About Stephen Peter
Stephen Peter Anderson is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1980. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Anderson is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Stephen P. Anderson, a general practice law firm located in Santa Maria, California. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, serving clients throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Mr. Anderson earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Western State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Law degree. During his time at Western State University College of Law, he was actively involved in various legal organizations and participated in moot court competitions.
Mr. Anderson concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. He represents individuals in matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. In criminal defense, he handles cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, including DUI offenses and theft crimes. His personal injury practice includes representing clients who have sustained injuries in automobile accidents, slip and fall incidents, and workplace accidents. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Anderson has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Santa Barbara, the Superior Court of California for the County of San Luis Obispo, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a general practice firm in Los Angeles for several years.
Mr. Anderson is an active member of the Northern Santa Barbara County Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He has been involved in various community service projects, including providing pro bono legal services to low-income individuals and participating in local legal education seminars. Mr. Anderson is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties effectively.
