Jo-Anna Nieves
We take the "criminal" out of criminal defense
The Nieves Law Firm founder Jo-Anna Nieves takes the "criminal" out of criminal defense, and her results speak for themselves. Jo-Anna has been recognized by multiple awards agencies for her exemplary legal work, having been named the Best Criminal Defense Attorney and the Best DUI Lawyer in Oakland by Expertise.com in 2023, as well as being recognized as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for the past 7 years. Oakland Magazine also named her a Top 5 Attorney in their annual "Best of Oakland" awards.
Her award-winning legal work extends beyond the criminal defense realm as Jo-Anna has been cited in multiple published opinions for her work in post-conviction relief cases, which is geared towards individuals looking to find recourse for prior convictions.
Mrs. Nieves passed the California Bar in 2009 and went to work at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. Two years later, she accepted a position as a trial attorney at a creditor’s rights law practice, where she effectively litigated over 400 contested matters and maintained a 95% success rate. She then formed The Nieves Law Firm to pursue her passion in the legal field, restoring the reputations of those who have been accused of crimes and helping them plan for a better future.
She strives to help her clients navigate the complex legal process with an advocate who empowers them and tenaciously fights for their future. She is passionate about delivering excellent service to her clients and her community. Her commitment to the legal field goes beyond just her own practice as she provides a yearly scholarship to students pursuing a career in law, has taught at Stanford Law's Trial Advocacy Workshop for multiple times, serves as the current Vice President of the Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA), and has served as a mock trial coach for Centro Legal de la Raza's Youth Law Academy.
- Criminal Law
- Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Restraining Orders
- Motions to Vacate
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Free Consultation
Complimentary consultations provided - Credit Cards Accepted
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 276807
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- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 121414
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Managing Attorney
- The Nieves Law Firm
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- Trial Attorney
- Mandarich Law Group, LLP
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- LRA
- Sacramento County District Attorney's Office
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- Florida State University College of Law
- J.D. (2009) | Law
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- Florida State University
- B.A. (2004) | Multinational Business & Finance
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- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Oakland
- Expertise
- Best DUI Lawyers in Oakland
- Expertise
- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Alameda
- Expertise
- 10.0 Rating
- Avvo
- #21 on Seminole 100
- Florida State University
- Alameda County Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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- Direct Examination, Trial Advocacy Workshop
- Stanford Law School
- Careers in Criminal Law, Career Week: Criminal Law Careers
- Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA)
- Diversity in the Legal Field, Diversity Legal Pipeline
- Centro Legal de la Raza
- Post Conviction Relief for Attorneys and Their Clients, San Francisco Law Library
- San Francisco Law Library
- Post Conviction Relief for Immigration Attorneys and Their Clients, Pangea Legal Services
- Pangea Legal Services
Meet Oakland Criminal Lawyer Jo-Anna Nieves | The Nieves Law Firm
Meet Oakland Criminal Lawyer Jo-Anna Nieves
The 4 Types of Restraining Orders in California | California Restraining Order Attorney
The 4 Types of Restraining Orders in California
Why We Do What We Do | The Nieves Law Firm - Oakland Criminal Lawyers
Why We Do What We Do
