Stephen Rios is hands-down one of the best attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I had a dispute with a former contractor which evolved into a Civil Harassment lawsuit. It was clear I needed representation. I work in the legal field and was referred the Mr. Rios. I was blown away. Tiana runs his office and is both compassionate and efficient; I would love to have a "Tiana" in our own office. Tiana, you are amazing. Mr. Rios attended Berkeley at Boalt Hall and the level of intelligence and strategic analysis capability required to attend that particular school of law was apparent in every step of his representation of me. Beyond his genius, he is supportive and kind but also pragmatic. Mr. Rios had me prepared emotionally and with the appropriate legal elements required to win my case. In trial, he was above reproach. Watching the way in which he approached witnesses was a lesson in civics. His strategy was layered; every point he made was a 2x4 with which he built a house that ensured my success. When the judge issued my orders granting me a 5-year permanent restraining order, the other petitioners and respondents in the courtroom clapped. One petitioner followed us out of the courtroom for his business card and asked to hire him on the spot; 2 others followed me downstairs and got his card so that they could hire him as well. I cannot recommend him enough or ever thank him enough. Words are simply inadequate. If anyone was to find themselves in their own criminal situation, or one involving a criminal or threatening person, I can say without hesitation, Stephen M Rios is your champion. He is certainly mine. read more

as someone who got pretty screwed by the guy as the receiver of a resxtraining order for mean texts he pulled out all the stops forged my exes signature , adn when all i wanted was to know what the hekc was going on after it was over no on ewould talke to. me. if u want to win at all costs if the other person is half way decent this guy will get it done. sad thing is i talked to people connected to sitation after adn what they did was pretty fucked up. but still id hire him if u have no ethics and need results regardless of the pain it causes . read more

I could not be more grateful for choosing Mr Rios. In the most challenging circumstance of my life, Mr. Rios was clear, fair, professional, and extremely kind. His strictness got me to wake up, stop being devastated, and stay with myself through my court hearing. We got a beautiful temporary settlement without any drama, and I am not as scared for trial as I would be without him. We even had a little fun! Tiana is skilled and patient. She helped me through all the paperwork and she encouraged me by saying that I deserve what I was asking for. You will NOT find an office like this anywhere else... read more

I've used The Law Offices of Stephan Rios a few times over the past 30 years. This office has always resolved any issues I had in a quick timely and professional manner. I would absolutely recommend his office to handle any legal issues you may have as he has been working within the Orange County Court System for many many years. read more

Mr. Rios is an amazing attorney. He was able to get results I didn't think were possible. There was never any lack of communication and always had an answer to any question I had. Highly recommend him for any law needs! read more

I'm 54 years old, driving since I was 16, I made a stupid mistake with no incident. Mr. Rios, on initial consultation, treated me with compassion and respect. He fought for me with favorable outcome. His staff is amazing and he was always there with advise or information. I am so glad our corporate attorney recommended him! He is there for you from beginning to end! read more

I needed help with a felony dui and while I needed to make amends since I hurt no one Mr. Rios really helped me with my case

Steve helped me for a fairly complex martial split. He was solid, fair, helpful and always available and proactive. I was demanding and a difficult client I believe. He really did right by me. As an executive I demanded performance and he really was a problem-solver. If you need a good local lawyer with a good heart. A no bull attitude. Use Steve I chose him over the arrogant, pretentious type you find in Newport and was so happy I did. He was fair and priced with real accountability. In short. Meet him and see. And kudos to his incredible assistant Tina. He s a marine too. What does that tell you?? read more

We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!! Your insights and expertise as my daughter's and my son-in-law's attorney in their case for my son-in-law to adopt my daughters 4 year old boy. Your clear understanding of law, your knowledge, experience, and no BS approach was spot on! There are no words of appreciation I can express. My grandson will have the best life now because of Stephen Rios's abilities. My son-in-law can now adopt my 4 year old grandson. It was not an easy task to get this done. It happened because of Mr Rios. Stephen's ability goes beyond any other attorney. My grandson's smile and his body language have changed. He feels loved and balance now that the drama and negativity is out of his life. They all do. It's truly beautiful. If you have a tough situation call Stephen Rios. Their situation was bad with a biological father that has lost his way to drugs. It's hard to win, very hard. They did!!! And it is all due to Mr Stephen Rios! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!!!Thank you read more

About a year and a half ago I made a terrible mistake driving under the influence and thought for sure was life was over and I would end up in Jail for a long time. I found attorney Stephen Rios and his staff who immediately walked me thru the process of what was to become. He is a very friendly knowledgeable attorney who was been doing criminal law for over 30 years. In short I have been given a second opportunity to go on with my life and I am forever grateful for Attorney Rios who fought for me every step of the way. He is not the type of attorney to leave you in the dust and just take your money he is passionate in what he does. I highly recommend him if anybody is caught in legal trouble. read more

