Steven Donald Rice

Steven Donald Rice

also known as Steve Rice

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Luis Obispo, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

PO Box 28, San Luis Obispo, CA

About Steven

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Have handled all types of cases in all courts, ranging from misdemeanor and felony arraignment, misdemeanor and felony cases (Felony trials to verdict: Murder, Attempt Murder, Rape, Child Molestation, Mayhem, Torture, General Serious/Violent Felonies, and Gang), Drug Court, and Domestic Violence Review Court.

23 years | 10,000 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Steven D. Rice

PO Box 28, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93406

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Steven Donald Rice's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Very prompt thorough and available!!

We had to hire him for a difficult eviction. Steven did a great job of explaining the process, filing the paperwork on time. When a deadline hit, he was filing the next action the following morning. Thank you for your help!!

Posted by Paul | August 30, 2016

Colleague

I have known mr. Rice since 1997. I can't think of a more skilled, passionate and dedicated person that I would want advocating on my behalf. mr. Rice has helped me both personally and professionally on countless occasions, and I am in debt to him forever. Whenever I need help or advice, mr. Rice... is the first person I call, and he is always there figuring out solutions to my problems. He is a good guy, and a great lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

NOT GUILTY

I was represented by Mr. Rice in a case where the district attorney charged me with 14 serious felony and misdemeanor counts. Mr. Rice fought for me from the beginning of the case to the end of the trial, and I was found NOT GUILTY of ALL charges. I was acquitted and walked out of court a free man.... It is clear that Mr. Rice knows what he is doing and it was lucky for me that he does, because I put my life in his hands.

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Peter Depew

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

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"Steve Rice is one of the most highly respected attorneys on the Central Coast. I have personally seen Steve handle a great many matters and each time he demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism and legal knowledge. Steve has a talent for making people feel heard. I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone who wants ensure that their input will be valued."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Steven D. Rice

2010 - 2011

Professor, Santa Barbara Business College

2005 - 2016

Deputy Public Defender, Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Law Office of Steven D. Rice

Associations

2003 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

2003 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

Education

N/A

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Annual Conference

investigating and Defending Gang Snitch Cases

Languages

English

Spanish

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