Choosing a lawyer can be a critical decision. Clients want more than a good attorney. They want a lawyer who is responsive to their needs and who can also achieve the best results possible.
Stephanie Rickard is an experienced trial attorney whose primary focus is client satisfaction. As a former prosecutor for the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, she has represented both individuals and major national corporations in both criminal and civil cases.
Ms. Rickard has a reputation for being genuinely concerned about her clients. Her professional dedication and personal involvement in each case ensures a level of responsiveness and integrity lacking in most larger firms.
Ms. Rickard received her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from San Jose State University. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of California, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, the California Deuce Defenders, National Legal Aid and Defenders Association and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
She is admitted to practice in all courts of the state of California and Federal Court, and has represented clients in Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. She also represents many clients who are residents of other states and countries and has interpreters available at no additional fee for most languages.
Practice Areas:
All areas of Criminal Defense including: Domestic Violence; Sexual Abuse; Drug Crimes; DUI/DWI; Juvenile Crimes; Parole and Probation; Theft/White Collar Crime; Automobile Accidents and Injuries.
Admitted:
1988, California.
Law School:
University of Santa Clara, J.D., 1988.
College:
San Jose State University, B.A., 1985.
Member:
Santa Clara County Bar Association; State Bar of California; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; California Attorneys for Criminal Justice; Northern California De