Armed with considerable experience working for the District Attorney in Sacramento, CA and her voluminous representation of large corporate clients in the private sector, Jo-Anna M. Nieves has the skills and endurance needed to zealously advocate on her clients’ behalf. The Nieves Law Firm, APC, has effectively and successfully represented clients in a wide range of legal matters in Oakland,CA and throughout the Bay Area.

Nabiel Ahmed was born and raised in the Bay Area. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology from the University of California at Davis prior to attending law school. Mr. Ahmed earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California at Hastings College of the Law. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Ahmed solely focused on representing clients accused of criminal offenses.Prior to establishing his law firm, Mr. Ahmed represented thousands of clients in felony and misdemeanor cases as a deputy public defender. He enjoyed much success in plea negotiations, motions practice, and at jury trials defending his clients. As an appellate advocate, Mr. Ahmed has worked at California's highest state court.Mr. Ahmed's clients share a common opinion of him; he is dedicated to his clients and zealously defends their rights. Mr. Ahmed always takes the appropriate time discussing matters with clients, and seeks to fulfill their goals.Mr. Ahmed is different than most attorneys- whether intentional or not- he cares about his clients, and never settles until they are happy.

William G. Panzer is a practicing lawyer in the state of California. Attorney Panzer received his J.D. from the Golden Gate University School of Law.