ORANGE COUNTY'S

Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorney

LAWYER JEFFREY N. STIVERS

California State Bar, Federal Central District Court of California, Federal Northern District of California, Federal Southern District of California, Court of Appeals

ORANGE COUNTY'S LEADING #1 FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Attorney Stivers is concerned, commitment, and experienced in his practice of defending criminal cases and fighting for the rights of the innocent. If you are the victim of police aggression, DEA, unlawful search and seisure, a drug raid, or any assult on your Constitutional rights, you need to call my office now!

Attorney Stivers specializes in criminal law, gang violence, gang crime, medical marijuanan cases, family law, child custody, and legal separation. He is readily available to his clients and supporting to them through their troubling time. Attorney Stivers has rightfully earned the respect of Prosecuters and Judges because he is not afraid to challenge them on any issue.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Stivers, is located in Laguna Niguel, in Orange County California, and is dedicated to serving the needs and protecting the rights of his clients.

Jeffery N. Stivers represents clients in California as a family and criminal defense attorney and an authority on marijuana laws. Based in Orange County, Attorney Stivers serves the areas of Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lake Forest, Tustin, Anaheim, Orange, San Clemente, & Newport Beach.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Stivers handles all Misdemeanor and Felony matters, as well as all Family Law matters.

Attorney Stivers is available to you 24 hours a day.

CALL (949) 364-1199

ATTORNEY STIVERS RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES...

Stabbing - Dismissed
Criminal Threats - Dismissed
Assault with a deadly weapon - Dismissed
Assault & Battery - Dismissed
Theft Mercedes from Showroom Floor - 6 Months Home Confinement
3 Strikes - 9 Months
Theft of $15,000 - 100 Hours Community Service
Child Custody - Full Custody Granted
Modification of Custody Support - Granted
Attempted Murder- Dismissed

CRIMINAL LAW

The term criminal law, sometimes called penal law, refers to any of various bodies of rules in different jurisdictions whose common characteristic is the potential for unique and often severe impositions as punishment for failure to comply. Criminal punishment, depending on the offense and jurisdiction, may include execution, loss of liberty, government supervision (parole or probation), or fines. There are some archetypal crimes, like murder, but the acts that are forbidden are not wholly consistent between different criminal codes, and even within a particular code lines may be blurred as civil infractions may give rise also to criminal consequences. Criminal law typically is enforced by the government, unlike the civil law, which may be enforced by private parties.

Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer, Defense Attorney, OC, CA, DUI, Gang Crime

OVERVIEW OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Criminal law is the body of law related to so-called "public wrongs". The federal government, along with cities and states prosecute people who commit crimes that range from traffic violations to murder or rape.

If you find yourself charged with a crime, you need legal counsel from an experienced attorney who will protect your rights. Mr. Stivers' passion and experience in protecting his clients has led to great results in each of his individual cases.

MESDEMEANORS:

Crimes regarded as less serious are referred to as misdemeanors. A misdemeanor usually is punishable by a fine, or by incarceration in a local jail for a period of less than one year. Although the charges may be considered minor, being accused of a misdemeanor - not to mention being convicted of one, can cause a major disruption in the life of the accused. You may go to jail or spend long hours on the side of the road picking up trash (cal trans). A misdemeanor can also hinder one's future employment prospects. As with any criminal case, it is important that a defendant have excellent representation, even for a misdemeanor type situation. If you have been accused of a misdemeanor, seek the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. Mr. Stivers has handled countless misdemeanor cases with succesful completions, including dismissals. Call Mr. Stivers immediately at 949-364-1199 to protect you and help with these types of cases.

FELONIES:

The most serious type of crime is a felony. A felony is any crime that can be punished by more than a year of imprisonment,or in some very severe cases death. State criminal codes may call a crime an "aggravated" or "gross" misdemeanor, but if the offense calls for a sentence of more than one year of incarceration or punishment in the State Prison, those crimes will be treated as a felonies. When being charged for more serious crimes, such as felonies, the need for a criminal defense attorney becomes urgent. In certain cases, Mr. Stivers can petition the Court to reduce your felony case down to a misdemeanor or allow you to earn a misdemeanor at the end of your probation. Mr. Stivers can also attempt to bargain for alternatives to jail and state prison, such as home confinement, work furlough, cal trans, drug rehabilitation centers, etc.

What to do if you are falsely accused of a crime:

Believe it or not, many people are falsely accused of crimes. The best way to avoid such an unjust result is to immediately seek counsel from the best attorney possible. A knowledgeable attorney knows their way around the criminal justice system. They will be able to guide you and help through the complex proceedings and ensure fair and just results. Mr. Stivers can attempt to contact the District Attorney's Office and prevent a criminal case from being filed against you. It is imperative that you contact our office immediately at 949-364-1199, upon being accused of a crime or arrested. More on the criminal process...

