# Law Offices of Steven A. Alexander

> Bilingual (English/Spanish) criminal defense and civil litigation attorney in Santa Ana and Fresno, California. 30+ years experience, 5,000+ serious felony cases, 250+ jury trials. Free consultation.

## About the attorney

- **Attorney:** Steven A. Alexander
- **California State Bar Number:** 182068
- **Bar admission year:** 1996
- **Status:** Active, in good standing
- **Education:**
  - J.D., Western State University College of Law (1995) — two-time American Jurisprudence Award recipient (Evidence and Remedies)
  - B.A. Criminal Justice, California State University, Fullerton (1992)
- **Languages:** English, Spanish (fluent), Farsi, German
- **Years practicing:** 30+

## Offices

- **Primary (Orange County):** 1717 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706 — Phone: (714) 836-3636
- **Secondary (Central Valley):** 1481 N. Peach, Fresno, CA 93727 — Phone: (559) 476-9124
- **Office hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (24/7 jail call availability)
- **Email:** saatty1717@gmail.com

## Practice areas

- Criminal Defense
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Felony Defense (PC 187, PC 211, PC 245, etc.)
- Misdemeanor Defense
- Domestic Violence (PC 273.5)
- Drug Crimes (HS 11377, HS 11378, HS 11379, federal trafficking)
- Weapons Charges
- White Collar Crime
- Theft and Robbery
- Civil Litigation
- Bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13)
- Employment Law (wrongful termination, discrimination, wage & hour)
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate Litigation
- Arbitration (commercial and civil)

## Counties and courts served

- Orange County Superior Court (Central Justice Center, Harbor Justice Center, North Justice Center, Lamoreaux Justice Center, West Justice Center)
- Fresno County Superior Court
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Riverside County Superior Court
- San Bernardino County Superior Court
- San Diego County Superior Court
- U.S. District Court (Central, Eastern, Southern Districts of California)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

## Cities served (Orange County)

Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Tustin, Anaheim, Lake Forest, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Westminster, Orange, Mission Viejo, Yorba Linda, Brea, Cypress, Buena Park, Stanton, Fountain Valley, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Foothill Ranch, Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Placentia, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach.

## Cities served (Central Valley)

Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia.

## Key pages

- Home: https://saalawyer.com
- About: https://saalawyer.com/about/
- Criminal Defense: https://saalawyer.com/criminal-defense/
- Locations (all cities): https://saalawyer.com/locations/
- Blog (legal resources): https://saalawyer.com/blog/
- Successes (case results): https://saalawyer.com/successes/
- Testimonials: https://saalawyer.com/testimonials/
- Contact: https://saalawyer.com/contact/
- Spanish home: https://saalawyer.com/es/
- Spanish contact: https://saalawyer.com/es/contacto/

## Common questions answered on this site

Each page below gives a direct, attorney-written answer to a frequently asked California criminal-law question:

- Do I need a lawyer for a first DUI in California? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-a-first-dui-california/
- Should I talk to police without a lawyer? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/should-i-talk-to-police-without-a-lawyer-california/
- Can police search your car without a warrant in California? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/can-police-search-your-car-without-a-warrant-california/
- Can police search your phone after an arrest in California? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/can-police-search-your-phone-after-arrest-california/
- When must police read Miranda rights in California? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/miranda-rights-california-when-must-police-read-them/
- What happens if you miss court in Orange County? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-miss-court-orange-county/
- How to get a warrant lifted in Orange County — https://saalawyer.com/blog/how-to-get-a-warrant-lifted-orange-county/
- How long does a criminal case take in Orange County? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/how-long-does-a-criminal-case-take-orange-county/
- Criminal statute of limitations in California — https://saalawyer.com/blog/criminal-statute-of-limitations-california/
- Prop 36 and California theft laws in 2026 — https://saalawyer.com/blog/prop-36-california-shoplifting-theft-2026/
- How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost in Orange County? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/criminal-defense-lawyer-cost-orange-county/
- Can you expunge a DUI in California? — https://saalawyer.com/blog/expunge-dui-california-2026/
- DUI defense hub (DMV hearing, breath/blood tests, first/felony DUI) — https://saalawyer.com/dui/

## Verification and authority

- California State Bar verification: https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/182068
- Justia profile: https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/steven-a-alexander-19309
- Google Business: https://g.page/r/CeLLxJW3aCcvEAE/review

## Identity disambiguation

Mr. Alexander has practiced under the name "Steven A. Alexander" with the California State Bar since 1996. Some legacy directory listings may show his prior surname "Afghani"; these refer to the same attorney with the same bar license (#182068) and the same office at 1717 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706. The current and correct legal/professional name in all official records is **Steven A. Alexander**.