Santa Clara Legal Counsel You Can Actually Trust

About Stephanie M. Rickard

Services Overview

Personal Injury When someone else's negligence has injured you or a family member, you deserve compensation that covers medical bills, lost wages, and pain. Stephanie handles everything from initial insurance negotiations to courtroom litigation, and she knows exactly when insurance adjusters are lowballing your claim. Family Law Divorce, custody battles, and spousal support cases require a lawyer who understands both California family code and the emotional weight of what you're going through. Stephanie has guided hundreds of families through mediation and contested hearings in Santa Clara County Superior Court, always with an eye toward protecting your parental rights and financial future. Criminal Defense Facing criminal charges means your freedom, your job, and your reputation are all at risk. Stephanie builds defense strategies based on thorough case investigation, challenges improper evidence collection, and negotiates with Santa Clara County prosecutors who know her by name. Estate Planning A proper estate plan means your assets go where you want them, your kids are cared for by people you choose, and your family avoids probate court entirely. Stephanie drafts wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives that hold up under California law and actually work when your family needs them. Business Law Starting a business or dealing with a contract dispute requires someone who understands LLC formations, partnership agreements, and California employment regulations. Stephanie reviews contracts before you sign them, handles business entity filings with the Secretary of State, and resolves disputes before they become expensive lawsuits. Immigration Navigating USCIS paperwork, visa applications, and green card processes is confusing even when you do everything right. Stephanie prepares and files family-based petitions, employment visas, naturalization applications, and removal defense cases with the attention to detail that immigration officers require.

Why Choose Us

You work directly with Stephanie on every case. No paralegals handling your intake, no junior associates learning on your dime. When you call, you get the lawyer with 15 years of courtroom and negotiation experience. She knows Santa Clara County courts inside and out. After practicing here since 2010, Stephanie understands how local judges rule, which arguments work with county prosecutors, and how to navigate the specific procedures at 191 North First Street. Empathy backed by strategy. Stephanie listens to what you're actually worried about, then builds a legal strategy designed to get you the outcome that matters most. That combination of understanding your situation and knowing how to win it has earned her a spotless record with clients. Fully licensed and insured under California State Bar requirements. You're protected, your case is handled ethically, and every filing meets the strict standards of California legal practice.

Social Proof

197 clients have left 5-star reviews for Stephanie's work. They mention her responsiveness, her ability to explain complicated legal issues in plain English, and the relief they felt knowing someone competent was handling their case. Read what people who've actually hired her have to say, then decide if you want that same level of representation. Call (123) 456-7890 to discuss your case

Service Area

Stephanie serves clients throughout Santa Clara and surrounding communities including San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Milpitas, and Campbell. She appears in Santa Clara County Superior Court and handles cases across the South Bay.