Steven Rudolph Andrade

 "A Passion for the Law,  Compassion for Our Clients" regardless of whether you come to us because you have been seriously injured or arrested for a crime.  At Andrade Law Offices in Santa Barbara, we are committed to providing positive results in criminal defense and personal injury cases. We have successfully defended clients charged with DUI, theft offenses, sex crimes, domestic violence, drug offenses, assault charges, and even murder. In personal injury plaintiff law,  we obtained one of the largest verdicts in California's history. In the noted case Fraiser v. Hanson, BC 186857, we received a $60.7 million verdict for a client who suffered severe physical injuries as a result of the defendant's negligence. Multimillion-dollar results are not new to Andrade Law Offices. Visit our website for more successful case results. The cases below are a sampling of Andrade Law Offices settlements or verdicts from $500,000 to $4.317 Million. 

- Slip and Fall in Albertson's Grocery Store. 

- Baby Burned by Hot Coffee in a restaurant. 

- Pedestrian Motorcycle Accident (motorist failure to yield the right of way). 

- Motor Vehicle/ Scooter Accident (policy limit). 

- Bouncer beat down at a local Santa Barbara nightclub.

-  Wheelchair ramp failure resulting in head injury.

- DUI with injury to client. 

Our record of success in both personal injury and criminal defense cases stems from the experience of lead attorney Steven R. Andrade. He is a former Assistant Attorney General and Supervising Deputy District Attorney. He is known for his willingness to take extremely difficult cases to trial and succeed. In many cases, our trial history gives us leverage when negotiating with opponents. Insurance companies and prosecutors know that if they do not accept our demands to resolve a case, they will have to go up against us in the courtroom, which is our battleground.  

We have prevailed in criminal cases defending clients charged with:

• Theft
• Battery
• Attempted Murder
• Murder
• Sexual Assault 
• Domestic Violence
• Kidnapping
• White Collar Crimes, etc. 

Every person deserves to be heard and deserves a fair and equitable defense. People are often innocent of crimes for which they are charged. It is up to the defense attorney to present the strongest possible case on behalf of their client. As a former prosecutor, I know both sides of the law. 

At Andrade Law Offices, we understand you are looking for a lawyer because you have encountered a potentially life-changing situation; count on us to give your case the attention it deserves. We are deeply committed to every case we handle because we care about getting the best possible outcome for our clients. Our goal, for every case, is to devise a strategy to obtain the best possible results. 

• In criminal cases, we may refer a client with alcohol, drug, or anger management issues to a treatment center or a therapist. 
• In personal injury cases, we often recommend that a portion of the award be invested in a secure, structured settlement after obtaining a large prize. This strategy allows the invested funds to grow, and the client will receive tax-free payments for years. We recommend the best settlement strategies depending on our client's age and economic needs. 

No lawyer wins every case, but you want a lawyer who will never give up trying, and a lawyer who is experienced in difficult and hard fought trials, is the lawyer you want on your side.