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Renee Marie Hessling

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Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

93 Devine St, San Jose, CA

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Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Law Offices of RM Hessling

93 Devine St, San Jose, CA, 95110

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Posted by Jason | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional Legal Representation – A True Advocate for Justice

Renee Hessling is nothing short of a legal powerhouse. Her dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to justice were on full display in her representation of Cain Velasquez. She fought tirelessly, navigating a complex and highly publicized case with precision, integrity, and an unparalleled unders...tanding of the law. Thanks to her expertise, Cain received the minimum possible sentence as determined by the judge—an outcome that speaks volumes about her ability to present a compelling defense and advocate effectively for her clients. Renee's strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and ability to humanize her client in the courtroom set her apart as one of the best in the field. Beyond her legal brilliance, she is compassionate, professional, and truly cares about the people she represents. If you're looking for an attorney who will fight for you with intelligence and tenacity, Renee Hessling is the one to call. Highly recommended

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Hindsight really is "20/20"

Renee is very much a "rookie" in her field. I learned this lesson the hard way... Please do not make the same mistake that I made. She did not keep me updated at all with my case. I constantly had to call or email her asking if there were any updates. We had to appear in court for a "motion to su...ppress" hearing and the only 'preparation' she gave me was a 60 second summary outside of the court room, just prior to me taking the stand! Once you sign a contract with her, she becomes hard to get a hold of and is "unavailable" more often than not. Attorneys take a vow of ethics, however Renee's ethics are financially focused. My case was not important to her, and your case will not be important to her either. All she cared about was that my payments were made on time & that they cleared.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Renee is an amazing lawyer: not only for her results, but because she is successful in being direct with some of the toughest Judges and DAs around. Don't ignore the value of having a lawyer who the Judges and DAs like and respect."

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Rating:  6.7 (Good)

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University of San Francisco School of Law

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University of California - Santa Cruz

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