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.
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.
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.
Client was arrested after an investigation by the California State Licensing Board. The client was accused of violating two Business and Professions codes regarding false advertising and contracting without a license. The Nieves Law Firm helped protect his business and his professional reputation, obtaining a deferred entry of judgement and having the case dismissed and the record sealed.
Client was charged with misdemeanor resisting arrest during a traffic stop. The Nieves Law Firm argued against that accusation and the court reduced the criminal charge to an infraction. The client walked away with a small fine and no criminal consequences.
Client hired The Nieves Law Firm for a petition to vacate 3 prior convictions in Alameda County under Penal Code 236.14, which allows individuals to vacate convictions that occurred while they were a victim of human trafficking. The judge agreed with the argument made by The Nieves Law Firm and the motion was granted, vacating the previous convictions from the client’s criminal record.
Client was facing immigration consequences for a prior drug-related conviction. Jo-Anna Nieves filed a writ of error coram nobis on behalf of the client, noting that the client’s prior attorney failed to advise him of the deportation consequences of a conviction. The court agreed with the motion filed by Jo-Anna and the writ was granted, allowing client to continue their life with their family in the US.
Client was facing immigration consequences for a prior drug conviction. The Nieves Law Firm filed a motion to vacate due to the client not understanding how the plea would impact their immigration status. The court agreed with the motion filed and granted the motion to vacate the prior conviction. After the conviction was vacated, the client was no longer facing deportation consequences.
Client was suffering with addiction and was accused of kidnapping a family member and threatening to take his own life with a shotgun. He was charged with several felony charges including kidnapping and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. There was over a decade of exposure and strike allegations. The matter resolved for a non-strike disposition of PC 29800 and an amended 245(a)(4) for three years state prison concurrent and the kidnapping offense and other status enhancements were 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.
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.
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.
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.
