The Nieves Law Firm: Oakland Criminal Defense Attorneys - CA

Strategic and Tenacious Criminal Defense Representation in Oakland

Facing criminal allegations can disrupt your livelihood, reputation, and freedom within moments. The Nieves Law Firm, located on Franklin Street in Oakland, California, represents working professionals, parents, and community members confronting state or federal investigations. Founded in 2012 by prominent attorney Jo-Anna Nieves, the firm operates under the philosophy of taking the criminal out of criminal defense. The legal team understands that an arrest often stems from a momentary lapse in judgment, a misunderstanding, or outright false accusations. By combining relentless courtroom trial preparation with compassionate counsel, The Nieves Law Firm builds bespoke defense strategies designed to achieve favorable dismissals, charge reductions, or acquittals.

Proactive DUI and Impaired Driving Defense

California enforces some of the strictest drunk driving penalties in the nation, involving license revocations, heavy fines, and mandatory education programs. When you need a DUI lawyer in Oakland who understands both court proceedings and administrative DMV actions, The Nieves Law Firm delivers comprehensive advocacy:

• Misdemeanor DUI charges: Investigating the constitutionality of the initial vehicle stop, challenging field sobriety testing validity, and scrutinizing chemical breath tests.
• DMV administrative hearings: Aggressively representing motorists before the California DMV to prevent immediate driver license suspension.
• Multiple and felony DUI cases: Formulating innovative defense theories in complex cases involving accidents, injuries, or prior offenses.
• Drug-related DUI (DUID): Dissecting blood test toxicology reports and challenging drug recognition expert assessments.

Full-Spectrum Defense for Serious Criminal Allegations

Backed by decades of collective experience, including former deputy district attorneys and seasoned trial lawyers, The Nieves Law Firm provides tactical defense across multiple practice areas:

• Domestic violence defense: Defending against spousal battery, child endangerment, corporal injury, and defending against or managing emergency restraining orders.
• Drug crime defense: Handling felony possession, drug trafficking, intent to sell, and prescription fraud cases while pursuing diversion options when available.
• Violent crime defense: Providing formidable defense against assault, battery, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and manslaughter charges in Superior Court.
• Theft and burglary defense: Protecting professionals facing grand theft, shoplifting, identity theft, embezzlement, and white collar financial fraud allegations.
• Restraining orders and civil harassment: Representing clients in complex restraining order hearings that threaten parental custody and firearm rights.
• Record clearing and expungements: Assisting individuals with felony reductions, California Penal Code 1203.4 expungements, and arrest record sealing.

Recognized Legal Leadership in Alameda County and Beyond

Managing attorney Jo-Anna Nieves is a respected authority in criminal law, frequently featured on Court TV, ABC News, and national publications to provide expert legal commentary. A past president of the Alameda County Bar Association, she has been recognized by Super Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers Top 100, and Inc. 5000. Her team of dedicated criminal defense lawyers works diligently to ensure clients receive prompt communication and transparent guidance at every stage. When you need to hire an attorney who will fiercely protect your future and career, The Nieves Law Firm provides the strategic advocacy you require. Contact the Oakland office today to schedule your confidential consultation.