GANG CRIME

Attorney Stivers has tremendous results in defending gang crime cases throughout California. He appears mostly in Orange County Court in Sanya Ana, California, the United States District Court in Los Angeles, and are frequently appointed by local federal judges to represent criminal defendants. Attorney Stivers is recognized as a federal criminal defense expert, having and has defended cases in court for over ten years, helping clients with Criminal cases, Medical Marijuana, Family Law, and Gang Violence.

Attorney Stivers represents individuals charged with a number of gang-related crimes, such as marijuana trafficking charges, drug charges, murder, gun charges, money laundering, racketeering, smuggling, intimidation, robber, and prostitution.

DUI - DRUNK DRIVING

Attorney Stivers is an expert drunk driving defense attorney. It is important that you chose a criminal defense lawyer who primarily dedicates their practice to DUI defense, because they know the DUI laws and drunk driving consequences in your state. Choosing the right DUI lawyer may help you save your driver's license and get your drunk driving charge reduced or even dismissed. Attorney stivers has been defending DUI charges for successufully in Orange County for over 15 years.

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ORANGE COUNTY'S LEADING #1 FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Attorney Stivers is concerned, commitment, and experienced in his practice of defending criminal law cases and fighting for the rights of the innocent. If you are the victim of police aggression, DEA, unlawful search and seisure, a wrongful arrest, or any assult on your God given Constitutional rights, you need to call my office now!

Attorney Stivers specializes in family law, child custody, and legal separation. He is readily available to his clients and supporting to them through their troubling time. Attorney Stivers has rightfully earned the respect of Prosecuters and Judges because he is not afraid to challenge them on any issue.

Attorney Stivers handles the following types of family law cases:

Family Law –Divorce, Annulments Legal Separation, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support (Alimony), Property Division, Enforcement of Judgment, Restraining Orders, Grandparent Visitation, Legal Counseling, Consultations.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Stivers, is located in Laguna Niguel, in Orange County California, and is dedicated to serving the needs and protecting the rights of his clients.

Jeffery N. Stivers represents clients in California as a criminal defense attorney and an authority on marijuana laws. Based in Orange County, Attorney Stivers serves the areas of Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lake Forest, El Toro, Tustin, Anaheim, Orange, San Clemente, Dana Point & Newport Beach.

The Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Stivers handles all Misdemeanor and Felony matters, as well as all Family Law and Criminal Defense cases.

Attorney Stivers is available to you 24 hours a day.

CALL (949) 364-1199

REFERENCES

Dear Mr Stivers,

I would like to sincerely thank you for all your hard work, hours of research and true care and concern for the outcome of my case. You were honest and always there when I needed to talk to you.

Marla Parks

Dear Jeff,

There is no way I can sufficiently express my gratitude to you for the passion, integrity, and resourcefulness that you put fourth in the legal representation of my son John. You were always positive and encouraging, you knew the situation inside out, you were a strong fighter the whole way, and you won the victory we were all so deeply hoping.

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CRIMINAL DEFENSE COUNSELING

FAMILY LEGAL ASSISTANCE

MARIJUANA LAW

FAMILY LAW

Family law is the name given to the branch of civil law that a family lawyer or a family attorney covers including the legal relationships among family members, including husbands, wives, parents, children, and domestic partners. A family law attorney or a family law lawyer specializes in the family law relationships which encompass adoption, child custody, visitation rights, domestic violence, divorce, juvenile dependency and delinquency, marital property rights, support obligations, and paternity. Because these personal relationships are governed by state law, what constitutes "family law" may vary from state to state.

*Divorce
*Child Custody/Modificatons/Defense Against Modifications
*Child Support
*Child Support Modification
*Domestic Violence
*Restraining Orders
*Annulments
*Peaceful Divorce

Introduction to Divorce:

Dissolving ones marriage is a very complicated and painful process. Here you will find information about the dissolution of marriage, commonly called "divorce". You will also find information on the grounds for divorce, and how issues such as spousal and child support are decided in California.

Note: You can also find very useful information relating to family law by going to the links section and clicking on Orange County Courts. Once on the OC court website, click on family law and forms and explore.

GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE:

In California, there are only two grounds for divorce, "irreconcilable differences" and "incurable insanity". "irreconcilable differences" is almost always declared by both parties (Petitioner and Respondent).This means the marriage must have broken with no means to reslove the issues that are driving it apart. Fault does not play a role in California. That is why California is considered a "no fault state".

UNCONTESTED DIVORCE:

The majority of marriage cases are settled partially by court order and partially by settlement, although a case may be resolved completely by negotiation and settlement. In this circumstance the parties submit a Judgement to the court with a declaration under Family Code Section 2336. The parties do not need to appear in court. A Lawyer's role here is crucial. He/She will stucture the agreement and prepare the terms of the agreement. The parties want to include every item of property they own, as well as all debts. As far as the children go, the agreement needs to specify every minute detail one can think of, from holiday schedules, to extracurricular activities, to going to the doctor, etc. Mr. Stivers has sample agreements you can peruse and use as an example to spark the mind in coming up with your own marital settlement agreement.

CONTESTED DIVORCE:

Many times there are issues in divorce that need to be contested. In this case the parties will most likely present arguments to the court at different stages in the case. Common areas of dissagreement are custody, visitation, child and spousal support.

