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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great work on DUI

I got a reduced sentence in santa clara county as Mike was able to negotiate it down to a weekend work program by guiding me through the process. I would definitely recommend him as he is prompt with his responses and supportive of your situation at all times.

Posted by Ahmed | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bad lawyer

My driver license got suspended because of this lawyer negligence. My case hasn’t even been filed, but I still got suspended from DMV’s side of the case. I haven’t got a point in my driving history all my life. My experience is below: 1. His office never has never reached me with updates; instead I... have to call them to get the updates. 2. I have to call to remind them about my DMV hearing appointments( I have a feeling that they have no idea). 3. Once I have been told by his office that my case was dropped; which is not true, and that my case wasn’t filed( apparently the guy who works in his office doesn’t know the difference between “not filed”and “dropped”. 4. I always had to call DMV to get the updates from them directly. 5. Even though I called a day before last hearing appointment to remind them, they failed . 6. After a week from receiving the suspension letter, I called his office about that. They had no clue. 7. After I called them to tell them that I had received suspension letter, they told me they would call me in half an hour; but they have never ever called. Now I got to hire another attorney to carry my case because I don’t trust this man anymore. And I promise to go after him, if I find that is possible. Finally, after what happened to me, I doubt the credibility of the many good reviews that this lawyer has… and the end I wish you all good luck in your cases.

Michael Silveira

Replied last October 10, 2022

This individual blew once into a breathalyzer at the police station, and it read .12%. Upon seeing this, this person began to delay and told the police they would refuse to blow again until they could go to the bathroom (a smart tactic to delay blowing again quickly in hopes that the next blow would have a lower BAC). State law requires TWO BLOWS in a breath machine, or the test is invalid. This person continued to delay and refuse blowing again into the machine. The police then told them that they had enough. This person then URINATED all over themself in front of the police as a final attempt to delay the process. The cops had enough and booked this person into jail and charged them with a DUI and refusing to complete a chemical test. I did the proper legal research for the DMV hearing - the law REQUIRES 2 blows into a breath machine. One must "complete" a breath test, not "attempt" to complete one. Unfortunately, the law was not on his side, and the DMV suspended him. This person's antics did pay off in court, however - the DA dropped (same as "did not file") the charges in court. This person is now committing libel about me, even though I did nothing negligent. I did the proper legal research, and I even argued that the police pulling them over was illegal. Unfortunately, the DMV suspended this person's license for not completing the breath test. This person has been calling my office, yelling and berating my staff. Some people are so entitled and self-centered, they cannot realize that their actions can have consequences. As lawyers, we advocate for our clients but we are bound by the law - this person acts as if I am responsible for drafting the law that requires 2 blows in a breath machine! This person is harassing and threatening my office, and has committed libel here by claiming negligence occurred, where there was none. This person is unrealistic and lashing out like a child, instead of being a solid adult and accepting the outcome. This person's review is nonsense, as is their attitude. They even offered me THOUSANDS of dollars more on top of my standard retainer to "make sure this would go away", and I DID NOT accept their extra money! Bribes and such generally do not work in the legal system...

Posted by Michael | August 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Bay Area Law Firm for Traffic Court

Silveira Law is the best! I used them to contest an automated red light ticket. The cost to fight the ticket was around the same as the citation fine. Michael and Katherine were very responsive and kept me always up to date, even when the courts shut for COVID-19 for several months. I have nothing... but praise for Silveira Law! 10 STARS!

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Solved red light camera ticket

First time ever using an attorney's service for anything, great experience. Sent all the papers and fees then just had to wait; the citation was dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional service

Few years ago I had a speeding ticket, Silveira Law took care of it for me. Unfortunately a few months ago I "ran a light" and got another ticket. I contacted Mike's law firm again , in a few months time, the ticket was taken care of. Michael represented me on my behalf and my ticket was dismissed. I... am grateful that there is a way to not have my driving record "broken". Hopefully I don't need to call them again, but if I ever receive another traffic violation, I would call them without any hesitation, knowing that they will do their best to take care of the violation for me. Thank you Michael and your staff.

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