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Case Results

When it comes to our legal defense and advocacy talents, the best advertisement is a happy and satisfied client. Here’s what previous clients have to say, and we welcome the opportunity to one day add testimonial to the list. Call us at The Nieves Law Firm, APC at (510) 879-7549 or contact us here.

Insurance Fraud

Outcome:
Charges Dismissed

Client was accused misrepresenting the date of damages to a car insurance company after securing
insurance. Client was subsequently charged with multiple felony counts of insurance fraud. The Nieves
Law Firm maintained that what was perceived as deception by the insurance company was a simple
mistake made by the client. The case was ultimately resolved with a deferred entry of judgement,
meaning the case was dismissed after the client completed the agreed upon terms and stayed free of
any new arrests or convictions.

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Felony Insurance Fraud (PC 550(a)(1) & PC 550(b)(1))

Outcome:
Pled to Accessory After the Fact

Client was charged with 2 counts of insurance fraud related to Penal Code 550 in Marin County. Our attorneys were able to negotiate a favorable plea agreement with the prosecuting attorney. The client entered a plea to a PC 32 with deferred judgment. Once the client completes the necessary steps of their deferred judgment, their case will be dismissed. No jail or prison time was served.

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Precharging Felony Fraud

Outcome:
Pled to Accessory After the Fact

Client hired The Nieves Law Firm because they believed they were going to be charged with felony fraud in the near future based on conversations with their accountant. Our attorneys negotiated with the District Attorney while retaining our client’s anonymity. We were able to resolve the issue with our client pleading to a misdemeanor PC 32 accessory after the fact offense with one year of probation, avoiding felony charges and the serious immigration consequences associated with a fraud conviction.

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4 Felony Counts of Fraud: Misrepresentation, Perjury Welfare

Outcome:
Case Dismissed

Client was accused by the state welfare department of 4 felony counts of fraud, including misrepresentation and perjury, which would have potentially resulted in severe immigration consequences including deportation. The Nieves Law Firm was able to negotiate a disposition where the client attended a theft-class, the criminal case was dismissed, and the client’s immigration status was protected.

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Insurance Fraud

Outcome:
Dismissal of Charges

Client was accused of car insurance fraud with multiple counts of insurance fraud. The Nieves Law Firm maintained that what the insurance company perceived as deception was actually a mistake, and the case was ultimately resolved with a deferred entry of judgment and the dismissal of the insurance fraud charges.

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Exterior of the Carol Miller Justice Center

Carol Miller Justice Center

301 Bicentennial Cir, Sacramento, CA 95826
Exterior of the County of Santa Clara Hall of Justice

County of Santa Clara Hall of Justice

190 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110
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East County Hall of Justice

5151 Gleason Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
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Fremont Hall of Justice

39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
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George E. McDonald Hall of Justice

2233 Shore Line Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
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Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse

720 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Lorenzo Patiño Hall of Justice

651 Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Marin County Superior Court

3501 Civic Center, Vera Schultz Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
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Modesto Juvenile Court

2215 Blue Gum Ave, Modesto, CA 95358
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Napa County Superior Court

825 Brown St, Napa, CA 94559
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Old Solano Courthouse

580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
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Palo Alto Courthouse

270 Grant Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Pittsburg Superior Court, Richard E. Arnason Justice Center

1000 Center Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565
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René C. Davidson Courthouse

1225 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94612
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Richmond Superior Court, George D. Carroll Courthouse

100 37th St, Richmond, CA 94805
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Sacramento County Hall of Justice

813 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Sacramento County Juvenile Hall

9605 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827
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San Francisco Hall of Justice

850 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center

400 McAllister St UNIT 517, San Francisco, CA 94102
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San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center

535 W Mathews Rd, French Camp, CA 95231
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San Leandro Juvenile Justice Center

2500 Fairmont Dr C3013, San Leandro, CA 94578
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San Mateo Hall of Justice

400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Solano County Criminal Court

530 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
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Solano Superior Court

600 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
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South County Morgan Hill Courthouse

301 Diana Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
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Stanislaus County Superior Court

800 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354
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Stanislaus County Traffic Court

2260 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
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Stockton Courthouse

180 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202
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Superior Court of Santa Clara County

191 N First St, San Jose, CA 95113
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Wakefield Taylor Courthouse

725 Court St, Martinez, CA 94553
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Walnut Creek Superior Court

640 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse

661 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607