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Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

Criminal defense Attorney at San Jose, CA

4.6   17 reviews

also known as Nick Cvietkovich

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  • Licensed for 17 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2006
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Thomas

Learn Thomas’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    25%
    DUI Major Felonies Drug cases Theft cases Gang Cases

    17 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Family
    25%
    Representing all areas of Family Law - including Dissolutions, Divorce, Child Custody, Support Matters, and Domestic Violence.

  3. Child custody
    5%

  4. Child support
    5%

  5. DUI and DWI
    5%
    I utilize toxicologists and other experts to prove lack of intoxication at the time of driving. I often re-test blood samples and obtain maintenance and calibration records for the breath machines. I am a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association.

    17 years, 2,000 cases

  6. Divorce and separation
    5%

  7. Domestic violence
    5%

  8. Drug Crime
    5%

  9. Expungement
    5%

    17 years, 50 cases

  10. Sex crime
    5%

  11. Uncontested divorce
    5%

  12. Violent crime
    5%

I VIGOROUSLY AND COMPASSIONATELY REPRESENT MY CLIENTS IN ALL TYPES OF FAMILY AND CRIMINAL MATTERS.

Attorney Thomas (Nick) Cvietkovich has handled thousands of criminal cases.  He started his career handling Juvenile Delinquency cases for the Placer County Public Defender's Office and later moved to handling DUI cases.  Since that time he has handled hundreds of felony cases all over Northern California.  Mr. Cvietkovich is very familiar with all the Bay Area courts.  He is committed to giving his clients the best representation and making sure that a just result is reached for each client.  Mr. Cvietkovich has personally tried over 20 cases to trial and has never lost a felony trial in his career.

