Wesley James Schroeder

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Wesley James Schroeder

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI ... +5 more

181 Devine St, San Jose, CA

About Wesley

Biography

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

65%
Child Abuse 5%

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

5%
Drug Crime 5%

5%
Expungement 5%

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

5%
Sex Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wesley Schroeder, Attorney At Law

181 Devine St, San Jose, CA, 95110

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Wesley James Schroeder's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Marti | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful

Wesley was recommended to me by a friend. My husband who has dementia,  was arrested for domestic violence. He had no memory of what happened. While I sought medical care for him, Wesley worked on his criminal case. He kept me informed and very clearly guided me through the process.  I should also sa...y that he was truly sympathetic to this case. My husband or I never needed to appear in court. Wesley handled all of it and had extensive conversations with the district attorney, while keeping me informed every step of the way. The case was dismissed 6 months into it. I am so grateful for his expertise and compassion. A dark cloud has lifted and now my husband and I can get on with our lives. 

Posted by Raul | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Hardworking and professional.

Attorney Schroeder saved my life and my career! Dismissal of my case would have been impossible if we didn't meet attorney Schroeder! We were in search for an attorney that can fight my difficult case. My family and I were devastated and scared, until our search came to an end when we found Attorney ...Wesley Schroeder! I was turned down by many attorneys because of the severity of it (along with some that didn't fit for my case). My case consisted of terrifying charges. A former ex girlfriend alleged numerous sex charges against me. Attorney Schroeder is a very well known and respected defense attorney in the court system. He will fight for you and put you under his wing. Along with his team. They will fight hard to fight your case. If you ever feel like there's no hope, rest assured that he will defend you! Look no further Attorney Schroeder is the best attorney you will ever hire for your case!

Posted by Luis | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excepcional lawyer...even better person..!!!

After 15 years, one day you find out that you are being accused of 4 counts of child molestation is something that will put your life upside down, you won't see the light at the end of the tunnel because is you that has to fight for your life, you have to prove your innocence against the full power a...nd resources from the state. Well...after a year and thousands of dollar expended in another law firm that just care how much you could pay them I knocked at the door of Mr. Wess, the best decision ever that I could make. He not only review my case, checked all the pros and cons and decide to take my hand and guide me through this perilous process that took 2 more years. He not only cover all the possible aspect of the case but also with the knowledge that no many people have, he explained to me what could be the possible outcomes, what were the flaws and what were the strengths of the case and from there always fight to defend my innocence. The emotional support, his calm and professionalism were the most important aspect during the process, reaching the highest point when he display all the knowledge and experience at the time of the trial, not only fighting and dismantling any of the accusations from the DA point of view but also convincing the judge when he thought that was necessary to treat this case in the correct way and allow him to have the same opportunity to reach the necessary people to provide the expertise that helped him to prove his case. Believe me, me and my family always be grateful to him for his professionalism, for his way to fight for my innocence...for his support. Also I'd like to mention his assistant Rubi, the sweetest person that put the human touch in the process. Without her support and help the process would be harder. I'd like to finish my review telling to whoever read it that if you are in a situation where your life depend in the attorney that you need to hire, you can go with your eyes closed and hire Mr. Wesley J. Schroeder, he will be the difference....

Posted by Nav | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney

Wes Schroeder is confident and smart attorney and well linked up in the court after 1.5 years my case was dismissed on very difficult charges.

Posted by Jason spence | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Experienced and respected

I visited Wesley Schroeder after seeing two other attorneys at their offices and talking to several others on the phone. Out of everyone I contacted, he was the only one who showed a genuine interest in my case and spent the time to talk over the possible ways my case might go. Little was I to know... that the case would stretch over the next year and a half. Initially, my case was assigned to a judge who was an ex-DA who took what I thought were punitive measures before I was even arraigned. The case was clearly not going to be straightforward, and the outlook was quite bleak to begin with. Each time, Mr. Schroeder reacted to each of these setbacks without hesitation. He used his knowledge and experience to develop working plans for each one. He worked with the victim's attorney to ensure the victim reached her desired outcome, the bail bondsman (who he knew personally) to resolve any issues that came up, a judge dealing with a separate traffic issue to put aside a matter for over a year, and even the DA's office to ensure optimal timing for certain events. At every stage, nearly everyone I interacted with went out of their way to point out that Mr. Schroeder is a quite good attorney. This included an assistant DA, a junior attorney who just happened to be sitting in the same hallway as us ("did you know he is a very good lawyer?"), a public defender who was probably not supposed to be talking to me in the first place, and literally everyone I talked to at the bail bond agency. Even the court clerks knew his office secretary by name and had her number readily available. Despite the grave circumstances of the case -- a felony charge with a maximum penalty of over a decade in state prison -- I received what I thought was a fair sentence last week. I'm to serve 35 days total in county jail, pay about $600 in fines, and have two misdemeanors on my record. Mr. Schroeder is often busy, especially at trial, and it may be difficult to retain him if he's in one of his busy periods. However, out of the half dozen or so attorneys I've had to deal with in my life, he stands out. If you are able to retain him, be thankful that you're getting a quality half century of experience representing you.

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Wesley James Schroeder's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Ajlouny

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Wingerden

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to witness his work in the courtroom and have found him to be diligent and hardworking. He is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Hostetter

Unknown lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Javier Rios

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wes Schroeder is a well known and respected trial attorney. I have seen him in the local courts many times over the past twenty six years that I have been an attorney. He knows criminal law backward and forward, inside and out. If he gives you legal advice, take it. He also fights hard for his clients. He does not just talk the talk. He walks the walk; he will go to the mat on cases, no matter how serious, no matter how challenging. He also manages to aggressively represent his clients and still be a gentleman. I most certainly endorse this attorney."

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Dennis Fitzpatrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Wes is an aggressive advocate for his clients. He is effective as a litigator inside the courtroom and out. I have worked with Wes and was impressed with his hard work, knowledge of the law, and ethics as a criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Guerin Provini

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Wes is a highly experienced criminal lawyer who is a skilled and paasionate advocate for his clients.."

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Stuart Kirchick

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer 100%. Wes is a hard working aggressive attorney. He is as honest as they come and will be your advocate. Wes is very well respected amongst his peers, the District Attorneys' office and the bench."

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Paul Upton

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wes “cut his teeth” as a public defender. He has been in private practice for many years. He is experienced, smart, aggressive when he needs to be, and is is a true advocate for his clients. If someone is in need of a very good criminal defense attorney, Wes meets that criteria! Also, Wes does not shy away from very difficult cases."

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Albie Jachimowicz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wes is the consummate professional. His reputation for representing criminal defendants is immaculate. I have been co counsel with Wes in high profile, extremely serious criminal matters. If I were in difficulty I would not hesitate to retain Wes to represent me and expect the best result possible."

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Steven Nakano

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wesley Schroeder is highly respected by judges, prosecutors and fellow criminal defense attorneys in Santa Clara County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We have represented co-defendants in very serious felony criminal cases. "Wes" Schroeder is always prepared and represents his clients with the highest level of integrity and competence. He is a great negotiator. And when prosecutors are not willing to "deal," he knows how to fight a case."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Owner, Wesley J. Schroeder, Attorney At Law

2014 - 2014

Judge Pro Tem, Small Claims & Traffic, Santa Clara County Court

2014 - 2014

Instructor in Criminal Law for Paralegal Program, Santa Clara University School Of Law

Associations

1995 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Attorney Member

1990 - Present

Santa Clara County Sentencing Alternative Program

Board of Directors

1974 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Attorney Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee

Attorney Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Education

1971

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1967

Whitman College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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