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Steven John Rease
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47 years | 3,000 cases
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
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Location
Law Office of Steven J. Rease
150 W. Gabilan Street, Suite 4, Salinas, CA, 93901
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Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal
Mr. Rease was my son's lawyer in 2011. He never missed a court date, always returned my phone calls. When ever he said he was going to meet with my son he did. He fought very hard to help my son's case. He is not only just considered our lawyer but a true friend to all my family. I would highly recom...
Steven John Rease's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Rease is the real deal. He is the most unrelenting advocate I have ever seen in a courtroom."
"There is no better attorney in this county. Anyone charged with a crime is lucky to have Steve Rease on the case. In terms of depth and breadth of experience and the willingness to fight for as long as it takes, he is incomparable. In addition, he is an incredibly generous person, and is always available to share his extensive knowledge of the law with other attorneys. He is the best of the best."
"Steve is the epitome of a dedicated criminal defense attorney. He has the innate ability to identify important legal issues and the experience to litigate those issues competently and effectively. His colleagues admire him personally and respect his commitment to effective advocacy. More importantly, he treats his clients and their families with respect. He recognizes that the criminal justice realm is often unfair and he fights to protect each client's rights and advocates in a way that ensures each person he represents is treated fairly."
"Steven Rease is the lawyer you want to have if you or someone you love will face serious charges in state court. You can't buy a tougher or smarter lawyer at any price that Steven Rease. He's been there, and he knows what to do, when to do it and who to do it to. DA's hate him. His clients love him. If you want a criminal defense attorney that you can trust, it's Steve Rease."
"Mr. Rease is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in California. He taught the rules of evidence to law students for many years. He mentors others lawyers in the community. He is a creative and brilliant trial lawyer who has won not guilty verdicts in countless serious matters including first-degree murder and muti-count child-molest cases. Consider yourself extremely lucky if Mr. Rease agrees to take your case."
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Experience
Honors
2015
President's Award, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2011
Francis Heisler Award, American Civil Liberties Union
2009
Professor of the Year, Monterey College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Steven J. Rease
1988 - 2010
Law Professor, Monterey College Of Law
1984 - 2016
Senior Felony Trial Attorney, Monterey County Public Defender's Office
1980 - 1984
Felony Trial Attorney, Riverside County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2005 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2000 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1980 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1976 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2016 - 2017
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeVice President
2015 - 2016
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeTreasurer
2014 - 2015
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. RL
Jury fails to convict on any of the charges
People v AS
Jury failed to convict. Case dismissed
People v. AG
Acquitted at jury trial.
People v. AT
Jury acquitted on all counts
People v. PM
Acquitted of murder; found guilty of voluntary manslaughter under heat of passion defense
People v. KM
Acquitted at court trial
Education
1977
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D.
1974
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Monterey County Bar Association
Anatomy of a Trial
2010
Monterey County Public Defender
Evidence Code in Sex Crimes Cases
2006
Monterey County Public Defender
Other Acts Evidence in Criminal Trials
2004
Monterey County Public Defender
Crawford and the Confrontation Clause
1991
Monterey County Public Defender
Proposition 115's Impact on Criminal Cases
1990
California Public Defenders Association
Unique Evidence Issues in Sex Cases
Publications
2010
Monterey County Public Defender
Case Reviews and Analyses
Languages
English