Sanjay Stephen Schmidt

Denise Pereira

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sanjay is smart, hard working and aggressive. I highly recommend him."

Michael Moore

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sanjay Schmidt is an outstanding, hardworking attorney who will go the extra mile for his clients. He is an excellent negotiator and trial advocate. I had the pleasure of working closely with him when we were young attorneys starting out and have watched him build and expand his practice. I wholly recommend him."

Douglas Borthwick

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Joseph May

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sanjay and I co-counseled two civil rights cases recently, obtaining very favorable settlements for our clients in both cases. I consider Sanjay to be one of the very best attorneys in the Bay Area for police misconduct cases. Sanjay has both the book smarts and the street smarts to be a highly effective advocate for his clients in these difficult and hard-fought cases. And few lawyers I know are as hard working or dedicated to their clients as Sanjay is. He also happens to be a great guy."

Theresa Hofmeister

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sanjay is very knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciate his professional input on my cases."

Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sanjay. I have seen his work on many occasions and it is first rate. His clients are lucky to have his skill and expertise working on their behalf. You are in good hands."

Ligia Parmenter

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sanjay Stephen Schmidt is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments on AVVO show his commitment to serving his clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

Markus Dombois

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sanjay Schmidt is an dedicated fighter for the underdog. His eagerness to deeply and thoroughly research the legal issues involved in his cases make him a formidable attorney. Put your faith in Sanjay, and you can rely on an excellent result."

Robert Kopelson

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schmidt is a caring and zealous advocate. He strives to achieve maximum benefits for his clients, as he takes his responsibility on their behalf, seriously. He works hard, and is diligent in his representation."

Michael Aed

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Schmidt has assisted me on complex legal issues in the past. As a criminal defense attorney who has been practicing for over 10 years, I value his analysis and opinions. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."

Malosack Berjis

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is a pleasure and an honor to endorse Attorney Sanjay Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt is an exceptional plaintiff's attorney, as well as a fellow member of both the Consumer Attorneys of California and the National Police Accountability Project, each a group of dedicated attorneys who strive to protect the rights of everyday individuals. He is a zealous and effective advocate for his clients and well respected among his peers. Sanjay gets my strongest endorsement and recommendation as an attorney that can be trusted to give 100% effort to each and every one of his cases."

Aaron Villalobos

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the great pleasure to both work with and learn from Sanjay. We both have a passion to win, and the fire to 'fight the good fight' is strong in Sanjay. I know from first-hand experience he is a GREAT criminal defense attorney, but have heard accolades of his wins in both the areas of personal injury and civil rights. You will not go wrong if you have Sanjay as your attorney."

Gilbert Somera

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Konstantine Demiris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sanjay's rates are reasonable and he is what a criminal defense lawyer should be - hard working, caring, and someone who has pride in his work because he genuinely loves what he does. I heard about Sanjay through a partner at my law firm, Christopher Moore. After meeting Sanjay, it was obvious he knows a lot about criminal defense and DUIs! I referred a DUI case to Sanjay, not thinking much would come of it. Basically, it was a case where I was pretty sure the person would be doing serious time - caught behind the wheel, with the engine running while several times over the legal limit. Sanjay carefully evaluated the case. Using his skill and expertise, he was able to somehow get the client an incredible deal, without needing to do any time behind bars. The client was so happy she called the office ecstatic about the outcome. All I have to say is if you want the best at a reasonable price, it's a no brainer - choose Sanjay Schmidt."

Vijay Dinakar

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Sonjay since law school where he was committed to representing the criminally accused. He's taken that fire and become a very effective litigator. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this attorney to anyone who has been charged with a crime or needs an experienced litigator on their side."

Joshua Kaizuka

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of meeting Sanjay. In fact, I was present when he vigourously and expertly argued a motion to dismiss a criminal case that could have had significant impacts on his client. His depth of knowledge of the issues, facts, and legal argument prevailed. Based on what I observed, Sanjay is a fighter and not afraid to actually litigate in the best interst of his clients. Congrats on the motion to dismiss that was granted today!!!!!"

Tai Bogan

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sanjay Schmidt and I have worked both as lawyer in the community together and as co-workers. Currently we are co-counsel on a couple of civil and criminal cases. Mr. Schmidt is aggressive and sophisticated in his approach to criminal defense, civil litigation and civil rights litigation. It's with great pleasure to endorse Mr. Schmidt as an great lawyer."

John Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sanjay Schmidt is a tireless advocate for his criminal defense clients. He is well respected in the criminal defense community by defense lawyers and prosecutors alike. If you are arrested in Alameda County or anywhere in the East Bay you owe it to yourself to call Sanjay Schmidt for a consultation."