San Jose, California Criminal Lawyers

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James Thomas Reilly
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Los Altos, CA Criminal Law Attorney
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Los Altos, CA Criminal Law Lawyer
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James Thomas Reilly
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(408) 333-9622 2570 N. 1st Street, 2nd Floor
 San Jose, CA 95131
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
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Summit Defense is the Bay Area's premiere Criminal Defense Firm. We have gathered an experienced team of attorneys with over 120 years of combined and diverse experience and background that works together to get you the best results. Call to speak with an attorney now.
(415) 666-2316 580 California Street, 12th Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94104
(510) 352-1450 1970 Broadway, Suite 1145
 Oakland, CA 94612
(916) 830-0061 770 L Street, Suite 950
 Sacramento, CA 95814
(925) 218-4730 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd, #300
 Pleasanton, CA 94588
(650) 763-8766 533 Airport Boulevard, Suite 400
 Burlingame, CA 94010
(415) 524-7717 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200
 San Rafael, CA 94903
(510) 412-8900 146 Washington Ave.
Suite D
 Richmond, CA 94801
Edward A. Kraus
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(408) 573-5700 50 W San Fernando St
#750
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal, Business, Employment and Environmental
Santa Clara University School of Law and University of California - Berkeley
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Daniel Burt Halpern
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(408) 286-8595 111 N Market St, Ste 910
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Peninsula University
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Halpern Law Offices was started as a private practice in downtown San Jose by Mr. Daniel B. Halpern, soon after he completed law school and passed the California Bar Exam in 1997. He has been working hard to produce the best results for his clients since that time. Attorney Daniel B. Halpern shows the same attributes of hard work and dedication to the job as an attorney that he shows to the team of Associate attorneys that now work under his command! Halpern Law offices have grown from a one man army to a team of professional, who are ready to...
Thomas Vincent Kelley
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 44 years experience
(877) 211-8262 96 N. 3rd St.
Suite 500
 San Jose, CA 95112
Criminal and DUI
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Holden Green
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
111 North Market
Tower 2, Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal
National Univ School of Law
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Steven Edward Springer
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(888) 490-9852 95 South Market Street, Ste. 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Employment and White Collar Crime
Santa Clara University
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Help small to medium size companies navigate through a wide variety of legal challenges: formation, funding, governmental impediments, operational legal planning, merger and acquisition, employee relations, and labor compliance. All with the goal of litigation avoidance. Litigation in all California state courts and the Northern and Eastern U.S. District Courts of California.
(888) 490-9852 16360 Monterey St. Ste. 180
 Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(888) 490-9852 39275 State Street
 Fremont, CA 94538
Harjot Walia
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(800) 379-9330 152 N. 3rd St
Suite 710
 San Jose, CA 95112
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
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Founder of The Walia Law Firm, Harjot "Ginny" Walia has handled numerous cases throughout the criminal courts of the greater San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco criminal defense attorney, Harjot "Ginny" Walia, has achieved a very high level of success in a relatively short period of time. The firm has reached great heights due to Ms. Walia’s extensive jury trial record, brilliant mind, competitive attitude and a willingness to fight for her clients. She has handled hundreds of criminal cases as a San Francisco Public Defender and in private practice. Federal criminal defense attorney, Ginny Walia has commented as an...
Julian Jacob Carash
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Stockton, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(888) 612-4747 The Carash Law Firm
6 S. El Dorado #335
 Stockton, CA 95111
Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Charles Michael Mesirow
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 44 years experience
(408) 256-2979 160 W. Santa Clara Street
Suite 1180
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal and DUI
California Western School of Law
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Roger David Hecht
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(408) 295-6100 96 N 3rd St
 San Jose, CA 95112
Criminal, Business and Personal Injury
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Jacob Harvey Rhodes
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(408) 295-3330 75 E. Santa Clara St.
Suite #295
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Kirk Wincote Elliott
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(408) 275-9800 10 Almaden Blvd
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal, Administrative and DUI
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Eben Lee Kurtzman
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(408) 295-2105 1131 Park Ave
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, Arbitration & Mediation and DUI
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Based out of Santa Clara County, The Law Office of Eben L. Kurtzman has been providing reliable legal advice and representation in criminal law defense and personal injury prosecution cases for over two decades. Eben has handled over one thousand cases and has had more than fifty jury trials. His practice is centered on the idea that the client is the most important part of any case, and that a straight-forward, honest approach is the best way to succeed. He will give you a realistic, honest assessment of your case. He encourages all of his clients to ask questions and...
