Jo-Anna Nieves
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- The Nieves Law Firm, 160, FranklinSt, Downtown, Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94612, USA
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About:
The Nieves Law Firm founder Jo-Anna Nieves takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense, and her results speak for themselves. Jo-Anna has been recognized by multiple awards agencies for her exemplary legal work, having been named the Best Criminal Defense Attorney and the Best DUI Lawyer in Oakland by Expertise.com in 2023, as well as being recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 7 years. Oakland Magazine also named her a Top 5 Attorney in their annual "Best of Oakland" awards. Her award-winning legal work extends beyond the criminal defense realm as Jo-Anna has been cited in multiple published opinions for her work in post-conviction relief cases, which is geared towards individuals looking to find recourse for prior convictions. Mrs. Nieves passed the California Bar in 2009 and went to work at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Two years later, she accepted a position as a trial attorney at a creditor’s rights law practice, where she effectively litigated over 400 contested matters and maintained a 95% success rate. She then formed The Nieves Law Firm to pursue her passion in the legal field, restoring the reputations of those who have been accused of crimes and helping them plan for a better future. She strives to help her clients navigate the complex legal process with an advocate who empowers them and tenaciously fights for their future. She is passionate about delivering excellent service to her clients and her community. Her commitment to the legal field goes beyond just her own practice as she provides a yearly scholarship to students pursuing a career in law, has taught at Stanford Law's Trial Advocacy Workshop for multiple times, serves as the current Vice President of the Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA), and has served as a mock trial coach for Centro Legal de la Raza's Youth Law Academy. View More ›
Jurisdiction:California (); Florida ()
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English, Spanish
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
B.A.
J.D.
Awards
Top 10% in the U.S.
Top 10% in the U.S. - Lawyers of Distinction (2017)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2022)
10.0 Rating
10.0 Rating - Avvo (2022)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2020)
Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland - Expertise (2021)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2019)
#12 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US
#12 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US - Law Firm 500 (2019)
#35 on Seminole 100
#35 on Seminole 100 - Florida State University (2022)
#21 on Seminole 100
#21 on Seminole 100 - Florida State University (2023)
Thirty Under 30
Thirty Under 30 - FSU Alumni Association (2013)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2017)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2021)
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda - Expertise (2021)
Best of Oakland, Top 5 Attorneys
Best of Oakland, Top 5 Attorneys - Oakland Magazine (2022)
Proven Trial Lawyer
Proven Trial Lawyer - Litigation Counsel of America (2020)
10.0 Rating
10.0 Rating - Avvo (2023)
10.0 Rating
10.0 Rating - Avvo (2021)
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland - Expertise (2022)
10.0 Rating
10.0 Rating - Avvo (2019)
Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland - Expertise (2022)
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda - Expertise (2023)
#6 on Seminole 100
#6 on Seminole 100 - Florida State University (2020)
#16 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US
#16 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US - Law Firm 500 (2020)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2018)
#60 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US
#60 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US - Law Firm 500 (2022)
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Star - Super Lawyers (2016)
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland - Expertise (2023)
#45 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US
#45 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the US - Law Firm 500 (2021)
10.0 Rating
10.0 Rating - Avvo (2020)
Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland - Expertise (2023)
Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service Award - Alameda County Bar Association (2017)
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda - Expertise (2022)
#34 on Seminole 100
#34 on Seminole 100 - Florida State University (2021)
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland - Expertise (2021)
Associations
Board of Directors
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