Kara Beth Stein-Conaway

I am a criminal defense attorney and my practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense representation. With deep knowledge of local criminal law practices in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria, I offer strategic advantages that can make the difference in achieving the results you need and in protecting your future. I devote my time to understanding your concerns, your insights about the case, and to developing a personalized, creative, and tailored solution to optimize acheiving a best-case outcome.

In 2017, I was honored by being selected as an attorney “Rising Star” by the Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County. In 2019, I was selected and served as the President of the Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County. In 2020, I was honored with the Pentangelo Award for the quality of my article contributions to the San Luis Obispo County Bar Bulletin.  In 2022, I was selected and served as the President of the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association. Presently, I am the Community Service Chair for both the Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County and the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association. 

At the Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C., we will use our 85+ total firm-wide years of battle-tested criminal defense experience to provide our clients with strong, committed, and compassionate legal representation. We believe criminal defense representation can be a pathway to growth and transformation. We are the central coast’s premier criminal defense law firm with over 250+ five-star Google reviews. When our firm represents someone facing criminal charges, they receive more than just a lawyer who shows up in court; they have a team of dedicated advocates standing beside them.

To deal successfully with the challenges you face, we connect, one-on-one, exploring the details and gaining insights to those approaches that fit you and benefit your individual situation. We aim to provide the strongest defense possible, reviewing every avenue for your defense, and educating you to understand your situation and your options.

The Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C. defends clients in cases involving:

- Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs 
- Driver’s license suspensions
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Crimes
- Sex Cases
- Termination of Sex Registration
- Criminal Post-Conviction Relief (expungements, reducing felony convictions to misdemeanors when legally possible, ending probation early, sealing records of arrest, withdrawing guilty pleas related to immigration situations to avoid immigration law consequences)
- Theft and Embezzlement
- Drug Charges
- Other Crimes

ACT BEFORE YOU GET CHARGED - PRE-FILING REPRESENTATION

- When an investigation or arrest creates risk of criminal charges being filed by the District Attorney's Office, you have an important opportunity to avoid being charged by thoughtful and timely pre-filing representation. With some cases, this early intervention can avoid having to go to court or be charged with a crime, even if you were arrested.

Stein-Conaway Law Firm, P.C. represents many people from outside the San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria areas who run into legal difficulty while vacationing at the many recreational spots the Central Coast offers. In most misdemeanor cases, we can represent you without you ever needing to appear in court in San Luis Obispo or Santa Maria. 

We practice law with heart, courage, and impact.