Mark Walter Hostetter
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(408) 375-8545 181 Devine Street
 San Jose, CA 95110
Criminal, Business, Employment and Personal Injury
UCLA School of Law
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Attorney Mark Hostetter has earned a reputation for creatively using complex law as a means to solve problems and achieve his clients' goals. Mr. Hostetter is proud to note that many of his clients are small business owners, immigrants, and people with disabilities asserting their civil rights. Mr. Hostetter is able to keep fees reasonable as an independent practitioner. However, we also have a network of top attorneys with whom we may associate if a case is unusually complex or goes all the way to trial, as in our recent discrimination case against the U.S. Department...
Alexander Cross
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(800) 862-7677 111 N. Market St.
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Mr. Cross is an expert in the field of criminal law. Mr. Cross will fight more aggressively than anyone to bring you the best outcome possible. His name brings chills to prosecutors, as evidenced by never losing a trial out of over 1,500 cases. He passionately cares about defending his clients and does everything within his power to help them. Having attended the University of California, Berkeley for Undergraduate studies, he received a B.A. in Legal Studies. He subsequently attended the prestigious San Francisco Law School to receive his J.D. He is a member of many associations, including...
(800) 862-7677 201 Spear St.
Suite 1100
 San Francisco, CA 94105
(800) 862-7677 1990 N. California Blvd.
8th Floor
 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(800) 862-7677 1900 S. Norfolk St.
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
(800) 862-7677 1300 Clay St., Suite 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
Lucy Stearns McAllister
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(408) 291-8686 255 N Market St
 San Jose, CA 95110
Criminal and DUI
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Wesley J. Schroeder
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(408) 277-0377 181 Devine Street
 San Jose, CA 95110
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of California - Davis
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While I was always interested in a legal career as I grew up and went through my years of education, it was not until I became quite involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960’s that I really began to understand how absolutely vital it was to protect the individual rights of citizens. This is especially true for persons charged with a criminal offense. People ask how I can represent “guilty” people, or those persons accused of serious crimes. The fact is I am proud and honored to do so because I deeply believe in the principles of...
Nicholas Garrett Emanuel
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience
(408) 288-8100 125 S. Market Street
Suite 1200
 San Jose, CA 95113
Criminal, Business and DUI
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Committed to providing cost effective, result-oriented legal representation for clients throughout the Bay Area.
Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(408) 625-1130 111 N. Market Street
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
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Santa Clara University School of Law
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Mr. Cvietkovich is very well-connected in the Bay Area being a 6th generation resident of San Jose. He currently works in the same building where his great-uncle had a law practice from the 1960s to the 1980s. Mr. Cvietkovich has handled over 3000 cases in his career and he uses his vast experience to aggressively defend his clients. Mr. Cvietkovich is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and the California Public Defender’s Association. To find out about our flexible and affordable payment options or to receive a free consultation, please contact us today at 408-625-1130.
Thomas Frederick Mueller
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(408) 673-9140 95 South Market Street
Suite 300
 San Jose, CA 95113
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Illinois - Chicago
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Adam Allen Arant
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(888) 594-0989 2131 The Alameda
Suite B
 San Jose, CA 95126
Criminal
U.C. Davis School of Law
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Daniel Jensen
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(408) 648-2399 2007 W Hedding St #104
 San Jose, CA 95128
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Lincoln University
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Daniel Jensen has truly established himself as a top lawyer in Santa Clara County. In fact, Jensen has been selected five times by the San Jose Magazine as one of Silicon Valley's Best Lawyers in Criminal Law and Family Law. As a former police officer and sergeant, Jensen has great knowledge when it comes to effectively defending his clients in state and federal courts. If you or a loved one are in need of legal guidance, Daniel Jensen may be able help. Learn more by calling the The Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 296-4100.
(408) 296-4100 4675 Stevens Creek Blvd #250
 Santa Clara, CA 95051
Diego MacWilliam
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(408) 298-6204 1625 The Alameda, Suite 800
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Litigation / Trial practice. Fluent in Spanish. 25 years experience.
Patrick Coughlin
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
1735 North First Street
Suite 105
 San Jose, CA 95112
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Santa Clara University School of Law
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I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney who has handled every type of violation imaginable, from parking tickets to serious felonies. I strive to work toward the best resolution for my clients while keeping them informed and doing my best to meet or exceed their expectations. I am originally from Southern California, but have practiced throughout the Bay Area and its surrounding courts for over 5 years. I have experience as a public defender so I am confident managing stressful situations and working with many different types of clients.
