Steven D. Powell

Steven D. Powell

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 46 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1979

Inactive - Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Schwartz & Powell

1001 Partridge Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, CA, 93003

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Steven D. Powell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2012

Steven Powell is one of the best attorneys

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...pent a great amount of time listening to me and understanding my case and was extremely good at coming up with and delivering a favorable outcome for me. Steven Powell represented me in a civil business case that went all the way through a trial that lasted six weeks. He "out-lawyered" all of the other lawyers. Through that case, I learned the difference between a litigating attorney and a true trial attorney. Many attorneys say they are experienced in trial but only a handful are true trial attorneys that can help you win your case. I have also been counseled by Steven Powell in two other situations where he was able to avoid court and help me get a favorable outcome again. I consider myself to be a tough "grader" or reviewer but Steven Powell gets the highest recommendation I can give. He is excellent.

Posted by Sam | March 30, 2012

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney!!!

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...es (3 strikes means life in prison). One attorney was worse than the next. I was lucky to finally be referred to Mr. Powell. He understood my case right away and based on the facts suggested a great defense theory at our first meeting. I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders after that meeting. Mr. Powell worked hard on my case, frequently following up with the D.A and always trying to get me the best result possible but ready to go to trial if necessary. I am happy to say that Mr. Powell ended getting me a great plea bargain with 0 strikes! Mr. Powell is respected by Judges and DA's In addition to being a very talented and experienced attorney, Mr. Powell cares a lot about his clients and their family members who are also under stress and is very nice and approachable. He prides himself on returning emails and phone calls right away and he'll talk to you and your family who is supporting you for as long as it takes to explain what's going on and to answer any of your questions. In contrast, the other attorneys I had would not even return my calls. In short, Mr. Powell is an excellent lawyer and a great guy.

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Steven D. Powell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Angela Curtis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Ron Bamieh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Richard Towne

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Douglas Ridley

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Robert Schwartz

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member - Advisory Committee

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member - Litigation Committee

2012 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member, Energy Law Committee

2001 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1999 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted to practice

1997 - Present

U.S. Federal District Courts No/So Districts of CA

Admitted 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 District

Admitted to practice

1983 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

1981 - Present

CA Supreme Court

Admitted to practice

1981 - Present

State Bar of California

Member, Criminal Law Section

1981 - Present

Ventura County Bar

Member

1981 - Present

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Member

1979 - Present

West Virgina Supreme Court

Admitted to practice

1979 - Present

Supreme Court of Appeals West Virginia

Admitted to practice

1979 - Present

U.S. Federal District Courts No/So West Virginia

Admitted to practice

1979 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

2009 - 2009

Nebraska and Ohio District Courts

Admitted Pro Hac Vice

1983 - 1983

Ventura County Judicial District

Temporary Judge of the Municpal Court

1982 - 1986

CA Deputy District Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Arbiter System Inc vs Department of Defense

People vs Blankenship

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Education

1979

UCLA SOL

Juris Doctorate

1979

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1985

Ventura County Sheriff's Academy

Evidence

Publications

2011

1985

Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving Drunk Driving

Languages

English

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