Law Offices of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich - San Jose (CA)

5 /5 Fernando Rodriguez: Nick is the absolute man! Hes incredibly knowledgeable and tells it like it is—no sugarcoating. This was my first offense, and I was facing a DUI along with all the penalties that come with that charge. From the beginning, Nick clearly explained what the process would look like and laid out the potential outcomes we might face. Once we received the evidence in my case, Nick immediately developed a plan of action and began executing it without delay. A little background on my case: I left an establishment after having a few drinks and was pulled over at 7:52 PM for not having a front license plate (the timestamps are important in my case). The officer asked if I had been drinking, and I denied it. He claimed to smell alcohol inside my vehicle and had me step out to perform field sobriety tests. I completed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, one-leg stand, and walk-and-turn tests as instructed. Despite my cooperation, the officer stated I exhibited "lack of smooth pursuit" in both eyes. This led to the administration of the Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) test. I blew a 0.085 at 8:17 PM and a 0.093 at 8:20 PM. At that point, the officer placed me under arrest and gave me a chemical breath test, where I blew a 0.10 at 8:33 PM and a 0.09 at 8:37 PM. Since I had been pulled over and had my car turned off at approximately 7:52 PM, about 25 minutes passed before I was given the PAS test. The rising BAC readings—0.085 followed by 0.093—strongly suggested that my blood alcohol level was still climbing. This allowed for the argument that I was actually under the legal limit while I was driving. Nick recognized this key detail right away. He brought in a forensic science expert and presented this evidence at my DMV hearing, making that exact argument. Thanks to his expertise, Nick was able to save my driver’s license and spare me the headache of dealing with the DMVs consequences. After winning the DMV hearing, Nick used that success to convince the District Attorney to reduce my charges from a DUI to a Dry Reckless—something that’s extremely rare in the county where I live. I ended up pleading no contest to the Dry Reckless and received 1 year of informal probation, 30 hours of community service, and an $800 fine. All things considered, this was the best possible outcome given my situation and the strict policies in my county regarding DUIs. Nick absolutely crushed it, and I would 100% recommend him to anyone facing a similar situation. I hope I never need a defense attorney again, but if I do, Nick will be my first call—no question!

5 /5 Liam Sexton: There’s not another attorney I could recommend more than Nick Cvietkovich. He and his entire office are so on top of every aspect in your case. I found myself in an unfortunate set of circumstances shortly after moving to the bay area and was looking at a good bit of trouble because of it. I met with at least a dozen attorneys who all either downplayed the severity of the situation or sugar coated our conversation, and I never left any of those offices feeling confident in them representing me. Until I found Nick. He met with me and took detailed notes of my arrest and I could see the wheels turning already on how he was going to approach it. He rattled off ideas he was already having and most importantly he shot me straight. No sugarcoating. No false promises. He told me how serious it could be, but not to worry because he’d be able to handle it. For the six month period of waiting for my first court date I’m sure my incessant questions over text and phone calls would have annoyed many attorneys. Not Nick, he answered them clearly and quickly. When I initially agreed to have him represent me I gave him a very clear outline of how I needed this process to conclude in order for me to move forward with my life. He took that to heart and made it his mission to get me those results in the end. Nick was able to get most charges dropped and an ideal plea on one of the charges. Thanks to the Nick and his associates I can now move on and put this behind me. So if you find yourself in a similar pinch look no further than Nick. Do what he tells you to do, and trust in what he says.

5 /5 saul mendez: I would like to thank Mr. Cvietkovich for all his hard work and support throughout my trail. He guided me through a long process and assisted me with steps and guidance to improve myself and my lawful situation. He is honest, transparent and does his best to help his clients.

5 /5 Ella P.: Nick Cvietkovich is an exceptional attorney who truly puts his clients first. At his law office, they prioritize helping people through challenging situations with compassion and expertise. Nick walks his clients step-by-step through the complexities of the criminal justice system, ensuring they understand every aspect of their case. You can trust that your defense is in highly capable hands with Nick. I highly recommend if youre seeking a strong and reliable advocate.

5 /5 tj miculob: First off, we were looking for an attorney online with an extensive and successful legal practice based on great reviews. After a thorough search, we found Nick and boy! we have not been disappointed so far. Although the DA has not yet filed a case in court, Nicks brilliance and obvious attention to detail immediately got a family member off the hook from a DUI hearing at the DMV, which saved the family member from a one (1) year hard suspension (not restriction) of his drivers license, without which the family member would never be allowed to practice his profession. Nick has that aura of confidence coming from extensive legal experience but is very approachable. You would want someone like him on your side.