One word to describe Mr. Stephen M. Rios--Lifesaver! I was referred to Mr. Rios over 15 years ago. Needless to say, I was very fortunate to have him in my corner. I have in turn referred a number of friends, family and clients to Mr. Rios. His knowledge, professionalism and guidance has helped every single person I have referred. He is an attorney you can trust to tell you like it is and what course of action to take. I am thankful for his guidance and friendship. Thank you for all your help over the years and thank you for your Service Mr. Stephen M. Rios. read more

Attorney Rios is not only a skilled attorney with years of experience, but he sincerely cares about you as his client as well as your outcome. He provided me with the best legal advice and gave 110% into my case. He fought for the best outcome for me and was successful. Attorney Rios also took the time (his own time) to suggest and recommend resources to help me overcome a traumatic event which benefited me tremendously. I will always be grateful for this. I was very impressed when while in court for my hearing, the judge asked Attorney Rios (out of many other attorneys who were also present in the courtroom) to help and advise a woman who was representing herself. It showed the respect the judge has for Mr. Rios' knowledge and expertise. I highly recommend Stephen Rios and have already recommended one of my friends to him who also agrees with me and trusts him completely. read more

Steve has been my family Lawyer since 2011, he has been nothing but patient and determined to help me with my child custody case. He has always available to answer all my questions, calm me down and keep me in line on what's best for my child. With any family law case it can get really heated and off tract on what's best for the child, he was always organized and ready for what ever was being thrown at him. He was a straight shooter and wouldn't candy coat what could and couldn't happen. Also his office staff is amazing. Tiana not only was kind but she was so fast at getting things done. I would recommend Steve to anyone (and I have) read more

Make sure you request updated billing statements on a regular basis from attorney Rios. Be careful about the amount of communication and be aware that emails sent from his paralegal may be billed at his attorney rate as "dictated" emails. read more

Stephen Rios is simply an amazing lawyer. He has worked with me on numerous legal issues and he and his office have always been outstanding in handling each case. They have always kept me informed as to how my case was going and kept me up to date on every issue. I would highly recommend The Law Offices of Stephen M. Rios for any legal matters. He's just an outstanding lawyer and a very friendly and personable guy. read more

This man is out for your money only... Charged me $700 for 1 hour of useless information. Then had the gall to write me a letter hoping my relationship with my ex will work out. That is the farthest thing on my wish list. I am so glad I didn't use him to represent me. He's old and pompous and very over priced.. He's probably thinking about golf while he talks to you. My advice.. Find a woman lawyer if you are a woman going through a divorce. This guy brought in too many personal references of his own childhood experiences with divorce that I should have stopped him in his tracks. I didn't know I would have to pay him to hear his life stories. What a JOKE!!!!! read more

Stephen M. Rios was such a pleasure to work with. It was such a comfort to me working with him on my dissolution of marriage, as he has great knowledge and expertise of the court system and the law. Both Stephen and his wonderful assistant, Tiana, helped me through the final paperwork in my divorce. Informing me on what forms needed to be completed by both me and my ex-spouse. I tried filing on my own initially, but it became confusing on what forms to complete and the courts offer little assistance. The final paperwork was submitted by their office with no delays and my divorce judgment was completed shortly after. It was such a weight off my shoulders having Stephen and Tiana overseeing the process. I am forever grateful. read more

I highly recommend this lawyer! Attorney Rios was referred to me by two people whom he represented. All we're family court, Attorney Rios and his staff have shown us nothing but first class representation. He comes to court prepared and defiantly showed his experience in the court room. His assistant Tiana is pleasant, professional and always return my phones calls within that day or first thing the next morning. She always goes the extra mile to accommodate us when we needed to provide doc, etc. Attorney Rios is very reasonable and never made me feel like he was more interested in the money than helping me. I was very fortunate to have been recommended to Attorney Rios and I will return the favor and highly recommend his services to my family and friends. read more

Steve Rios Has been my Attorney for over 16 years.He has helped me with personal and business issues.He works hard and knows the Orange County Court System. David read more

Great Attorney, he has helped me over the years with my Family Law Case. He has fought for my rights as a Father. Thank You for always giving me the right advice and options to protect my daughter. read more

We were very fortunate to have Stephen Rios as my son's attorney. He is not just a knowledgeable, competent and experienced attorney, but also a decent and compassionate human being. He not only puts his remarkable competence into our case, but his whole heart as well. Stephen secured a settlement that was far better than my son, and our entire family expected. Throughout the process, Stephen kept us informed, returned all calls and answered our many questions and concerns promptly. He turned what all of us thought was going to be a nightmare into a small blip in my son's life. If you need legal assistance, we cannot recommend Stephen Rios enough. read more