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Reviews

4.6 / 5.0
  17 customer reviews
Posted by Natalie | December 11, 2014
My Hero
I had never been in trouble with the law before and even though I work for a law firm it did not deal with the type of moving violation I had. I sought out Mr. Cvietkovich because I realized I was in way over my head. Before my Court date he informed me of what to expect, how to proceed and not to worry that he was going to discuss the case with the DA and see where they were at. This was a huge relief. After he spoke with them he let me know I would be looking at community service. I was 100% ok with this and it was a better outcome than having to pay a high fine. I got my community hours and was very pleased with how many I had to serve. It seemed very fair to me and once I served my hours, my case was dismissed. Mr. Cvietkovich was VERY professional and knowledgeable and was able to lower my anxiety. He was able with his knowledge of the law to get me an outcome that both pleased the court and me. I would and have recommended him to friends and family alike. He is an excellent attorney.
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Posted by Tassia | December 11, 2014
Honest and dependable
I decided to hire Nick to represent me after my DUI arrest. He set realistic expectations for the odds of me winning my case, and reviewed a solid plan of action he was going to take to try to exonerate my record. At no point did I feel like he made any false promises, nor did he ever pressure me to go to trial. In the end I was convicted (my odds were slightly above weak at best) but Nick was able to get my sentence significantly reduced, both with my DUI class length and my community service time. He also offered one of the best quotes for his services, and went above and beyond in terms of service and courtesy.
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Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2023
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Hope
Mr. Cvietkovich helped me when I needed it the most. I have never had any issues with the law or any other matters of that sort, He defended me and took the evidence I had and not only protected me but got what was being put against me cleared. He is 100 percent professional and is all business.
Posted by George | November 2, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
If you are looking for a great attorney Nick is the one. Very responsive and proactive. I couldn’t have been happier with his services.
Posted by Ale | August 18, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Saved me from a felony DUI and being deported
I had a felony (injury) DUI case with immigration issues. Nick not only got this knocked down to a dry reckless (misdemeanor) with no jail time, but saved me from being deported for the felony charge. He really made me feel better about my situation from the start and his confidence helped me deal with this really bad situation.
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Posted by Luis M. Villalobos | May 10, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great attorney and Honest person.
In my sincerest experience Nick Cvietkovich is the best defense attorney. he did an excellent job with my DUI case. I highly recommend talking to him. Nick is very professional, helpful, respectful and knowledgeable. His services are worth every dime. Thank you Nick, God bless you.
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr Right Choice
Mr. Cvietkovich is an excellent attorney very helpful, very encouraging, honest and good lawyer. He also was very good about communicating with me about the process and each stage of my son case, and most importantly he produced results. I was extremely happy about the outcome of my son case, which ended in the best possible way. Thank you for helping my son through this difficult trial, I am so grateful to you for representing my son in court, and for being a powerful advocate for my son throughout the difficult times. I highly recommend you to other clients for in case need a good lawyer like you.
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Posted by Fortune | June 30, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Best Attorney in Town
Thomas worked diligently through my case, was straight about procedures, costs and expectations and was prompt to reply back when communicated. He notably was the best attorney I’ve ever had thus far.
Posted by Alejandro | December 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Will Fight for You
I was charged for hitting a car and leaving the scene. I was very scared and worried of the repercussions. The DA wanted to throw the book at me, but I hired Nick and he was able to take care of it for me. I trusted him with the case and he got the job done. I would recommend him to anyone who found themselves in the same situation.
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Keep Calm and Lawyer Up
My case was no sh*t. I was looking at prison. Not jail, prison. First offense, veteran of the armed forces, blah blah blah. None of this exonerated me from anything. I took it too far on a guy's face and there were hospital bills. This is felony sh*t, with eyewitness video, and I hd no money. My girlfriend paid for everything, and what we paid for has kept me free to this day. I am writing this from home. And that is what matters. I will not discuss the cost of his services, but my girl was given two payments to make it happen. 15 months passed between the incident and my sentencing. In those 15 months the attorney responded to 90% all communication personally and within the same day. I began to freak out and told me to keep calm and stay lawyered up. I got mixed messages from the courts, and asked Nick "what the heck is going on?!?!?!?" He told me to take his advice and stay out of jail. I did and I did. Due to the attorney's familiarity with the county, the court, and the law, I was able to serve time on electronic monitoring. I have read most of the reviews here. Nick does not offer bro-hugs and bedside manner. If you are in his office, you are kinda f^cked. Like I was! Even if his manner feels gruff, I urge you to ask yourself this: Do I want someone to make me feel better through all this or do I want a lawyer who is savvy? This defense attorney will not grease your emotional wheels to make you feel better. He may keep you the heck out of prison. Or jail. Again, there is video of my incident, and attorneys and judges speak a language that we, the common folks, do not. I was kept out of prison and there is a possibility of expungement. I even spoke with two other SJ lawyers about my attorney, and they both mentioned that he was a courteous colleague and effective lawyer. He even communicated with me at airports between flights to relay that he was traveling and the office would be in touch. In closing, there may have been 1 or 2 clerical errors that the court staff created/missed that my attorney Nick did not miss. He rectified some sh*t. Take it from me, as I was distracted by Nick's manner at times, he knows the courts and system and the legal language you don't. Excellent work, I believe.
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Posted by Nick | November 8, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best you could ask for.
Prior to hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney, I had no priors, a clean record and only a handful of parking tickets in my lifetime. I was facing 3 felonies and potential prison time according to my Public Defender. This case involved words that came out of my mouth the wrong way according to the reports and the prosecution. An alcoholic and a 46-time jailed sex offender were victims of me on paper. I felt like this was my welcoming to the system. The victims did not realize that charges would be pressed against me by the DA and wished to drop all charges in the case, instead the DA denied their request and pressed charges against me. My Public Defender was of no help whatsoever and was simply "going through the motions." I contacted Criminal Defense Attorney Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich through my close friend John. I then consulted with Attorney Thomas Cvietkovich. When I walked into his office I felt intimidated at first. This is because he has a strong presence and is extremely experienced in his field. I consider myself to have a strong judgment of character; after a short conversation I hired him in my defense without hesitation. I felt like I was treated with utmost respect. I could feel that Thomas Cvietkovich cared about me and my current situation, constantly encouraging me to continue to do what I love day by day and to take care of myself through the entire process of resolving my case. If there is such a thing as going above actual above and beyond, Thomas Cvietkovich accomplished this. My charges were lowered to a misdemeanor. He fought for what was right and for my justice. I cannot thank Thomas Cvietkovich enough for standing by my side, fighting for me every step of the way and for allowing me to rebuild my life in a positive light. Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich, his associates and staff deserve a 6th star. Thank you for defending me and protecting my future Thomas. We only have one life and I feel like you were sent from God to protect me. Keep up the good work.
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Posted by Michael | March 23, 2014
Car accident
I feel Nick handle my case very well. He kept me in the loop at all times. If I had concerns, he made sure they were taken care of. If I ever need a lawyer again, I would be calling Nick.
Posted by Kathi | May 19, 2012
Recommendation 5 stars
My 21 yr old son had violated his felony probation & had 2 new charges. He was facing 6-8 yrs in prison. Nick fought hard for my son. My son was sentenced last month to 1 year of rehab & 3 yrs of probation thanks to Nick Cvietkovich. I've put my faith in Public Defenders in the past regarding my son and the outcome was more than disappointing. I am very impressed with Mr. Cvietkovich's expertise. Thank you so much Nick, I am so thankful & grateful for hiring you!
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Posted by Kelly | February 27, 2012
Recommendation
I was pulled over by the police in San Jose about 4 months ago with a .09 blood alcohol level. I knew I had to get some help. This was my first time ever needing legal help. When I spoke with Nick he sounded like a nice guy. He was knowledgeable and offered a very reasonable price. So I went with him and hoped for the best. Little did I know I had just hired an excellent lawyer. He went to work right away. He made me feel comfortable and was always quick to get back to my questions and concerns and always kept me informed with the case. Four months later his strategy worked great. I had prepared myself for a DUI sentence but was hoping to get at least a wet reckless. I ended up walking away with a dry reckless and a small fine. My license was not affected either. I cant thank him enough. Nick is a very intelligent, personable and clever lawyer. He knows the system well and was able to get me the lightest possible sentence. If I ever have any legal questions or need any legal help in the future, he will be my first call.
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Posted by Tomas | December 5, 2014
Good Attorney - Helped Me
My cousin referred me to Nick when I was arrested for hit & run. I was told this could get me deported. Nick help me a lot to get better deal. He was able to get that charge dropped and lesser charges for the others. I'm was very happy with him and the work he did for me. Also, I can understand Nick, but sometimes his secretary help to translate. She was also very nice and helped me alot.
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Posted by Robin | July 21, 2013
I found Mr. Nick Cvietkovich 100% Professional
I would hire this attorney again. He kept me from serving any time or probation. I only had to pay the courts a minimal fee for breaking a court order. Thank you Nick...you saved my neck.
Posted by Toby | April 18, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Beware!! Money Hungry with no results
Potential Clients, Beware! I hired on Nick in November 2021. Upon first meeting he seemed like a nice person, attentive and receptive. However, as time dragged on he changed. He went from we'll take care of you to "You're in deep trouble, we need to talk about the money you need to pay me so we can continue this case" he was always all about the money and not about the client. He never listened to my side of the story and just kept dragging my case on and saying I needed to take charges I didn't even do. In the end I couldn't handle it anymore as I was innocent and needed someone to listen to my side of the story and switched to a different law firm and they were the polar opposite of Nick. They got my case dismissed in a few months compared to Nick having mine for a year. I highly recommend their law firm(VIB Law) for major incidents. The one good thing about Nick is he has a PI who was the only helpful one during the entire time I had hired on Nick. He was the only one who would answer my calls and reassure me that everything would be alright. Nick would always answer in a rude and condescending tone and say I'm in trouble or that I needed to get money ready to pay him.
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Response from Thomas Cvietkovich November 30, 2023
Toby's case was dismissed after my investigator worked on this case for over a year. And I am very happy the case was dismissed. However, I am not money hungry. This case required going to trial and I told Toby clearly that trial fees would have to be paid in order to retain my services past the preliminary hearing stage. Every criminal defense firm structures its fees in this manner. Toby's assessment is correct in so far as I would have to be paid to spend the weeks it would take conducting a jury trial. I did not drag the case on. The court was backlogged due to the court closures from Covid. In the end, I did my job and it helped get Toby's case dismissed.
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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich
  • 2009 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Placer County Public Defender's Office
  • 2006 - 2009

Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2005
  • Santa Clara University
  • undergraduate
  • 2002
  • Bellarmine College Preparatory
  • 1998

Legal Cases

  • DUI Appeal
  • Dismissal
  • 1st Degree Burglary (Felony)
  • Reduction to misdemeanor trespass. No jail time.

Associations

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Attorney Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Silicon Valley Capital Club
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Santa Clara County Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • San Mateo County Bar Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • California DUI Lawyers Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • Attorney Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • California Public Defenders Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Nationally
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2022
  • Top-Rated Lawyer
  • AVVO
  • 2019
  • Lead Counsel Rated
  • Lead Counsel
  • 2017
  • Top 100
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2017
  • 100 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • The National Trial Lawyers
  • 2016
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Attorney endorsements

Received (22)
Given (29)
Endorse Thomas
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Nick is one of the top attorneys practicing criminal defense in Santa Clara county. Nick graduated from Santa Clara Law School and has deep roots in the community. He is very competent in all criminal defense matters and especially DUI and DUI related offenses. I personally have sought his advise. I strongly recommend Nick to anyone seeking legal representation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Nick is very committed to helping his clients and has a lot of experience in criminal law. I recommend him and refer many people to him for criminal law matters."
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"He's an excellent attorney works tirelessly for his clients."
Expungement Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for the practice area of Expungement."
Expungement Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Expungement Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to witness his work in the courtroom and have found him to be diligent and hardworking. He is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cvietkovich is well informed and professional as well as a great attorney. This lawyer stands out among the many and takes the time to get things done right. If you are represented by him then you are in capable hands."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Thomas. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He works hard for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Nick is smart, considerate, and passionate about achieving the best legal outcome for his clients. Anyone in need of an attorney that will “go the extra yard” in seeking the best for his clients would be wise to engage Nick. I fully endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Cvietkovich. I had the opportunity to observe Nick while he was employed as a public defender in Placer County, and I also know of his work as a private criminal defense attorney. He handled busy client caseloads well in both arenas. Nick devotes the time necessary for each client's case and situation, and works hard to achieve favorable outcomes. I recommend him because he is bright, personable, and hard-working."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Cvietkovich takes the time to understand his client's problems and then strives to effectively represent their interests. There are few attorneys that work harder for their clients and that is why I have and continue to recommend him to so many of my friends and colleagues."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Nick is a fine criminal defense attorney. He's very capable and committed to providing zealous representation for his clients. He's definitely somebody that you want on your side."
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