My case was complicated and many attorneys I interviewed didn't think I had any shot at getting my charged dropped or rejected prior to arraignment. I experienced an episode of domestic violence that ended my arrest rather than the perpetrator. Mr. Polverino committed to trying to get the charges dropped while still managing my expectations given the details of the case. Most importantly he listened to my entire story, acted quickly and thoroughly. He ultimately was able to get the charges dropped and I can not be more thankful. His office staff is also great to work with. read more

Sam represented me in a serious case in 2013 I was a juvenile at the time and he did his job. He was always involved and informative throughout the whole process. The justice system is very complex but Sam was able to take care of it all A to Z . I highly recommend him for your defense lawyer. Thank you Sam. read more

I hired Mr. Polverino to defend me in criminal court in 2022-2024. Mr. Sam Polverino is among the worst criminal lawyers I have ever encountered. Prior to receiving your money, Mr. Polverino speaks in a professional manner. When he gets your pay, he will ignore you. As a lawyer, Mr. Sam Polverino lacks a strong work ethic. His time is not invested in the case. He lacks experience and is careless. Worst of all, he disregarded his clients while taking their money. When I required Mr. Polverino's help, he was unavailable. I called, texted, and emailed a lot, but I was largely ignored. I wanted to beg for help, but they turned me away. His secretary, Debra, was almost the same. Mr. Sam Polverino is not someone I would suggest to others. Avoid this law firm at all cost. read more

I recently called Sam Polverino to get some advice on important legal matter. Mr. Polverino was able to get back to me very quickly, by Monday, and he personally called me back in order to help me with this legal matter. This really meant a lot to me, an while didn't end up needing to hire Mr. Polverino after all, I would definitely recommend him to anyone searching for an attorney who is trustworthy and kind hearted. read more

Mr. Polverino took care of everything for me. Although the court system caused unnecessary delays in my opinion, he was very patient and kept me informed throughout the entire process. read more

Very professional! Takes the time to listen, review the case and provides clear understanding on direction and streps he would take on the case. He does not pressure you to hire him at all so that shows he has build a good reputation based on the results. A few friends have used Sam on the past and received the outcome that was promised. It's the trust, clarity and his transparency that helped make the decision to hire him. read more

Mr. Polverino took a huge weight off my shoulders and handled my case with swift professionalism. He was clear and concise in his communication with me, keeping me up to date regularly and preparing me for what was to come. He came highly recommended from another attorney who represented me in San Francisco and I am so grateful for his settling my case once and for all. read more

Highly recommend reaching out to Mr. Polverino if you ever find yourself on a tough spot or are in search of legal advise. I am extremely great full for all he did and how passionate he was about my case. He is a life saver. read more

I hired Mr. Polverino in 2020 as my defense lawyer in a criminal case. It was very hard to get a hold of him most of the time. The only person I was able to connect with over the phone was his assistant. I was surprised that he didn't seem to be interested in defending me but tried very hard to get me plead guilty to what the DA offered in the first place, which didn't make any sense to me. When we had the chance to catch up, he mistook the names of the involved persons, my case details with other cases and more so I was shocked. After finding out he didn't really spend much time on my case, I had to find another attorney who got the whole case totally dismissed. It would have been a nightmare had I followed Mr. Polverino's advice to take the plea. I don't recommend Mr. Polverino to people who are seriously thinking about fighting their cases. read more

Mr. Polverino is a true professional. He spends his time working with his clients to learn the true nature of their story and why things developed as they did. His knowledge of the justice system is second to none. He works with all the members of the judicial process to bring light to the case and justice to the clients cause. I recommend him to anyone needing good representation in the halls of truth and justice. Tim Traviolia 8/13/22 Done read more

I was referred to Sam by a friend so I hired him on the spot, he seems nice. He took my case without asking too much details, but I trusted my friend and paid him retainer on first day. After I paid the retainer of $6,000. He din't do any work and it was very hard to get an appointment with him. We met twice after that and I realized I had to hire another lawyer. Together we spent less than 2 hours on my case. Five years later I realized he had no interests in defending me. I paid the retainer and quickly had to hire another lawyer. It was my mistake for trusting him without verify his interest in defending me. I didn't learn anything from him. I learned a lot from my new lawyer. That's what bothered me the most, even until now. I didn't learn anything that could help me with my case. Be careful of lawyer accepting your retainer fee that have no interests or time to defend you. read more

Mr. Polverino was not able to help me because my issue was in another state but he was very helpful in steering in the right direction so that I could get my needs taken care of! He was very caring and knowledgeable in what I needed and I would call on him if I ever needed his services in the future. read more

Mr Polverino actually cares for his clients. He makes sure that every step is explained and that the client understands what is happening. The respect that he gets from the courtroom as a whole shows the extent that he goes to make sure what happens is in the best interest of his client. For the first time, I felt like I was going to get the care I needed, and not what was best for everyone else. He is knowledgeable and kind and absolutely one of the best attorneys I have ever meet. I would defiantly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a great attorney. read more

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 not have been brought, and got them dismissed quickly. read more

Sam gave my case the appropriate amount of attention and care. Communication was prompt and effective. I am pleased with my outcome and would work with him again. read more

Excellent and ethical trial lawyer!! 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. read more