First you WON'T find a better attorney than Stephen M. Rios! He is well respected in his field. He is thorough and will get the job done with complete and utter satisfaction. I went through such a very nasty 5 year divorce, that it wasn't even fun or funny. On the brink of many nervous breakdowns throughout this process, Steve was nothing but professional and supportive. Steve explained things that he would was going to do to counter the complaints, false accusations, and led me through the process that I felt confident I was in good hands. When I was on the witness stand he made my case rock solid. He was always there for me and will be for you too. I've seen how other attorneys approached him. Like I said, he is well-respected in his field. I believe after watching him in action that other attorneys knew they had their work cut out for them. He knows the law and he is there to help his clients. Even today I can count on Steve for a bit of advice and he is always there to assist. I am blessed that I met Steve and that he will forever be in our lives (my daughter and I). Even at the age of 10 through 15 my daughter recognized too how valuable Steve was in helping her. I wanted to get a court appointed attorney for her since she wasn't being heard. She had a medical condition that her father was prohibiting her from getting her medication and it was destroying her ability to function and get a good education. Through Steve's help we got a court appointed psychiatrist to evaluate her and make a decision that helped her in her life. Without this intervention she would have had so many struggles and she was a gifted and sweet child. Through the process Steve made the case clear through evidence and the law that helped secure her future as a happy one. Today she is a functioning adult and it would not have been the case had Steve not been the absolute best attorney around to help. It's sad that parents use children to gain control. I wanted our daughter's voice heard and in the end, she was heard with the help of Steve's guidance and legal advice and ability in the courtroom to do what is right and make our legal case a strong one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND/STRONGLY RECOMMEND. #TheBestAttorneyStephenMRios read more

Stephen Rios is a very good attorney. he took my case and managed to get my misdemeanor conviction dismissed. After the dismissal he congratulated me and said he was happy about the outcome and and that I deserved the dismissal. He's a very good lawyer, and a good man who is passionate about what he does, and very much cares about his client's outcome. I highly recommend him ! read more

Stephen helped me through a difficult divorce and I am forever grateful for his help and guidance. He is professional and fair. I felt like I could trust him from the moment we met. His demanding presence and respect in the courtroom was obvious and it was an absolute honor to call him "My Attorney." read more

I have recently met Mr. Rios but from what I have learned and what I could tell about him when we spoke, he is definitely upholding his family's reputation of superior community service. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about his business. He is able to be effective, but at the same time be kind and generous with his clients. I recommend his services highly. read more

Let me just start by saying Stephen had my back from day one when I walked into his office! I had some very very serious charges and was looking at JAIL time!!! I was very nervous and scared with what was going to happen. Steve reassured me that he was going to bat for me and would try his best to make things work out for the best for me. I was able to walk out of court with OUT hand cuffs and NO jail time. I would recommend Steve to my own family and friends he will try his best and do what ever it takes to make the out come come out in your favor. He is very professional and has what it takes! I keep my fingers crossed that this will be the last time I need to call him BUT if I where to get into any future trouble he would be the first one I called even before my MOM!!!! THANKS Steve for all the hard work and having my back and believing in me. read more

When choosing a lawyer to help fight for your children it's a task not taken lightly. I walked into the office of Rios & Rios and was immediately greeted by a warm & friendly smile by Tiana, Mr. Rios' Legal Aid, who made me feel so comfortable and like I was home and that there was nothing to be worried about. After speaking to both of them, I knew I had made the right choice and my family was in the right hands. Mr. Rios never gave me any false hopes and was a straight shooter, always putting my children's well-being first. Not your typical run of the mill office, more than pleased! read more

Stephen came highly recommended to me from a friend. Attorney Rios completely exceeded my expectations. He is a straight shooter that informed me of my rights and did not over promise results to obtain my business. Based on the overall flow of the case, he completely overdelivered. There were some tough negotiations conducted with the DA and DMV on my behalf. I can tell that he genuinely cares about his clients. He is also very reasonable with his fees and stated he would work with me based on my financial situation. I highly suggest anyone needing legal advice to contact Attorney Rios as soon as possible. read more

This review is long overdue, but I feel I need to share my interactions with attorney Rios. I utilized attorney Rios's legal services off and on between 2015 to 2018, as anyone who is divorced or separated with children knows that there are inherent difficulties associated that seem to never cease. Attorney Rios not only looked out for the best interest of myself but also the best interest of my children. He insured through everything that happened that all parties best interests were always looked after. With my divorce I thought I was capable of securing the best interest of everyone; however, I was mistaken and unfortunately this led to a continued barrage of negative interactions for my children. If I could do it all over again, I would hire attorney Rios from the beginning. It would have saved everyone involved a lot of heartache. In the end he was able to secure full legal custody for me of my two children. As anyone going through a child custody battle would know, this is near impossible to achieve, especially for a father. I cannot say enough for how this law office truly pulled my family in as a part of their own family and made certain that we were always protected. I hope that anyone who maybe going through a similar circumstance or just in need of some legal assistance, and may be on the fence as to either get an attorney or use attorney Rios specifically, to utilize this law office. read more

Attorney Rios is not only one of the most skilled attorney's with years and years of experience, but he cares about you as his client, also he is determined to win every case, it almost seems like attorney Rios does not take NO for an answer, he makes sure he wins the case and gets you the best outcome possible. He provided me with the best legal help possible. Closed out my case with ZERO charges against me. He was able to drop all the charges with ease. If you are looking for an attorney who 1. Respects you as a client. 2. Will provide you with the best service. and 3. Will not over charge you. Than Attorney Rios is the one you want to hire!!!!! read more