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

She treated me with respect and gave me trust, I felt I took a good decision and was able to notice the professionalism. The attorney and her assistant were very kind when attended our case.

I’d say that she is very well prepared academically, and she has a background that shows enough experience to be able to trust her. Also, she is very kind.

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Fanny
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My family and I have suffered many years for the mistakes I made earlier in life. After many years I realized it was my responsibility to accept those mistakes and to find a way to move on from them. Jo-Anna and her group assisted me greatly in finding a way to move on. I am deeply thankful and relieved that the Nieves Law Group helped me put my troubled past behind, start me off with a clean slate and be excited about my new life ahead. Thank you

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Brian
Becker

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
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Punctual with telephone and in person meetings. I have had an overall positive experience with The Nieves Law Firm. I would retain their services again if I ever found the need as well as recommend them to friends and colleagues.

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Tucker
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She is the best. I was very comfortable. She does her work well. She was very helpful and she cared about my case. I won my case. Fantastic!

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Aisha
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Professional, responsive, and comforting. All the things we needed at the time. I can’t say enough good things about their service. She is a real winner and a gem. If we ever needed services like this again, I will always judge them based on the services experienced here.

★★★★★
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Dwayne
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