Reviews and Ratings

Steve is a great attorney

— Simon Liu 02/16/2026

I can't recommend Steven enough! He was an absolute lifesaver in my family member's case. With decades of experience, it's clear he knows exactly what he's doing. From the very first consultation, he was honest, upfront, and took the time to thoroughly explain the entire legal process, making us feel much more at ease. He is incredibly knowledgeable and hard-working, always going the extra mile to ensure that we understood every step of the case. You can tell that he genuinely cares about his clients and their well-being. Navigating the criminal court system can be overwhelming, but Steven was there every step of the way, offering both expert guidance and personal support. If you need a criminal defense attorney who is not only skilled but also compassionate and dedicated, look no further. I am so grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a trusted attorney.

— Midas Jackson 04/29/2025

Mr Nakano is very experienced attorney and is a pleasure to work with him. Mr Nakano is experienced in law and criminal matters.

— Gilberto T. 12/03/2024

The best in the business! Mr Nakano is not only very professional an honest but absolutely personable. It has been a pleasure to be blessed with his services which have helped me through tough times an made me a better person through it all. Would recommend Mr Nakano to everyone who is in need of an top tier attorney who comes through every time an executes.

— Javier Palos 07/03/2024

I absolutely was please with Steven’s knowledge and compassion he shows for his clients that are dealing with a difficult time in their lives. I wound refer him to any one who needs someone to understand their legal cases or current life challenges.

— lucy meza 01/08/2024

-Being in Steven H Nakano's hands was nothing but a blessing. He helped me feel confident walking into the courtroom and made sure to try his best, which...

— Arturo M. 04/07/2023

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— britanny gutierrez 12/26/2022

The best defense attorney ever

— Laura Jaques 09/30/2022

Mr. Steven Nakano is the best lawyer. He took time to listen my son's case and provided tremendous law advise as well as guided him through the recovery...

— A T. 07/30/2022

Mr. Nakano went above and beyond to represent me. I've had one lawyer prior to meeting him and couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. He truly cares about...

— K M. 01/22/2022

He is an honey attorney. You can trust his advice . Best attorney

— Maria Corral 11/19/2021

He is a great attorney. Honest and professional . He's the best . I have known Steve close to 20 yrs . He's the attorney to call .

— Manuel V. 11/18/2021

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— Olga Gaeta 05/12/2021

I had a free consult with him and he answered my questions. I would want to hire him if I ever need legal representation.

— Becky Felix 03/28/2021

I had a free consult with him and he answered my questions. I would want to hire him if I ever need legal representation.

— Rebecca Felix 03/28/2021

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— Belia Vallez 02/18/2021

Steven Nakano is an amazing attorney who really cares deeply about his clients. I truly recommend him for anyone who seeks a kind, knowledgable attorney. He was able to put my mind at ease and is amazing at his job.

— Jennifer C 06/23/2020

Mr Nakano not only helped me out legally but really showed that he cares personally about his clients. I highly recommend him if someone needs an attorney. Thank you Steve!

— s ram 05/23/2020

I came to Mr Steven Nakano a while back concerned about a possible criminal case against me. We had a consultation and he put me at ease. He is clearly very skilled and very professional. He is one of the best attorney in the bay area. And I'm very thankful for him. Thank you Mr. Steven Nakano

— Brian 04/27/2020

I met Steven Nakano so many years ago. It's likely a story that deserves more characters than I can fit in a yelp review. When I first spoke with him I was...

— Ernest A. 11/03/2019

Steven Nakano is an exceptionally experienced attorney who navigates legal challenges with expertise and professionalism. From the time I first met him, Steve has skillfully handled my case and been available to walk me through the process each step of the way. Steve is honest, forthright, and worked with dedication on my behalf. One attribute that makes Steve stand out from other attorneys is that he has always seen me as a person, not just a case. This type of respect has made an impact on my life that will last far beyond the legal case. I have observed Steve interact with other clients and can attest to the fact that he is committed to the best outcome for each person. Becoming a part of the recovery community has changed my life, and Steve has been instrumental in my discovery of a purposeful journey.

— Sean M. 11/03/2019

I've been using Mr. Nakano since 1999. 20+ years. He's the best criminal attorney to use in Santa Clara county bar none. If you have an criminal issue in Santa Clara county, you would be insane not to at least give him a call. He's been in business in San Jose forever and all the judges know him by name and seem happy to see him. He is the superstar of the courtroom. He's a genius and thinks outside of the box. He can think of ways to approach cases that your typical "take the deal" attorneys never dream of. He is very compassionate and seems to thrive on helping others. He even helped start a drug treatment facility for client like myself that were dealing with addictions. He was also the main article on the front page of the San Jose Mercury Newspaper for taking down a corrupt attorney general. Personally, he's helped me out of a lot of sticky situations. He was able to get the judge to accept my time in a sle as my dui classes. He got my 18 month prison sentence offer reduced to just about time served with release to a treatment facility. Real help. He also helped me get another case dropped. Every time I visit him he has a calming effect on me and I also leave more confident knowing I have the best man for the job. He's a real superstar and Zen master. For all your criminal needs, do yourself a favor and schedule a meeting with him now.