We started off with another lawyer who did nothing for months on my grandson's case and who left suddenly to do something else. Not only that.... but months went by and we had 3-4 different D.A.'s taking over. We got Sam Polverino who brought a quick resolution to have this case dismissed. He kept us in the loop at all times and copied any correspondence he had. The family is grateful for this excellent attorney and highly recommend him!! read more

Mr. Polverino defended my daughter in a DUI case. Because of her disability she did not understand what she was supposed to do when she sideswiped a car. She was charged with hit and run - a serious felony. He was able to talk to the prosecutor to explain her disability and remove the hit and run charge. He had to learn about my daughter's disability and also explain it to the prosecutor. I was so impressed with his professionalism and knowledge. He has worked in San Jose for many years and knows the courts very well. And he did not charge us a larger fee due to the difficulties. I would recommend him to anyone. His assistant is always there to make sure the lines of communication are open with Sam and to handle all office work efficiently. It was a painless experience for me and my daughter and it could have been so bad. read more

Case for third party didn't happen, but he called directly and provided an excellent consultation because of his knowledge and experience.

Me and my husband were trying so hard to find the best lawyer that would help him out in his case . All lawyers we talked to , i wasn't very too certain with any of them . After making so many calls and having consultation with many lawyers , I found Mr.Polverino . When we spoke to Sam J Polverino , he didn't make any promises but he would TRY to give us the best result possible . He is on the higher paying side but we didn't care because it was my husbands freedom we were looking at. Let me tell you, Sam J Polverino fought my husbands case and did an amazing job at it! We definitely got the results we were looking for . My husband made mistakes in the past as many of us do, but thanks to Mr.Polverino we can look past that and move forward. He really knows what he is doing and is one of the best criminal defense lawyers out here . He is great and takes care of his clients. If we ever know anyone that needs a lawyer we are definitely sending them towards Mr.Polverino ! We are so grateful that we were able to have Sam J. Polverino fight my husbands case . Thank you so much for everything Sam J. Polverino !! read more

We highly recommend Mr. Sam Polverino as an experienced and highly competent criminal defense attorney. He handled a relative's case very successfully, leaving us forever and deeply grateful to him. It was a huge relief to have him fighting for his rights. We cannot say enough positive things about Mr. Polverino. He was very responsive, personable and reassuring. He clearly has a lot of legal experience, many helpful contacts, and is very persevering and objective when dealing with the legal system. Even though he had other court cases he was defending, we always felt we had his full personal attention. The adjectives that immediately come to mind in describing him are trustworthy, responsive, extremely competent, responsible, knowledgeable, and persevering, as mentioned above, as well as caring. read more

Having been a practicing attorney, I carefully researched the San Jose and Santa Clarita area for a criminal attorney who had academic credentials, significant experience that reflected both diligence and a personal commitment in his representation of his clients. I received several recommendations from colleagues, but after speaking with Sam, I determined that he would best serve my wife's nephew, who had certain unresolved criminal convictions outstanding. In his representation, Sam was able to convert a felony and the likelihood of imprisonment to a misdemeanor with no further imprisonment, allowing our nephew to continue to engage in his life without interruption. Undoubtedly, Sam's reputation among his colleagues, both judicial and with the District Attorney, added to the successful outcome. I highly recommend Sam in your consideration for criminal legal defense. read more

Mr. Polverino should be the definition for communication. I can not say how much I appreciate his prompt attention to any questions or concerns. His follow up his clear, concise and I trust that he will do a good job. I am grateful for our choice thus far. read more

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. We're so thankful to Sam! He is the best! 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 potential criminal charges, you need an honest, proactive and knowledgable attorney. Thankfully, there is one like that. read more

I'm so thankful for Mr. Polverino and his services. From the time I contacted him (July 2015) until my case was resolved (May 2016), he communicated regularly and provided answers to all of my questions. The levels of professionalism he and his receptionist, Debra, showed were greatly appreciated as it's important to remain informed about a pending disposition. His fees are extremely reasonable and worth every penny for the time and efforts exerted. Overall, I'm pleased with my experience and the outcome. read more

Mr. Polverino is highly experienced, knowledgeable, intelligent, understanding and caring. Mr. Polverino helped and provided us with the most excellent service and it has been a true blessing for us having his invaluable support and attention to our case. He handled the case with great understanding, patience, and competence. My family and I are truly grateful to Mr. Polverino for all he did for our case. He paid attention to every details of the case and patiently took care of our concerns. He promptly answered to our questions and communications and kindly and wisely advised us on our concerns. Mr. Polverino has full knowledge of and comprehensive familiarity with the legal system. He has a great insight of how to approach the problems and how to get the best possible results. We are really grateful to Mr. Polverino and highly appreciate all his kind help and support. I would definitely recommend Mr. Polverino to all friends and relatives and to everyone who wish to get the best possible results. read more

Sam Polverino provided me with excellent legal service. Throughout the matter he was attentive, completely professional and personable. I fell ill during the latter part of the proceedings and he couldn't have been more accommodating. He maneuvered through the legal system with practiced expertise and I obtained a very satisfactory outcome. I unhesitatingly recommend him to anyone needing help with a criminal defense matter. read more

We highly recommend Mr. Sam Polverino. From the very first coversation till the end when the case was dismissed we new we had picked the right attorney. He was professional, knowlegeable and was able to get the desired results.Sam made a very difficult situation easier with his caring personality I hope we never have to go through this type of ordeal again, but the one positive was Sam Polverino. I would not hesitate to recomend Sam to anyone in need of an attorney.We can not thank him enough. read more