Experience

The Nieves Law Firm: Oakland Criminal Defense Attorneys

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  The mission of the Nieves Law Firm is to restore the reputations of those who have been accused of crimes and help them plan for a better future. We are here to help people in misdemeanor and felony cases. We are extremely passionate about vacating prior convictions in an effort to assist immigration attorneys in deportation and removal defense and any form of post conviction relief that helps our clients show that they have been rehabilitated and that they are not defined by their mistakes. www.thenieveslawfirm.com Show less



Mandarich Law Group, LLP

• Oakland, CA

• Attorney

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

  Responsible for conducting civil trials in the area of creditor’s rights and asset acquisition, researching and drafting pleadings, responding to and propounding discovery, attending hearings in various counties throughout the state, participating in settlement negotiations, and effectively advocating and balancing a workload of over 400 cases. Responsible for conducting civil trials in the area of creditor’s rights and asset acquisition, researching and drafting pleadings, responding to and propounding discovery, attending hearings in various counties throughout the state, participating in settlement negotiations, and effectively advocating and balancing a workload of over 400 cases.



Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office

• Sacramento, California

• Post Bar LRA II

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Prepped cases for trial, conducted misdemeanor arraignments and felony preliminary hearings, competently applied the Evidence Code and became well versed in Criminal Procedure. Drafted and argued various pleadings including demurrers, motions to consolidate, sentencing briefs, habeas corpus oppositions, Kellett motions, and motions to vacate priors. Prepped cases for trial, conducted misdemeanor arraignments and felony preliminary hearings, competently applied the Evidence Code and became well versed in Criminal Procedure. Drafted and argued various pleadings including demurrers, motions to consolidate, sentencing briefs, habeas corpus oppositions, Kellett motions, and motions to vacate priors.



Broward County Office of Gov

• Session Analyst

  • Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Attended committee meetings and tracked proposed bills and legislation. Submitted weekly updates concerning amendments and bill analyses. Evaluated Senate and House decisions and the purported effect on the county and residents. Tracked budget appropriations and legislative changes related to juvenile justice, department of corrections, and the criminal justice system. Attended committee meetings and tracked proposed bills and legislation. Submitted weekly updates concerning amendments and bill analyses. Evaluated Senate and House decisions and the purported effect on the county and residents. Tracked budget appropriations and legislative changes related to juvenile justice, department of corrections, and the criminal justice system.



Office of the State Attorney

• Administration of Justice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Chaired multiple felony jury trials including attempted murder, animal cruelty, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and battery on a law enforcement officer, all of which resulted in convictions. Made appearances for arraignments, case managements, and pretrial conferences. Reviewed case files and negotiated plea offers. Drafted and argued various motions. Chaired multiple felony jury trials including attempted murder, animal cruelty, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and battery on a law enforcement officer, all of which resulted in convictions. Made appearances for arraignments, case managements, and pretrial conferences. Reviewed case files and negotiated plea offers. Drafted and argued various motions.



People for the American Way Foundation

• Law Clerk Intern

  • Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

  Tracked legislation, proposed bills and resolutions. Performed legal research and analysis. Examined briefs, case records and legal authorities. Compiled documents, exhibits, and extensive discovery for complex civil litigation cases. Tracked legislation, proposed bills and resolutions. Performed legal research and analysis. Examined briefs, case records and legal authorities. Compiled documents, exhibits, and extensive discovery for complex civil litigation cases.



Children’s Advocacy Center

• Legal Intern

  • May 2007 - Jul 2007

  Interviewed and represented clients in a variety of forums including juvenile dependency, delinquency, and child welfare. Served as an attorney ad litem and offered resolutions and proposals to the court based on the best interest of the child. Managed and organized files and calculated time spent on each case. Prepared legal memoranda and pleadings. Interviewed and represented clients in a variety of forums including juvenile dependency, delinquency, and child welfare. Served as an attorney ad litem and offered resolutions and proposals to the court based on the best interest of the child. Managed and organized files and calculated time spent on each case. Prepared legal memoranda and pleadings.