Shari Sukaram
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(408) 217-8818 1922 The Alameda Suite 201
 San Jose, CA 95126
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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I am owner/partner of Ahmed and Sukaram, Attorneys at Law. We represent adult and juvenile individuals accused of felony, misdemeanor and infraction offenses across the San Francisco Bay Area. We are a team of two highly motivated, skilled and intelligent lawyers who successfully defend clients accused of DUI/DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Violent Crimes, Weapons Offenses & Traffic Infractions. Please visit our website at www.ahmedandsukaram.com for a complete listing of our practice areas and call us today for a FREE CONSULTATION: (650) 299-0500. I look forward to speaking with you.
Michael Daniel Rehm
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(408) 489-2007 2880 Zanker Road
 San Jose, CA 95134
Criminal
McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific
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John H. Hinkle
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 40 years experience
(408) 246-5500 2007 W Hedding St, Suite 100
 San Jose, CA 95128
Criminal, Animal, DUI and White Collar Crime
Lincoln University
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Gregory Benjamin Henry
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer.
(408) 971-3903 1530 The Alameda
Suite 301
 San Jose, CA 95126
Criminal
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Javier Demetrio Rios
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(408) 478-4444 1010 West Taylor Street
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Univ of Michigan Law Sch and University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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100% Defense -Criminal Law Only -Award Winning Attorney -Over 25 years of experience in Santa Clara County Courts -Extensive trial experience, everything from high profile murder cases to misdemeanor DUIs -Work has been featured on the front page of San Jose Mercury News -Bilingual (Spanish) One Dedicated Lawyer: I work hard because I want the best possible results. Sometimes a case that looked impossible at first, gets better if I work hard enough.
Mark N. Shebby
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(408) 995-5044 777 N 1st St
Suite 325
 San Jose, CA 95112
Criminal, Employment and Family
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William Austin Chestnut Jr
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(408) 298-6990 1010 W. Taylor Street
 San Jose, CA 95126
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Having practiced criminal defense for almost 40 years, I have considerable trial skills and knowledge of how the system works. I am personable and empathetic.
James E Dunn
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San Jose, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 19 years experience
2033 Gateway Place, 5th Floor
 San Jose, CA 95110
Criminal and DUI
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
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Are you looking for a Redwood City criminal defense attorney? You have come to the right place! At Law Office of James Dunn, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive when you come to this firm. Attorney Dunn has dealt with a wide variety of criminal charges, and he has a thorough understanding of the criminal process. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to fighting for you and the resolution that is in your best interests, and you can have confidence in the support you can receive when you come to this law firm. Whatever the specifics...
505 14th Street, Suite 900
 Oakland, CA 94612
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 Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 285-5478 620 Jefferson Ave
 Redwood City, CA 94063
Elizabeth Ann Mello
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Coyote, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(408) 694-3346 PO Box 13205
 Coyote, CA 95013
Criminal, Business and DUI
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Mr. William W. Burns Esq.
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LOS GATOS, CA Criminal Law Attorney.
(408) 395-2226 15720 WINCHESTER BLVD
 LOS GATOS, CA 95030
Criminal, Asbestos, Business and Nursing Home
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Richard Alan Wingerden
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Santa Clara, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(408) 228-2297 100 Saratoga Avenue
Suite 100
 Santa Clara, CA 95051
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Lincoln Law Sch of San Jose
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Richard Wingerden will handle every client's matter personally, professionally, and with a great degree of dedication. All of his clients receive the attention they need whether accused of criminal wrong doing, need peace of mind in drafting of a will and trust, or need business advice or drafting of a contract. With many years as a practicing litigation attorney, Mr. Wingerden has exceptional skill in client advocacy, negotiating, investigating, analyzing, critically reviewing, and resolving minor criminal offense to complex and serious felonies. Mr. Wingerden has an expert understanding of the criminal justice system and proven ability to understand all...
Harvey L. Ziff
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Los Altos, CA Criminal Law Attorney. 49 years experience
(650) 329-0851 4962 El Camino Real
#126
 Los Altos, CA 94022
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Northwestern University School of Law and Stanford Law School
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Adrienne Z. Cohn
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Los Altos, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(650) 329-0851 4962 El Camino Real
#126
 Los Altos, CA 94022
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Victor Vertner
San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(408) 266-4198 5267 Elrose Ave
 San Jose, CA 95124
Criminal
Santa Clara Univ School of Law
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Robert Alan Preskill
San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(408) 333-9622 2570 N 1st Street
2nd Floor
 San Jose, CA 95131
Criminal
Univ of Illinois COL
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Geoffrey Alan Braun
San Jose, CA Criminal Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(408) 288-9512 181 Devine St
 San Jose, CA 95110
Criminal and DUI
Univ of Chicago Law School
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Arrested or facing criminal charges?

Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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