Jo-Anna Nieves on Motive and the Self-Defense Claim in TN v. Matthew Konen
October 2, 2026
Recognition
The Nieves Law Firm prides itself on providing high-quality, distinguished services to the community and our numerous clients. We are both proud of and humbled by the acknowledgement we have received throughout the years. Below you will find a list of law firm’s awards and recognition:
SFGATE – Best of Bay Area
2025
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
2025
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oakland
2025
Expertise – Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
2025
Inc. 5000
2025
Best of Oakland
2025
Seminole 100
2025
Legal Directorate – Best of Oakland
2025
Super Lawyers
2025
Law Firm 500
2024
SFGATE – Best of Bay Area
2024
Legal Directorate – Best of Oakland
2024
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
2024
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oakland
2024
Expertise – Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
2024
Inc. 5000
2024
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2024
Seminole 100
2024
Super Lawyers
2024
Law Firm 500
2023
Best of Oakland – Top 5 Attorneys
2023
Avvo 10.0 Rating
2023
Legal Directorate – Best Criminal Law Firm in Oakland
2023
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2023
In 5000 – Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US
2023
Three Best Rated – Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Oakland
2023
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
2023
Expertise – Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
2023
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Alameda
2023
Seminole 100
2023
Justia 10.0 Lawyer Rating
2023
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2022
Law Firm 500
2022
Avvo 10.0 Rating
2022
Seminole 100
2022
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
2022
Expertise – Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
2022
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
2022
Best of Oakland – Top 5 Attorneys
2022
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2021
Law Firm 500
2021
Avvo 10.0 Rating
2021
Seminole 100
2021
Litigation Counsel of America Proven Trial Lawyer
2021
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
2021
Expertise – Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
2021
Expertise – Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
2021
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2020
Law Firm 500
2020
Avvo 10.0 Rating
2020
Seminole 100
2020
Litigation Counsel of America Proven Trial Lawyer
2020
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2019
Law Firm 500
2019
Avvo 10.0 Rating
2019
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2018
Alameda County Bar Association Distinguished Service Award
2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2017
Lawyers of Distinction – Top 10% in the USA
2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star
2016
Our Videos
Jo-Anna Nieves on the Reopened Cornell Investigation
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Jo-Anna Nieves on Trial Evidence and Witness Credibility in OH v. Caleb Flynn
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Carol Miller Justice Center
301 Bicentennial Cir, Sacramento, CA 95826
County of Santa Clara Hall of Justice
190 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110
East County Hall of Justice
5151 Gleason Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
Fremont Hall of Justice
39439 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538
George E. McDonald Hall of Justice
2233 Shore Line Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse
720 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Lorenzo Patiño Hall of Justice
651 Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Marin County Superior Court
3501 Civic Center, Vera Schultz Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903
Modesto Juvenile Court
2215 Blue Gum Ave, Modesto, CA 95358
Napa County Superior Court
825 Brown St, Napa, CA 94559
Old Solano Courthouse
580 Texas St, Fairfield, CA 94533
Palo Alto Courthouse
270 Grant Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Pittsburg Superior Court, Richard E. Arnason Justice Center
1000 Center Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565
René C. Davidson Courthouse
1225 Fallon St, Oakland, CA 94612
Richmond Superior Court, George D. Carroll Courthouse
100 37th St, Richmond, CA 94805
Sacramento County Hall of Justice
813 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Sacramento County Juvenile Hall
9605 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95827
San Francisco Hall of Justice
850 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center
400 McAllister St UNIT 517, San Francisco, CA 94102
San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice Center
535 W Mathews Rd, French Camp, CA 95231
San Leandro Juvenile Justice Center
2500 Fairmont Dr C3013, San Leandro, CA 94578
San Mateo Hall of Justice
400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
Solano County Criminal Court
530 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
Solano Superior Court
600 Union Ave, Fairfield, CA 94533
South County Morgan Hill Courthouse
301 Diana Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Stanislaus County Superior Court
800 11th St, Modesto, CA 95354
Stanislaus County Traffic Court
2260 Floyd Ave, Modesto, CA 95355
Stockton Courthouse
180 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202
Superior Court of Santa Clara County
191 N First St, San Jose, CA 95113
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court St, Martinez, CA 94553
Walnut Creek Superior Court
640 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
661 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607