Steven Clark

Steven Clark

4.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Consumer Protection

10 Almaden Boulevard Suite 1250, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Steven Clark

10 Almaden Boulevard Suite 1250, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Steven Clark's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Be Careful!

Steven Clark started out with a kind, willing, and empathetic nature. He helped to reduce the charges I received for a DUI to a Wet and Reckless. He willingly worked with me to divide his fees so that they were more manageable. I checked in with Steven before each and every court date, ready and will...ing to appear. He always assured me that it wasn't necessary for me to go, that he would appear on my behalf. I am an educator and he knew how important it was that I maintain consistency for my students. I always expressed my gratitude and appreciation for his efforts. However, in the end, I am left with an ill feeling and complete distrust in this paid liar. I readily followed the consequences for my conviction and made payments on time, participated in a 3 month course, and enrolled in a weekend work program. After injuring my hip on the third day of my weekend work program, I was seen by my physician and the hours were converted to the alternative work program for community service hours. Given my career, it was difficult to complete community service in a timely fashion. They were only open for two hours after my normal work day. With 128 hours to complete and a severe injury a couple weeks into my assignment, I was having a hard time completing the hours. Steven was aware of ALL of this as I maintained frequent communication. I would still appear in court to report my hours to the judge. After ONE mishap in scheduling, I missed court. Instead of having my back and keeping me out of jail (the whole reason you hire an attorney, right?!) this phony attorney asked the judge to be removed from my case and LIED to the judge saying that he made "several special appearances" on my behalf. Not true. Not true even one time. After a bench warrant was issued, I immediately called and rescheduled my court date and showed up to court with my progress only to find out what he had done and was remanded and put in custody for 2 days longer than I should of been, 7 days total. It was an extremely triggering and traumatic experience and I blame this man entirely. I didn't even get an apology let alone any accountability! I own my mistake, wholeheartedly. I learned from it and wouldn't dare even think of drinking let alone driving afterward. I wish this man could have the same decency to own his part. Instead, he will just collect your money, spend it on a beach somewhere, and hope to be the next 'face' on the news talking some nonsense about DUIs in SCC. Save your money - you'd be better off representing yourself, I promise!

Posted by Huey | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, friendly, outstanding response, and very knowledgeable.

Mr Clark is a very experience lawyer. He is friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and very responding to my email. He followed up with me diligently, and I am very pleased with the dismissed result. I am so grateful for his passion, dedication, and professionalism. Thank you very much, you are the Best...!

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome experience!

Steven Clark is amazing to say the least. He fought for me until the end and helped me get the best outcome. Steven is an expert in many different areas of law and I will recommend him to anyone in need of expertise from a polished and poised lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer -- Highly Recommended

Steve is polished, thoughtful, very skilled and his experience is unmatched. He carefully reviewed all the facts and hired an excellent investigator and very knowledgeable consultants. Steve got my case completely dismissed. He is well respected by the courts and prosecutors.

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer you can find

I'm so happy that I chose Steven as my attorney. He is a former Santa Clara County District Attorney with over 25 years of experience. I had a very difficult case. However, from the moment I met him for my consultation, I felt more at ease. He walked me through the possible outcomes, the work he woul...d be doing on my behalf, and what prep work I should be doing to help my case. He was very diligent, attentive, and extremely professional. He was always on top of his work and walked me through everything. Always supported me so I had no stress. Mr. Clark was always there to answer my phone calls, emails or my texts any time, and I was thankful for his advice. Steven Clark's Law Firm is like none other. They're honest hard-working people. They will fight for you and most importantly their communication is clear and his actions speak louder than words. I highly recommend Steven as a lawyer to anyone looking for the best results as well as an honest lawyer. BEST LAWYER YOU CAN FIND! Would recommend 10/10.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Best Criminal Lawyer, San Jose - Metro Magazine reader poll

2012

Best Criminal Lawyer, San Jose - Metro Magazine reader poll

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, Steven Clark Attorney

1985 - 1990

Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office Santa Clara County

1984 - 1985

Legal Counsel Senator Pete Wilson, United States Senate

1983 - 1984

Associate, Rogers & Wells

Associations

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association

Former Board Member

Education

1983

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

California State University at San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

NBC Bay Area

Legal Analysis and Commentary

2014

NBC Bay Area

Legal Commentary

2013

Various legal issues

Legal Analysis

2010

Rotary Club

Criminal Law and Media

2009

O'Reilly Factor

Criminal Law

2009

NBC

Legal Analysis

2006

Larry King Live

Criminal Law

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