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 510-361-0575 or contact us here.

Governor’s Pardon

Outcome:
Pardon Granted

Client was having trouble finding adequate housing due to prior conviction. Our attorneys worked with the client to find recourse through post-conviction relief. The pardon was granted on behalf of our client.

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Resentencing Request

Outcome:
New Sentence Granted

Client was serving a sentence for a crime in a California jail. Based on information related to the case, we believed the client was eligible for resentencing. A new sentence was granted on behalf of the client.

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Resentencing Request

Outcome:
New Sentence Granted

Client was serving a sentence for a crime in a California jail. Based on information related to the case, we believed the client was eligible for resentencing. A new sentence was granted on behalf of the client.

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Certificate of Rehabilitation

Outcome:
Certificate of Rehabilitation Granted

Client was facing repercussions of previous run in with the law. In pursuit of a professional license, the client wanted to move on from issue and ensure it would not impact professional license. We were able to get a Certificate of Rehabilitation Granted on behalf of the client.

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Petition to Seal an Arrest

Outcome:
Petition to Seal Granted

Client hired The Nieves Law Firm for a petition to seal a previous domestic violence restraining order in Contra Costa, California. The Nieves Law Firm was able to successfully argue that the petition to seal was necessary. The judge agreed and the petition to seal was granted.

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Petition to Seal

Outcome:
Petition to Seal Granted

Client hired The Nieves Law Firm for a petition to seal a previous domestic violence restraining order in Contra Costa, California. The Nieves Law Firm was able to successfully argue that the petition to seal was necessary. The judge agreed and the petition to seal was granted.

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Carol Miller Justice Center

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

190 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110
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5151 Gleason Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
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39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
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2233 Shore Line Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
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720 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
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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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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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100 37th St, Richmond, CA 94805
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813 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
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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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661 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607