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Steven Allan Whitworth
also known as Steve Allan Whitworth
About Steven
Biography
District Attorneys are in the business of prosecution. Because of this, you should hire an attorney who has always been in the business of defending individual's rights under Constitution of the United States.
One of my personal goals as your attorney is to wipe clean the stigma and stain that a false or erroneous charge can create in your personal and professional life. I do this by focusing on the clients represented by my practice and focusing on the needs of the individual client. My practice is based on providing the best outcome for the client. If this includes trial, then I aggresively move towards trial and diligently pursue and provide the attention to detail that trial requires. If your case does not or should not require a trial then my contacts throughout the defense community will allow me to enhance your chances of receiving a fair and reasonable outcome.
If you are looking for aggresive, honest, reasonably priced representation, then I look forward to helping you through your case, shielding you, protecting you, and defending you to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
Steve Whitworth, Esq.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Law Office of Steve Whitworth
9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 200, Elk Grove, CA, 95758
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Steven Allan Whitworth's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (26)
Lawsuits & Disputes (22)
DUI & DWI (7)
Litigation (5)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (5)
Child Custody (3)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Domestic Violence (2)
Family (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Expungement (1)
Federal Crime (1)
Juvenile (1)
Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
Personal Injury (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Nidal | April 05, 2018 | Juvenile
Good Attorney -- Smart and knowledgable
I had a Juvenile issue and he helped us figure out what course to take. I found him to be smart and respectful. He met with us when we needed to see him. He explained the process and was flexible and nice to us.
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal matter and license defense
Mr. Whitworth is very intelligent and engaging. However, I would not hire him again. He handled the criminal aspect of the case adequately from a legal perspective, but not professionally. He showed up for maybe 2 of 5 court appearances and 3 of those times sent a colleague without any notice (who wa...
Steven Whitworth
Replied last January 24, 2017Hello, I wish could directly answer your concern. But as you posted this review without identifying yourself I cannot know to who I am speaking. Please call the office. I am always happy to have a conversation and if I have offended you or let you down I take that very seriously and would want to make that right. I take my representation very seriously especially in professional licensing issues which hare tough cases and with severe ramifications. I am sorry that you are not supremely happy with my work regardless of the outcome. If I knew how I had let you down and if I actually let you down I may be able to make it right legally, financially, morally, Please call my cell phone 916.389.4030 or the office 916.668.5970 to see if we cannot resolve your concerns, answer further questions, and allow you to understand what happened again so that you can feel better about your experience. Best, Steve Whitworth
Posted by Jelena | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Profoundly Grateful
Steven did an excellent job for my son, who was wrongfully accused of committing a felony. My son's case was dismissed! Steven is a very experienced attorney; he knows how to fight for his client and win. I would strongly recommend him.
Posted by Wes | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best criminal representation
I retained Steve in 2014 after I was arrested for a DUI in Placer County. My blood alcohol was .13%. Prior to retaining Steve I had a public defender. Since it was my second DUI, my initial offer was 2 months in custody, 4 years of formal/searchable probation, $2,000+ fines, DUI classes, and losin...
Posted by M R | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Trustworthy, Excellent, Responsive, and Knowledgeable Lawyer
When we found ourselves in need of an excellent criminal attorney, we did not know any. After reading many reviews and meeting with several attorneys, we felt confident that Steve was the best. He most definitely proved so. Steve was able to save my class A license, which in turn saved my job, my pen...
Steven Allan Whitworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Knowledgeable, smart, and hard working. Steve is a guy you want in your corner"
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"I was Steve's law professor when he was a law student. He stood out head and shoulders above everyone else. I knew this guy was going to be really good in criminal defense. He later interned at the public defender, where he gained a reputation for skill, charm and charisma. (One of the clerks immediately developed a crush on him!) As a criminal defense/DUI attorney, Steve has proven to me and my colleagues that he is among the very best in the field. His presence, dedication, hard work ethic, skill and persuasive power define him as a leader among criminal defense/DUI attorneys. Given my current position as a U,C, Berkeley faculty member, I am often asked for recommendations. I would give Steve, without reservation, my highest endorsement as a top-flight criminal defense and DUI defense attorney."
"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Steve as a stand up guy with a very capable legal mind, able to fight for his clients rights."
"Steven has the charisma it takes to charm juries, judges, and district attorneys - along with the passion and tenaciousness it takes to thoroughly investigate each case and take it to trial. He cares about his clients, is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association, and has an excellent reputation for successfully defended all kinds of criminal cases. I've known him for quite some time and if he takes your case, you should feel confident that you are in excellent hands."
"Steve Whitworth is a great criminal defense lawyer. He gets his clients amazing results. He capable of taking on the hard cases and winning them. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Whitworth is aggressive but also good natured and well-liked. In my case with Mr. Whitworth, I saw him chip away at the government until his case was dismissed. Mr. Whitworth's client walked while every one of his co-defendants pled guilty or was found guilty at trial."
"I had the opportunity to work alongside Steve in a case where we represented codefendants and witnessed his ability to effectively advocate on behalf of his client. As a result of his advocacy and skill as a negotiator charges against his client were dismissed."
"Steve is a fine asset to the criminal defense bar. He serves his clients well and is professional, timely and courteous."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Actual Suspension Delayed issued in CA, 2021
updated on 09/10/2021Actual suspension delayed means the attorney is going to lose his or her license to practice law for a period of time, but the date of suspension has been delayed.
Probation with conditions issued in CA, 2021
updated on 09/10/2021Probation with conditions means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar chose not to suspend the lawyer but limited his or her ability to practice.
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
"Rising Star" Criminal Defense Attorney, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40 California Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyer 2014, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 Under 40 California Trial Attorney 2013, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
"Rising Star", Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Top 40 Under 40 California Trial Attorney, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
"Rising Star" Criminal Defense Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
"Rising Star" Criminal Defense Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
"Rising Star" Criminal Defense Attorney, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Steve Whitworth
2006 - 2007
Contracts Administrator, Stanford University
2003 - 2006
Research Law Clerk, Aegis Legal Services
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Topel & Goodman
Associations
2011 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
California Attorneys For Criminal JusticeMember
2007 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyer's AssociationMember
2007 - Present
San Francisco Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty - Jury Finds Client Not Guilty of Domestic Violence
Not Guilty Two Counts of Domestic Violence
Not Guilty DUI Trial
Acquittal and dismissal of all charges
Dismissal After Hung Jury Resisting Arrest
Dismissal of charge
Homicide Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Domestic Violence Charge Dropped
Dismissed
Minor Accused of Forcible Rape With Aggravating Circumstances
Client did not have to register as a sex offender and pled to only two counts out of 13
Education
2006
NCOC School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Univ of California Davis
Undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2008
NCOC School of Law Trial Advocacy
Trial Advocacy - Use of Exhibits
Publications
2008
Self Published
DUI Handbook / Northern California
Languages
English
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Q&A
I am an attorney in Texas and have a client who work for fedex in California they discriminated against him?
26 Sep 2020
Q&A
Is a victims allegation and defendants confession to a crime enough to convict someone with no other evidence or witnesses?
29 May 2020
Q&A
I have been subpoenaed as a witness to testify in a criminal case from the District Attorney AGAINST My bf i dont want to go!!
06 Feb 2013