Child support issues are generally resolved using a computer software program called "Dissomaster", this program calculates a formula, and comes up with the amount of support that should be paid.

Child Cusody issues are generally resolved under the standard "what's in the best interest of the child". This will lead to evidence being presented from both sides demonstrating why one is not a fit parent. This is where the proceedings can get very emotional.

Family Law can be a very emotional area. Having a strong attorney who can relay your feelings to the court is very important. Also, having an attorney who understands how important your child/children are to you makes this very difficult time a little easier. Attorney Stivers prides himself on putting the children first and tailoring an agreement or ruling that is going to maximize the child and parents happiness and well being.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN DIVORCE:

Abuse, as defined in the Family Code is; intentionally or recklessley causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, sexual assault, or placing a person in reasonable apprehension or imminent serious bodily injury, to that person or another, as well as engaging in behavior that could be enjoined under Family Code 6320. That being said, in certain abusive situations , a party may seek restraing orders. The court may make specific orders such as "no-contact" orders or "stay-away" orders. These orders are enforced vigorously by the local sheriff's department or police department.]

Attorney Stivers can pursue a domestic violence restraining order for you or your family. Attorney Stivers can also defend against one. If you have been served with a domestic violence restraining order, call Attorney Stivers immediately at 949-364-1199 to avoid waiving any of your rights.

COMMUNITY PROPERTY:

Property acquired by a married person during the marriage and before seperation is presumed community property. This property will have to be split 50/50. Some exceptions to this rule are property that is owned before the marriage, property that is acquired by gift, bequest, devise, or descent, and rents. Also, do not forget that all debts acquired during marriage are also community property. All the debts acquired during the marriage, no matter, whose name is on the debt, are held jointly by both parties and must be jointly paid off. This is true even if only one spouse acquired this debt solely in their name. It doesn't matter, both of you are liable. You can still decide to settle your property and debts and form what we call an "equitable distribution of your assets and debts". Perhaps your spouse gets to keep an item of property, as long as they pay of the debt, etc.

CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATIONS:

You just lost your job and now may be paying too much child support, or perhaps, your ex-spouse just landed a new job and now is paying too little. Whatever the case, we can help you to get the legal support that you deserve. Call us at 949-364-1199 and we can tell you what you should be paying or what you should be paid.

CHILD CUSTODY MODIFICATIONS:

If you have had enough and now is time to change, contact us and we can help. Attorney Stivers prides himself on identifying the problems with the shared custody relationship and tailoring solutions to meet those problems. Call us at 949-364-1199 and Attorney Stivers would be happy to go over your unique custodial situation and come up with solutions to help you and your child, with or without court involvement.

SPOUSAL SUPORT: (Alimony)

In the past been known as "alimony". Spousal support is not mandatory in most states. However, if the circumstances are such that a spouse will face hardships if he or she does not receive financial support after the divorce, than spousal support should be considered.

ANNULMENT:

Is a legal procedure for declaring a marriage null and void. Annulment differs from divorce where the court ends an otherwise legal marriage on a specific date.

LEGAL SEPARATION:

is a possible step towards divorce under United States law. A couple are legally separated if they have successfully petitioned a court to recognize their separation; simply living apart does not constitute separation for these purposes. A period of legal separation constitutes grounds for divorce; the length of that period varies from state to state.

Legal separation does not automatically lead to divorce. The couple may reconcile, in which case they need do nothing in order to remain married. If they do not reconcile, and wish to divorce after the statutory time period, they must file for divorce explicitly. # Property Settlement - Community Property and Separate Property - California, is a community property state. This means that both the husband and wife are deemed to equally own all money earned by either one of them from the beginning of the marriage until the date of separation.

PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS:

Pre-Marital Agreements (also called "pre-nuptial" or "ante-nuptial agreements") are binding legal contracts between you and the one you intend to marry.

Among the purposes people have in wanting such written agreements is to try to ensure that their assets remain theirs if the marriage fails, to provide that their assets, or at least a large portion of them, go to their children in the event of death, and to work out arrangements for matters that may become problems after the marriage. For some, it is a smart and practical way to acknowledge the fact that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce.

RESTRAINING ORDERS:

An order from a court directing one person not to do something, such as make contact with another person, enter the family home or remove a child from the state. Restraining orders are typically issued in cases in which spousal abuse or stalking is feared -- or has occurred -- in an attempt to ensure the victim's safety. Restraining orders are also commonly issued to cool down ugly disputes between neighbors.

CHILD DEPENDENCY:

Child Dependency matters are cases, in which, children can be removed from the home and placed in foster care for a variety of reasons. This can be caused by allegations such as child abuse, drug abuse, child neglect, or child endangerment. Social Services is usually involved, and the goal of these proceedings is to re-unite the children back with their parents. This can usually be accomplished with changes in the home environment. Mr. Stivers will help you accomplish what is necessary to get your children back.

If you have a dependency matter, please call Attorney Stivers immediately to secure you and your children's rights.

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