Steve H Spiegelman

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Steve H Spiegelman

also known as Attorney and Counselor of Law

4.8
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Rosa, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

703 2nd Street, Suite 401, Santa Rosa, CA

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About Steve

Biography

Steve H. Spiegelman Constitution Lawyer, Available to Make sure all your rights are upheld.

Most important rights. Do not consent, Do not speak without your attorney present.

You don't have to do field sobriety tests or take a preliminary alcohol screening test.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

All drug offenses, Search and Seizures, Expungements, White Collar Crimes, and Misdemeanors.

32 years

40%
DUI and DWI 40%

Driving under the influence is one of the most common crimes in the United States. Typically, DUI refers to driving while impaired by alcohol, and DUID refers to driving while impaired by drugs,

32 years

40%
Domestic Violence 20%

Domestic violence is a severe problem that affects thousands of men, women, and children across California. No one should ever be made to feel uncomfortable or dangerous in their own home. We also handle restraining orders.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Steve Spiegelman Attorney & Counselor at Law

703 2nd Street, Suite 401, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

stevespiegelmanlaw.com

Steve H Spiegelman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Hans | February 15, 2013

IN DIRE STRAITS

I have been a client of Mr. Steve Spiegelman since 2005. During our acquaintance Mr. Spiegelman has been the utmost professional and well versed(knowledgeable) in legal matters. I believe he has gone out of his way to assure that i received the optimum results that the justice system allows. No stone... unturned, nonjudgmental and his rates are fair. His staff has also been very friendly, knowledgeable and helpfull. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Spiegelman to a friend in need of legal counsel.

Posted by Carl s. | February 07, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Really!!!! Two DUI's.....

So..... I just moved to Northern California from the Beautiful beaches of Florida. Much to my dismay you definitely need to be much more careful here about what you do. So of course i get my very first DUI. Not really sure where to go i looked online to find a lawyer to help. I went down and talked t...o a few about my situation. Not really impressed. Then one day at work Steve came in to buy some glasses from me and we started chatting about my situation. Right there on the spot he gave me some advice and ideas. Never pitched his services once which surprised me. I went home and looked him up on the internet. Based on my interaction with him and his reviews online i called him the next day. Since this is my first time dealing with this i asked a ton of questions when i went down to his office. He sat there and put my mind at ease that this isn't the end of the world and that he will fight hard for me and fight he has. I'm a General Manager and don't have a lot of time to break away from my job throughout the week. Having Steve has been a savior for me. The entire time himself and Mike who is his right hand have always kept me in the loop as to what is going on, what to expect, and what i can do to help. I coming from a retail customer service profession myself and its really refreshing to see that kind of service. To make my story worse i didn't learn my lesson the first time. I had to show up one morning and inform them that i had received a second DUI within a month. I felt really down on myself and stupid for not learning from my mistakes. They really helped me understand the new fight that was to come and once again i have been thrilled. Being how we are fighting two DUI's i am a little more than strapped for cash. They never once pushed me aside due to funds. They kept fighting while i worked out means of payment which was a huge load off my back and stress reliever. Outside of being a client i also received a call just to see how i was handling things and to make sure that my spirits were still high.. That meant a ton to me. After that i really felt like a friend to the firm more that just another client. My cases are still pending and i am still in high spirits that I will walk away on top. Regardless the outcome, I fell that I made the best choice possible and will always use Steve and his Law Firm for any legal matters that come my way in the future. Special Thanks to Mike, Thank You Again Steve for fighting the fights for the little guys.

Posted by Mike | February 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

In my opinion there isn't a more dedicated, passionate, and honest attorney out there!

