Google reviewers rate the Law Office of Stephanie Rickard 4.9 out of 5 based on 270 reviews, with the owner responding to 98 percent of them. Clients frequently cite the attorney's responsiveness, clear communication, and ability to explain complex legal processes during stressful criminal cases. Common outcomes mentioned include reduced charges, successful motions, and case dismissals, while some note limited communication frequency despite satisfactory results. No consistent pattern of negative criticism appears in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 270 reviews (97% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 270 Google reviews (226 with written comments, 4 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 98% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
Service: Domestic Violence Lawyer serving San Jose, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.
Star ratings
270 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars26197%
4 stars10%
3 stars31%
2 stars10%
1 star41%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 226 written reviews
98%praise
Praise48198%
Complaints112%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude12325%
Would recommend10421%
Speed & response7215%
Honesty & trust5812%
Communication5712%
Quality & results5411%
Price & value245%
What customers talk about
We read 226 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She is professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to her clients.”
“I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney in Santa Clara County.”
“I've had 3 other attorneys that are worthless dirt bags that you want to stay away from.”
“Weekday or weekend she has always been very responsive and patiently answers all your questions.”
“Stephanie was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely patient throughout the process.”
“Stephanie Rickard has helped out so much, even though we don't communicate as much just the necessary has managed to help me out so much.”
“Stephanie will stay by your side through out the case process and will get you amazing results.”
“From that very first phone call, she immediately calmed me down and talked me through everything when my mind was going straight to worst-case scenarios.”
“Stephanie worked hard to dig into the case details and was being very thoughtful and responsive all the time, even during the free consultation session!”
People customers mention
Linda4 reviews
County3 reviews
Attorneys3 reviews
You3 reviews
Richard3 reviews
Area3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
I highly recommend Attorney Stephanie Rickard! She is professional, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to her clients. Throughout my case, she was patient, supportive, and worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome for me. She also successfully helped me get my charges reduced, which I truly appreciate.
I’m extremely grateful for her guidance, dedication, and efforts during such a stressful time. She made a difficult experience much easier to navigate, and I’m so glad I chose her to represent me.
Thank you so much, Stephanie, for everything!
Brenda Hernandez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Brenda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Stephanie Rickard has helped out so much, even though we don't communicate as much just the necessary has managed to help me out so much. Always looking out for what is best for me, and now I am fighting my case and hope for the best result. So far everything is going well and I hope it gets better as soon as my case is over. She's the one to call 🙂
Mayank SharmaLocal Guide · 38 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mayank has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am extremely grateful to Stephanie Rickard for representing me during one of the most stressful periods of my life. From the beginning, Stephanie was calm, experienced, and very realistic about the legal process. She never made empty promises, but she clearly understood the case, the local court system, and how to approach the prosecution strategically.
Throughout the case, I felt that she was protecting my interests while also thinking several steps ahead. Her experience and judgment gave me confidence even when the process was uncertain.
Most importantly, my wrongly accused domestic violence case was ultimately dismissed. I could not have hoped for a better outcome.
I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney in Santa Clara County. I am sincerely thankful for everything she did for me.
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much. It was a long road but we got the right result.
Danny Duong1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Danny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ms. Stephanie is the best lawyer
She help my sister case win win win
We are very happy with the result
I am very strong recommend Ms. Stephanie to everyone who is needed
Thank you so much Ms. Stephanie
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you. It was a pleasure to work with you and your family.
Syed Mansoor3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Syed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Stephanie Rickard is exceptional Attorney and a true expert in her domain. Very empathetic and a nice human who spends time and understands the ground level concerns of her clients. Though you might be going through horrific situation, you will start to feeling comfortable after the very beginning consultation call with her.
Stephanie will stay by your side through out the case process and will get you amazing results. Weekday or weekend she has always been very responsive and patiently answers all your questions.
I can write many lines but long story short “Stephanie is the best”
Last but not the least, Stephanie has a great team of professionals.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much. I’m so happy things worked out
Beverly Bagozzi4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Beverly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was very impressed with the outstanding skills and professionalism of Stephanie Rickard. She addressed my case and concerns immediately. Her skillful interventions resulted in a positive outcome and I would highly recommend her as an attorney.
Response from the owner · a month ago
I appreciate you taking the time to write this review and that we were able to sort things out with you in another state
N.C.9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews N.C. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Stephanie was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely patient throughout the process. She took the time to answer every question thoroughly, explain our options clearly, and provide thoughtful guidance that helped achieve the best possible outcome. We truly appreciated her responsiveness, attention to detail, and steady support. We would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney who is both highly capable and easy to work with.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much.
Joseph Gabriel1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you’re looking for the best lawyer with legal expertise while advocating for their clients' best interests while remaining realistic about potential outcomes Stephanie Rickard is the lawyer you need. She took the time to hear me out and showed true empathy and reassured me I will stay out of jail for my children. She empowered me and anytime I reached out to her she responded in a timely matter. She didn’t talk over me and showed true empathy. She was transparent and very professional. I can’t thank you enough for helping me with my DUI. Thank you Stephanie, so much. You are top tier! She WILL fight and defend you.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
I appreciate your taking the time to do such a through review.