— Hugo Kim 10/30/2019

Steven Nakano is the kind of lawyer you want to be in your corner when you are going through a case in the court system. He was very knowledgeable of all court expectations and procedures to help us get a favorable outcome. He went out of his way to schedule additional court dates to address my medical issues with court. He was very informative of all our options to help us make the right decisions on how to proceed. Going through this kind event in one's life is very stressful but having a trustworthy lawyer like Steven Nakano to help and support us with all our needs made everything so much easier. You can't put a price on having peace of mind when you need it most... Thank you Steven.

— Jake Macasaet 10/30/2019

Mr. Nakano ...... I'm going to share my story in hopes that my story will shed some light as to who Steven Nakano is to me and my family. In my younger years I made some really bad choices and was arrested. I had heard his name before and had heard it through the jail system that Mr. Nakano was a good attorney. So I had an interview with him and even though I wanted to hire him he felt and had explained to my loved ones that he would not be taking the my case further more the public defender I had was doing a good job and had a good offer on the table for me to seriously take the time they were offering me. He said if he felt he could do better he would take the case. For me this was a big difference in attorneys. What I was used to was attorney always saying one thing and asking for all the money up front but doing another once the money was paid. So right from the beginning he had earned some" brownie points ". So the next time I decided to make poor choices and was arrested. And was looking at a violation of probation hearing . I called upon Mr Nakano Sure enough he came through for me big time. He was able to convince the judge and the district attorney and my probation officer from sending me to prison and that I would do good in a program. You tell me if my sentence wasn't a set up or not. I received a 7 year prison suspended sentence and had a 5 year probation period (when normally its 3) one year of Amicus house one year parenting without violence classes, one year of anger management classes , one year of domestic violence classes. This was the deal that my last lawyer and public defender had worked up for me . so on my first probation violation I call on Mr Nakano and sure enough he worked some magic and was able to see in me something I couldn't see for myself. And thanks to him I didn't get the 7years and i completed all the judges requests and was able to successfully complete my probation and move forward with my life. My life isn't perfect but its a whole lot better then what it could have been. And I owe it to this man Mr Nakano. Thank you once again. My family thanks you a million. And words cannot express how thankful I am.... Your more then my attorney you are a friend indeed. Someone I look up to and respect dearly........

— Y Si 08/26/2019

Steven Nakano saved my life! If I could leave 10 stars I would. He is truly the last of the Mohicans when it comes to a defense attorney in Santa Clara county. He is the kindest, most honest attorney I've ever met in my entire life. I came to Mr. Nakano after being cheated out of alot of money by another attorney who had no real interest in helping me with my case. From the moment I walked into his office, he treated me with compassion and care. He was brutally honest with me and went out of his way to explain all of my options. Upon taking my case, he introduced me to his team of professionals, and promised he would do whatever he could to help. I was a bit skeptical at first but quickly learned Mr Nakano was as genuine as they come. Whenever making court appearances, all of the judges and district attorneys knew him very well. He relentlessly fought for me and his level of professionalism was impeccable. My original offer from the district attorneys office was 9years in a CA state penitentiary while being represented by my previous attorney. I listened to Mr. Nakano and did everything he suggested. We continued going to court over the course of a year. He gave me hope, told me to stay positive, and have faith. He led me to the path of recovery and showed the courts that I had simply made some bad choices and deserved a second chance. He truly saved my life. I served 90 days in county jail VS the 9 year sentence they originally wanted to give me in State Prison. I can't emphasize how amazing of a person Steve is. Not just an great attorney, a great human being! I can go on and on and on in details of how amazing he is. I will always be grateful to him and his practice and highly refer anyone looking for a good defense attorney to go talk to him. You will not regret it.

— Dan B. 08/23/2019

Steven is by far one of the best Lawyers I have had. Not only was he completely professional with the handling of my case with the dmv, but he went above and beyond to get my issue resolved asap and get me back to work. If you are in need of an attorney it is worth your time to call Steven and see how he can help you as well.

— james Shaffer 02/23/2017

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— Tony Crawford 01/12/2017

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— Mm Tt 11/19/2016

I highly recommend this attorney. I literally owe him my life. Mr. Nakano has represented me on several cases and I am truly impressed with his work. He will go above and beyond to get you the best possible outcome. He gives you a free consultation to review your case, and he'll let you know straight up if he could help you or not. No sugar coating.

— Gibran D. 06/19/2014

I highly recommend this attorney. I literally owe him my life. Mr. Nakano has represented me on several cases and I am truly impressed with his work. He will go above and beyond to get you the best possible outcome. He gives you a free consultation to review your case, and he'll let you know straight up if he could help you or not. No sugar coating.

— Gibran D. 06/19/2014