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Attorney Reviewed by Jo-Anna Nieves, Esq. · August 20, 2026

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One of the biggest misconceptions about criminal defense is that every case is headed for trial. In reality, a significant part of our job is evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence, understanding how different District Attorney's Offices approach particular offenses, and positioning our client for the best possible outcome.
Jo-Anna Nieves, Founding Attorney.
In serious felony cases, local courtroom experience matters. Knowing how judges manage evidentiary issues and how prosecutors in different counties evaluate violent offenses can influence litigation strategy from the earliest stages.
Jo-Anna Nieves, Founding Attorney.
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Inc 5000 2025Best of OaklandLF500 Honoree 2024Seminole 2025
Super Lawyers 2025Best of Oakland 2025BOBA 2025Expertise.com 2025 Criminal Defense
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Practice Areas

Our Office

1100 11th St., 3rd Fl., Rm 311, Sacramento, CA 95814

Author Bio

Jo-Anna Nieves
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Jo-Anna Nieves

Jo-Anna Nieves is the Founder and Managing Attorney of The Nieves Law Firm, an Oakland criminal defense law firm she created in 2012. With more than 14 years of experience in criminal defense, she has zealously represented clients in a wide range of legal matters, including DUIs, domestic violence, expungement, federal crimes, juvenile law, motions to vacate, sex crimes, violent crimes, and other criminal charges. Jo-Anna has received numerous accolades for her work, including being named a Super Lawyer Rising Star the past 9 years, the #12 Fastest Growing Law Firm in the U.S. by Law Firm 500 in 2019, and one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. by Inc 5000 in 2023 and 2024. LinkedIn | State Bar Association | Avvo | Google
Top-Rated Bay Area Criminal Lawyers

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

We’ve helped hundreds of clients through the worst moments of their lives. Here is what a few of them had to say.

I was treated with respect, kept up to date on my case, and felt comfortable about my decision in hiring this firm. Not that I wasn’t calm, but I felt a calming from everyone I dealt with at the firm.

The Nieves firm is professional, competent and reliable. Their web portal is an efficient means for communication, scheduling and retention of documents.

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R.W.

Very professional and I feel I made a good choice of hiring her. I felt confident and I have referred my attorney to both family and friends.

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Gloria
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A year ago i recieved a call from Jo-anna, asking if i was ready to handle my case. I wasnt sure so she mentioned she will call me in a couple months to check in. A whole year later of putting her calls aside, i decide im ready and still she calls. Now, my case has been settled completely in my favor, thanks to everyone at Nieves Law Firm who handled the case. I wish i had done so sooner but glad its over with now. They went above and beyond i thought was possible, they genuinely care, very detail oriented and best of all, honest. Cant thank you enough. Thank you everyone at Nieves law firm.

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Mattthew

Extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this law firm.

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Gabriel
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I felt extremely comfortable with my attorney and very informed. I was treated respectfully. I would certainly recommend this attorney to friends and family. She was intelligent, more than capable and very kind.

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Michael
A.

Jo-Anna came HIGHLY recommended from several people who I literally trust with my life, so I was not surprised at all when I finally had the opportunity to speak with her. The Yelp! reviews, the referrals, and her trial record all spoke for themselves, but her candor, patience, and professionalism were still greatly appreciated. From our first call to consistent emails, and clear communication were flawless. She is set up technologically to make every aspect of service seamless and convenient from payment to updates on case status, and more! If you or a family member, colleague, friend, neighbor or complete stranger find yourself in need of a Criminal Defense Attorney, please do yourself a favor and look no further. Jo-Anna genuinely cares about your experience and your outcome, and understands the impact the results can have on both your professional career and personal life. Thank you Ms. Nieves for everything!!

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Justin
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From Oakland to Sacramento, San Francisco to Stockton — wherever you’re facing charges in Northern California, we’re there. Our attorneys appear in courthouses across the region every day.

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If you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges in the Bay Area, the next decision matters. Call us for a confidential consultation.

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