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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2012

Great Attorney! I have never had such a great experience

Stephanie Rickard is by far the best attorney I have hired. I have dealt with a few attorneys in the past and she is by far the most responsive. Going through any legal case, it is hardest not knowing what is going on and Stephanie does a great job at keeping you informed. I received my DUI about 6 m...onths ago and had many consultations. All of the attorneys seemed to give a lot of the same information but none seemed as concerned and helpful as Stephanie. I had a few possible outcomes in my case and Stephanie was able to get my charge reduced to a wet and reckless (my best possible outcome). This did not come easy, Stephanie made sure to explore all defense possibilities and did not push me to settle quickly when the outcome did not seem possible. My situation was unique in that I received my DUI in Santa Clara country but work a ways away. Stephanie made it so easy for me to remain where I work and not have to return to the area every time there was a new development in my case. I must reiterate that Stephanie was able to alleviate all my concerns by staying in constant contact with me. I am someone who was very high anxiety about my case and how it would affect my life. Every time I called Stephanie, I usually heard back the same day and I cannot emphasize how comforting that was. Thank you Stephanie for helping me so much!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2012

All of the good reviews about Stephanie are true--she is simply amazing!!

My teen-age daughter used poor judgement and got into legal trouble. I chose Stephanie based on the excellent reviews posted here and was SO impressed even at our first meeting! All of the good things written about her are true!! She exudes positive energy, is kind, compassionate, very profession...al, and a legal expert. She asked my daughter many questions and got right to the truth and saw that the charges did not fit. She then discussed options that we didn't know existed and she was persistent in her goal to get a successful outcome. We were so very pleased with the result! I can't say enough good things about Stephanie!! If you are a parent and need legal help for a juvenile matter she is the attorney you should choose!!

Posted by Jeremy | February 26, 2012

Excellent Criminal Defense Counsel

Stephanie Rickard represented me in a court case and I was extremely pleased with her services, the outcome and follow up. At all times I was sure I was receiving the best, most informed advice possible. I selected Stephanie after interviewing several other attorneys practicing in her field. I saved ...a small fortune by following Stephanie's advice on what legal actions would be worthwhile. I have talked to others with similar legal issues who have followed other courses of action with little or no improvement in the outcome. Stephanie was well aware of those actions and explained all of them to me but correctly advised me of their worth thus preventing my wasting huge sums of money and time. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Kelly | August 19, 2011

Outstanding attorney and I've retained enough of them to know the difference.

My husband and I retained Ms. Rickard on the recommendation of a friend. It turned out to be a one of the best choices I've ever made with regards to selecting an attorney. Ms. Rickard is a no-nonsense, keenly perceptive council. Her experience in the criminal courts, and more importantly, her prof...essional contacts within the system itself proved to be highly effective and invaluable to us. Her rates are completely reasonable and I've never encountered an attorney who was mindful and even prudent about 'spending' our retainer. She listened and offered a clear strategy on how she planned to handle our case--and then followed through. I've retained 6 attorneys within the last 10 years, and while some of them were very good, none of them surpasses Stephanie. I recommend her services without reservation.

Posted by James | November 30, 2010

Consumate Professional

Ms. Rickard is the absolute consumate professional, and without question the most thorough, personable, knowledgeable, and results-oriented attorney I have ever worked with. Her accessibility, concern, and follow-through are just a few of her many strong attributes as both a wonderful person and as ...an outstanding attorney.

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