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315 Montgomery Street, 10th Floor

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555 West Fifth, 31st Floor

Los Angeles, California 90013

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1024 Iron Point Road

Folsom, California 95630

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Welcome to the Law Offices of Steven F. Gruel

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Steven F. Gruel Is An Experienced Attorney With A Proven Track Record Of Success In State And Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, Corporate And Business Litigation, Tax Matters, Immigration Cases And Other Legal Matters.

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	Steven's Diverse Practice Includes Serving As "General Counsel" December 10, 2024 In addition to representing clients in various personal legal and business matters, Steven serves as General Counsel to 3 national and international companies representing interests in diverse industries headquartered in the United States, Brazil and London. Steven advises and guides a streaming start-up company called Flickvana with its offices in Connecticut, the newly formed AI company and computer chip designer called Teatro, Inc. with its offices in Washington D.C, & Vermont, and the international trade business called Campo Trade with offices in San Francisco, London and Brasilia. Steven's 40 years of legal experience in all areas of the Law are extremely beneficial in assisting these diverse companies in the day-to-day challenges for Corporate success.
	Steven Gruel Hired As New Defense Attorney In Retrial of California State Murder Case December 4, 2024 Morris Greenberg's state murder conviction has recently been vacated by the Sacamento Federal District Court in a successful Habeas Proceeding contesting the conviction. Consequently, Mr. Greenberg has hired Steven Gruel who then appeared on December 3, 2024, with his client in the El Dorado Superior Court in Placerville to being the process for the Court ordered retrial of the alleged murder charge. See People v. Morris Anthony Greenberg, Case Number PO8CRF316
	Double Victory in Civil Harassment Lawsuits Tuesday July 23, 2024 After several appearances and an all-day evidentiary hearing in El Dorado County Superior Court, Steven was able to achieve 2 successful Court Orders for his clients. A Civil Harassment Restraining Order was achieved for a client preventing an individual from further harassing him. Next, the Court denied that same person's competing harassment petition against Steven's other client. Both clients are extremely happy with the Court's rulings, regaining peace in their lives. Richard Duffy v. James Supple, Case Number 24-CV-0030; James Supple v. Robert Borthwick, Case Number 23-CV-2214. See Court Order attached court document
	SuperLawyers Awarded for 2024 Wednesday July 10, 2024 For the 15th consecutive year, Steven Gruel’s outstanding legal work has been recognized with the presentation of the Super Lawyers Award for 2023. Attorney Steven Gruel continues to successfully fight for his clients contesting criminal charges or embroiled in civil litigation. With over 40 years of experience, including 16 years as a federal prosecutor, Steven’s one-on-one approach with each client provides the complete representation package all clients deserve. visit site
	Steven Gruel Scheduled For TV & Streaming Shows Wednesday July 3, 2024 Steven’s direction and role as the lead federal prosecutor in the highly-profiled organized crime prosecution of the Nuestra Familia with be featured on the hit CBS and AMAZON PRIME show FBI True. Steven served with the United States Justice Department for 16 years and was the federal prosecutor in many high profile federal criminal cases.
	Outstanding Sentence Won in Armed Robbery Case Tuesday June 18, 2024 Fighting the armed robbery charges with numerous defense motions attacking the prosecutor’s evidence and conducting his own investigation into the past lies of the alleged victim of the claim, Steven succeeded in his client pleading to “no contest’ for a PROBATION sentence! A Petition to Expunge the record will be filed after the term of probation. People of State of California v. Wong; San Mateo Superior Court, Case Number NF-20-CR-004349-A
	Pop Star Nabbed In Net of San Francisco Public Corruption Thursday April 11, 2024 Caught in the FBI’s widespread investigation of Mohammed Nuru’s San Francisco public corruption ring was Steven’s client Ken Wong. Ken is a retired California State Parole Officer who currently appears as an international Pop Star. With his experience as a federal prosecutor, Steven was able to achieve a lower sentence than recommeneded by the federal prosecution and Ken was given a lower 6 month sentence in a federal camp. United States v. Ken Wong, CR-20-0162-WHO