Our offices are situated one mile from Interstate 880 in San Jose, about a two-mile drive from the Courthouse.
Take The Alameda exit from 880 toward downtown San Jose. Proceed through two traffic lights.
Look for the First Republic Bank building on the right hand side of the street. There is ample free parking behind the building.
Stephanie M. Rickard
Attorney At Law
1625 The Alameda,
Suite 801
San Jose, California 95126-2311
Telephone: 408-289-1001
Fax: 408-289-9101
My wife was involved in an accident whereby she lost control of her vehicle and hit a street tree and sign. Given hers was the only vehicle and no other persons were involved, she didn’t know what to do. Given she was upset, but not injured, she decided to drive home. Because there was property damage, and she left the scene without putting a note on the tree, the police charged her with misdemeanor hit-and-run. We engaged Stephanie to represent her, and she successfully got the charge reduced to an infraction, failure to exchange information. We were very well satisfied with Stephanie’s services, professionalism, and ability to help us put this behind us.
I searched online for a highly rated professional and compassionate criminal attorney and quickly found Stephanie Rickard. I knew right away that she was the one to represent me in a second DUI situation. I was a nervous wreck and so worried but after my personal consultation with her I started to feel at ease. Stephanie explained the process to me and that she would continue my case until the best combination of Judge and D.A. was assigned to my case. My violation happened in September and four months later she argued my conviction. The outcome was good. On two counts one count was dismissed, no jail time and a reduced work program. I was very happy considering that my BAC was a high .2 level. She got me through the holidays and I didn’t need to go to court which saved me time, money, and fear. After her call about the court decision I felt a very big relief.
Stephanie is a smart lawyer and she knows due process. Her cost is very reasonable and she will work for you in the best possible way. She knows what to accomplish with the DMV because I was issued a temporary license during the continuance then it becomes a restricted license after 90 days. I greatly recommend her service to everyone who needs a reliable attorney. I will keep her in mind after the probation period when I need to expunge the charges from my record.
Stephanie Rickard shows a true interest in her client’s well-being and legal rights. I have had other attorneys defend me, but none of them came close to her level of combined professionalism, attention to detail and confidence-building trust. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong advocate in court.
Stephaine took the time to look at the best approach in fighting our legal case and reviewed all potential avenues. She showed compassion to our situation and was highly respected in the court room by all involved in the legal system. Thoughout our case, Stephaine continued open communication with us regarding our case answering any questions large or small that came up with same day response time. Overall she is a unique attorney that anyone would be lucky to have represent them in any legal matter. I would highly recommend her as a trustworthy, dependable and very effective attorney.
Stephanie was by far the best defense attorney I have ever worked with. I was caught up in a unfortunate situation where I was facing license suspension, delaying an officer, and a felony possession. Two of the three circumstances were no fault of my own, and the officer abused his authority. Stephanie heard my case and instantly took charge of the situation and handled everything! I never had to take a day off of work or even show up in a court room. She was able to reach reasonable compromise that was more than fair given the situation. She keep me informed every step of the way by phone and mail. I was always in the loop. Several times she had to appear in court to work out the stipulations for a dismal and through her experience, legal knowledge, and sheer persistence , the ultimate goal was accomplished and the issue was resolved. Case closed!!! She not only took care of the problem but secured a solid future for me in that I would still maintain a clean record. Words can’t describe how grateful I am for a legit, and honest lawyer. On behalf of my family and myself thank you Stephanie!
I’m happy to recommend the services of Stephanie M. Rickard to anyone in need of a great DUI lawyer. In December 2013 I made the poor decision to drink and drive, my poor decision resulted in an accident and my arrest. It was a week before Christmas and since I had never been in any kind of legal trouble I was a nervous wreck.
AVVO helped me locate DUI attorneys in the San Jose. I interviewed a total of 6 by phone and only two were responsive during the holidays. Stephanie was the only one available to meet with me on the 23rd. I was ready to hire another attorney but after meeting Stephanie I knew she was the attorney for me: professional, communicative, compassionate, and competent.
She explained the legal process to me and began to calm my nerves. All of my questions were answered in a timely manner and she kept me well informed via phone, text, and email. When it was time to review the police report she was flexible about scheduling an appointment with me to discuss my plea and a list of possible outcomes. When the day of my arraignment finally arrived she called me right away to let me know the outcome.
From the minute I walked into her office, I felt her compassion and attentiveness . She listened earnestly and provided valuable input. I knew minutes into our conversation, she would represent me.
Just to be sure I wasn’t acting hastily, I went to see one other attorney. The difference was like night and day. I felt rushed and even on the defensive with this other attorney (whom I won’t name personally). Needless to say, I made my decision as soon as I stepped out of his stuffy office.
Hiring Stephanie was the best decision I made. She is very caring, intelligent, professional, and personable. She is also well regarded and respected among her peers.
To say I was satisfied with the end result is an understatement. Not only did she maneuver my case strategically, but she also managed to get all charges dropped. My case was dismissed after the third court appearance.
I found her based on her online reviews and I can say for a fact those reviews were 100% accurate.
If you are looking for the best, you have found her. She is a class act all the way!
Stephanie sincerely discussed and analyzed the case during the free consultation. She didn’t over-promised me in order to get the business.
Attorney Stephanie Rickard knows her subject matter and very professional. She did not sugar coat on what I might expect for the outcome of my case not like other lawyers I dealt with in the past just all the promises but no results or actions. But she gave me hope on what she can do to improve my situation and wow! she did. She told me her plans A, B, C & so on before my hearing and she executed them very systematically. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs representation when it comes to Criminal Law, she rocks!
My husband got an accident and under influence of medical condition. He left the site without exchange information to the other party. The police was not convinced by his statement and he was charged by hit and run. It was the worst nightmare for him and the whole family. It is also our first time to deal with lawyer. I found Stephanie’s name in the Avvo recommendation list and she is exactly what we were looking for. She helped us dismiss the case. This is the best outcome that we liked to have. Here is what my observation of Stephanie and why she can achieve: