Reviews

Mr. Polverino is extremely competent and knowledgeable in complicated criminal defense cases focusing mostly on Santa Clara County. My case being excellently conducted from the first court date reduced charges to misdemeanor, to eventually dismissal after multiple court representations over the past seven months. He’s very calm and professional, and promptly responsive either personally by email or through his assistant Debra. I remember he personally called me back the same day after I contacted his office and left a voice message. It was a no brainer decision to hire Mr. Polverino after consulting/interviewing seven attorneys who all specialize in similar criminal defense cases. All in all Sam is simply the best!

I was involved in a domestic violent case, and I found Sam through online research. I talked to a few other lawyers before him, but I knew I needed to hire Sam after our initial consultation. We met face to face at his office. He carefully listened to my experience and walked me through the legal process. He is very experienced as he shared a lot more details about the District Attorney office than the other lawyers did, and he knows the current best way of convincing the DA to drop the case. He is also very genuine and down-to-earth. When I ask uncertain questions, he focuses on facts and does not over-promise anything. His legal pricing is competitive among all candidates, and when I asked if there is any room for discount, he honestly told me this was the lowest he would charge on a DA case. After I hired him, Sam and his assistant Debra answered all the questions I came up with. Luckily, my case was rejected before a preliminary hearing, and Sam voluntarily refunded two thirds of the legal fee and helped me request a detention certificate and sealed my arrest record. It was unbelievable. Honestly, I don't want to see any lawyers again. But if I get myself into troubles again, I wouldn't hesitate a second to hire Sam.

I was facing a serious felony charge that had potential to get even worse. Knowing this, I knew that I required first-rate legal representation. I consulted with several lawyers about the case, and after reviewing the options, it was clear as day that Sam was the best choice. I was referred to him by a family friend who practiced in a different type of law, and I am lucky he referred me. Not only did Sam have expert knowledge about the crime that I was being charged for, but he also knew the ins and outs of the court where my case was filed at thanks to his extensive experience. He was able to create a brilliant strategy that looked at every possible angle, which immediately put my worries at ease. In addition to this, he kept consistent communication with me throughout the entire case. I was never left wondering or confused about anything, because Sam and his office staff would always keep me in the loop with emails, letters, and phone calls. I won't go into the specifics, but I was facing a felony charge with several years in state prison. Some details of the case could have made the situation much worse, and I could have faced even more time. Thanks to Sam, I type this as a free man who never saw the inside of that prison cell. Reduced to a misdemeanor, 30 days of house arrest, no probation, cleared record after a year. When I must face the judge, there is no one else I would rather have by my side than Sam.

I've had to hire many lawyers to defend me, I've also sat down with more lawyers in consultation than I could count. I instantly knew that Mr. Polverino was the one I was looking for. In fact "Sam" as he prefers, was the only lawyer to tell me in my particular case and my charges that I had a fighting chance. The other 5 I had sat down with all said it was in my best interest to plead guilty based on the police reports. No jail time, no probation, 16 hour online course, was the outcome of my case. In my opinion when you run into an issue and hiring a lawyer is a necessity well it can get quite expensive lawyers are not cheap, and neither is our freedom. I was blown away when we agreed on the price for Sam to represent me. Not only was the price exceptionally fair, but compared to the other numbers those lawyers i sat down with. Well let's just say they wanted double. For everything Sam did for me in my case and the result I recieved. I'm extremely thankful! Lastly, Ms. Debra his assistant is the most amazing helpful woman to make the experience even smoother. He's lucky to have her on his team. I truly hope I never have to call them again, but if I did I have his business contact next to my driver license.

Mr. Polverino is patient, professional and the office staff is responsive. I would recommend.

Sam helped a family member who was in a legal bind, and had never been in trouble before. The family was trying a 'do it yourself approach', but am so glad I found Sam through the referral of an attorney friend. Sam was so calm and pleasant in dealing with the family, and no-nonsense and assertive when he dealt with the DA. Sam identified that the charges should never have been brought, and got them dismissed quickly.

Sam Polverino is a God sent lawyer! We called about 20 lawyers before we found him. We sat down with him on a Friday afternoon regarding a possible sex assault charge. He knew which DA prosecutor our case would be sent to. He made a call to the district attorney office and to the investigator right in front of us and quickly got the details of the case and how the prosecution approaches it. The investigator was willing to talk to him because he knew him from a previous case. What a relief after two weeks of being in darkness! Luckily for us, it sounded that the case was too weak for the DA to file charges. If you're looking for a criminal defense attorney, look no further. After having spoken with about 20 attorneys, we knew what we were looking for - knowledgable, professional and empathetic. Sam is all of that. We highly recommend him! It also looks like he is highly regarded among his colleagues in the community. We couldn't be more grateful. If you or your family are going through stress of facing criminal charges, you need an honest, proactive and knowledgable attorney. Thankfully, there is one like that.

Sam is one of the best trial lawyers. I was acquitted of all counts in a domestic violence case and Sam provided the best representation I could hope for. He methodically went through all the evidence sent by me over a period of 3 years and prepared for the trial, while also managing all of his other cases. He did an excellent job in presenting all our evidence in a logical fashion that made the biggest impact on the jury. He spent nights and weekends working on my case as the trial approached and progressed. His closing arguments were forceful and persuasive. He is very traditional, but I think that is what makes him special and persuasive. He is also very ethical and is very careful about what he charges, many times not charging because he has to rework on some things.

We were referred to Sam Polverino by a friends criminal attorney. We were told that Mr. Polverino was the best when it came to DUI's. Our 19 year old son had been arrested and charged with 2 felony DUI's that would each count as a strike against him. From the beginning we could feel that Sam genuinely cared about our son and his case. We were impressed with the amount of respect Sam received in the court room. He put together a team of well known top leaders in the field of accident re-enactment professional. And in the end was able to reduce the felonies to a misdemeanor. Sam was always available when we needed him. Always took the time to answer our questions. And we had plenty. This is the attorney you want on your side if you find yourself in trouble. He is professional, intelligent and tenacious.

I began my search with a list of several criminal law specialists because I wanted to hire someone I could trust with knowing criminal law. Someone who is well experienced in criminal law, criminal courts, and who knows what to expect when an individual is accused of a crime. After dialing the Office of Sam Polverino, I was able to speak directly to him about my situation, which frankly made me panic because of the severity and nature of the allegation. As I spoke with Mr. Polverino, he carefully listened to every detail over the phone given that I had not yet scheduled the first appointment. I was highly impressed by his attentiveness and caring nature. After we spoke on the phone, we scheduled to meet, and during the first meeting, I knew I wanted to hire Mr. Polverino. So, I felt I could trust him, and I hired him as my attorney. He began with a general discussion about crimes, and how the criminal system works. He helped me understand how this situation could affect me, and he also began to strategize in ways that could help me resolve the matter. His experience as a specialist was evident in the way he knew case law within the penal code. Mr. Polverino knew exactly how to deal with my situation after we spoke, but I was able to see his professionalism the minute I hired him. He kept in constant communication whenever there was information that needed to be exchanged. Even after business office hours and weekends when I would have last minute questions, he would respond when he made himself available. Not to mention, during hard times, when I did not know what to expect, Mr. Polverino’s positive energy and good aura helped me stay positive. After my first experience in court, I learned how well respected he is in the legal community. As his client, he treated me with great respect and dignity. Although it took over a year to resolve my case, Mr. Polverino consistently worked toward justice- at finding the truth. With his expertise at hand, and his skillful team of professionals, my case was dismissed. I was finally able to move on with my life. Hence, I highly recommend Mr. Polverino to you, if you are troubled by what you are facing or if you have lost faith in the criminal justice system. Hire Mr. Polverino, a lawyer you can trust!

Sam Polverino recently represented me in a matter and did an excellent job. He was very effective in getting the best resolution possible. He was also kind and compassionate as I was experiencing health problems at the time. He made it as non-stressful as possible. I unreservedly recommend him.

Sam was my legal angel. He eased my concerns immediately and took care of everything. I was so nervous before our meeting and but he explained everything to me and left our consultation feeling confident that everything was going to be okay. Highly recommended.