My name is Mike B., and my girlfriend Karli has been a client of Mr. Spiegelman's for the past two months. Though our family is nearly indigent, and we have only been able to give Mr. Spiegelman an amount that most attorneys would charge for a misdemeamor expungement, he has worked tirelessly to help... Karli; he has visited her in jail at least four times, has spent countless hours negotiating with the DA, and has spent dozens of hours reading her file in an effort to help my girlfriend. I am convinced that if Karli were in the hands of any other attorney, she would have already been sentenced and it would be years before she saw the light of day. I am clean and sober 4 years now myself, and I was in the system for years with several attorneys. I only wish I'd have had Mr. Spiegelman back then. My girlfriend needs help; she is not a bad person, just someone who is sick and needs the best care. Mr. Spiegelman is doing everything he can for Karli, and myself, and my family, will be forever grateful to him. No matter what happens, we know that Mr. Spiegelman did everything he could, and our family is blessed and better off for having Mr. Spiegelman as Karli's attorney. God Bless You, Mr. Spiegelman! For years no one in the system has cared for my girlfriend and worked as hard to bring justice to a young girl who is broken and needs fixing. We are lucky to have Mr. Spiegelman practicing in Sonoma County! Thank you, Steve. From our entire family; thank you ever so much. You're the best....

Posted by EDUARDO NEGRON LOPEZ | January 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense

PROSECUTORS MEANS ACCUSER BUT STIVE MEANS DEFENDER

YES ...I recommend stive not because his just goog. I recommend STIVE Because he is good and he is the best!!!! All the DA"s and prosecutors do not want stive and don't like him because stive fight and defends you. SI....YO EDUARDO N LOPEZ recomiendo a STIVE no solo por que es buen abogado.....Lo recomiendo por que es bueno y es el mejor STIVE trabaja con tigo y trabaja para ti. Todos los fiscales no lo quieren y le temen, por que el lucha por ti por defenderte, y si te defiende.

Posted by Amy | April 04, 2011 | Expungement

Steve Spiegelman came highly recomended to me and I was not disappointed.

I enlisted the help of Steve Spiegelman to obtain an early probation termination and complete expungement for my boyfriend Dave. While the outcome of any case is up to the discretion of the Judge and the interpretation of the law, Steve was upfront, accessible and professional. He was honest with ...his opinion that my case would be difficult at best and I appreciated his straightforward attitude. His consultation was easy to arrange and I never felt as if I was being pressured into signing a contract. In my case, handled in the fall of 2009, Steve Spiegelman was successful in obtaining both the expungement and early probation. Recently, (Jan. 2011) I again hired Steve to help with a HME eligibility. He clearly explained the process and possible outcomes. Because of the tireless work of this attorney, and his staff, Dave was not only able to have a clean record, allowing him acess to employment opportunities otherwise unavailable to him, he was also able to receive and hold his HME with full privileges along with his Class A. I highly recommend Steve Spiegelman. His professional attitude and obvious experience only serve to put clients as ease during difficult times.

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Steve H Spiegelman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Steve. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Conwell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I see him regularly at DUI conferences and I am greatly impressed by his legal skills. He does not take any short cuts and he leaves no stones un-turned in his legal representation."

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D. Michael Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Steve Spiegelman has shown as a member of the National College for DUI Defense that he is committed to providing cutting edge DUI defense. The National DUI College members represent the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the country. If you are charged with a DUI, a general practice lawyer is not the answer. Good DUI defense is hard work and few offenses in our justice system call for greater attorney expertise than cases involving driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. DUI cases are especially complex because they require defense counsel to understand both scientific and legal issues. As a fellow member of the College, I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Spiegelman"

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have met Steve at seminars that have been convened across America. he attends these to be equipped to handle tough DUI cases. If you have such a case, call Steve to have him evaluate his chances at winning."

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Okorie Okorocha

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Samuel Daw

Criminal defense lawyer

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Grace Suarez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Hutton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bruce Margolin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Blair Berk

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Pro bono excellence, Legal Services Foundation

Work Experience

1994 - Present

, Steve Spiegelman Attorney at Law

Associations

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2002 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

associate

2001 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

associate

2000 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

associate

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

1994 - Present

Sonoma county Criminal Defense

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs. Macfarlane

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Education

1993

Empire Coll SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

California St Univ Sacramento

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

High Schools

Criminal defense, Juvenile justice, 4th amendment

Languages

English

Spanish

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