simple assault to deatth penalty murder. I also litigate significiant civil matters. Check out my blogs on crimnal law issues at my website, .
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1981
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State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, CA, 93003
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Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2012
Steven Powell is far and away the best trial lawyer I have worked with or seen in court. He is excellent. First of all he cares. He is smart as a whip but also humble, extremely likeable and can take on the opposition like nobody else. He is the kind of lawyer you want representing you. He s...
Posted by Sam | March 30, 2012
I highly recommend Attorney Steven Powell to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney. Before I met Mr. Powell I had several different lawyers who I had to let go because they didn't know how to defend me against the charges I was facing and one was even pushing me into pleading guilty to 2 strik...
"I endorse Steven Powell. He has a huge advantage as a formerAssistant District Attorney. " They know that he knows what they know ". Two decades of practice with a top their firm, excellent local endorsements and reviews speak to the quality of his advocacy on his clients behalf. If you are in or near Ventura call him for a consultation. Experience matters!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Powell has been practicing criminal defense for many years. He provides thorough representation for his clients & will fight for your rights! I recommend Steven Powell if you're in need a good criminal defense attorney!"
"I have known Steven Powell for over 20 years. He has been both a worthy opponent in the courtroom and a mentor to me when I was a younger lawyer. Mr. Powell is a lawyer other lawyers rely on for advice and counsel. I have opposed him in court he demonstrated great legal skill, but was always a true professional. He is someone I admire as a lawyer and more importantly as a man."
"I have known Steve since we were first year law students at UCLA. I know him to be one of the premier defense attorneys in Ventura County. He is my first call for any criminal matter consultations or referrals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a good guy and a great advocate. He strongly fights for his clients, but develops good relationships with the attorneys on the other side of the courtroom."
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1986
Recognition of Service Award 1982-1986, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009 - Present
Partner, Farley Cassy Schwartz Powell
1986 - 2009
Partner, Schwartz & Powell
1982 - 1986
Deputy District Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney's Office
1981 - 1981
Associate, King & Williams
1979 - 1981
Associate General Counsel, West Virginia Legal Aid
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember - Advisory Committee
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember - Litigation Committee
2012 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember, Energy Law Committee
2001 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1999 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtAdmitted to practice
1997 - Present
U.S. Federal District Courts No/So Districts of CAAdmitted to practice
1996 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit Washington D.C.Admitted to practice
1992 - Present
U.S. District Court Central DistrictAdmitted to practice
1983 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1981 - Present
CA Supreme CourtAdmitted to practice
1981 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember, Criminal Law Section
1981 - Present
Ventura County BarMember
1981 - Present
State Bar of California, Criminal Law SectionMember
1979 - Present
West Virgina Supreme CourtAdmitted to practice
1979 - Present
Supreme Court of Appeals West VirginiaAdmitted to practice
1979 - Present
U.S. Federal District Courts No/So West VirginiaAdmitted to practice
1979 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
2009 - 2009
Nebraska and Ohio District CourtsAdmitted Pro Hac Vice
1983 - 1983
Ventura County Judicial DistrictTemporary Judge of the Municpal Court
1982 - 1986
CA Deputy District Attorneys AssociationMember
1979
Juris Doctorate
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1985
Evidence
2011
1985
English
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