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

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ana | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Juvenile defence

I found Wes online and called him before hiring him as our defense lawyer for a junior case. We were immediately set at ease by his thorough legal knowledge, compassion and methodical way of speaking. Not ever having to hire an attorney before, we were very unsure of the process and extremely nervous.... His interviewing style was professional, but yet he had a kind way about him that is comforting. He told me later that "he has a policy of treating his clients in a way that he would prefer to be treated'. I can vouch for it. Wes was honest about the charges and explained the potential outcome, worst case and best. Wes has decades of solid legal experience and has a wide network of peers including a good, working relationship with local DAs and court officials in the San Jose & Santa Clara area, who regard him with great respect. Wes has perfected the art of connecting with relevant officials, while giving them space and time to work out the facts on their own. He tries/prefers to settle out of court rather than long drawn out trials. In the end our case was dismissed by the DA and we didn't even need to meet the probation officer. Wes's fee was almost half of other similar attorneys that I contacted. He also answered all our follow questions patiently and timely, after discussing with his criminal law peers to answer specific queries outside his focus area . We are extremely thankful to Wes and wish him the very best!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Dedicated, experienced, knowledgeable and professional

I was charged with a domestic violence crime and after consulting few different lawyers i end up hiring Mr. Schroeder he was most friendly of all, he was very courteous and very caring about my situation and made me at ease ! He is very well known within his peers and his fees are very reasonable com...paring to others ! has a great knowledge of the law, very upfront so if you’re looking for a lawyer I definitely recommend him, by the way my case got dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Given a second chance

Wesley was referred to us by a friend of a friend as "being the best". He knows his laws, and is very well respected amongst his peers. Not ever having to hire an attorney before, we were very unsure of the process. His interviewing style was professional, but yet he had a kind way about him that ...made you feel comfortable. He was honest about the charges and explained the potential outcome, worst case and best. Our overall time with Wes was 9 months. During that time, he presented different scenarios and options for his client to consider. In the end the case was drastically reduced due to his knowledge and network of peers. A person can make one mistake during an impaired time in thier life and can be presented the worst. After 9 months of assuming the worst, our family member has a second chance at life. The charges were reduced drastically, and this person has been given a chance to; "make it right" and to be a productive member of society.

Posted by Jaime | September 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Highly reommend Wesley Schroeder

From the minute we met with Mr. Schroeder, we were impressed with his sincere empathy and his attentiveness to our situation regarding our son, Frankie. Mr. Schroeder took an active interest in our son's situation and followed a line of questioning that immediately got to the issues as to why and ho...w our son had gotten into the trouble he was in and the underlying issues, including our son's mental disability that led to his predicament and incarceration. Mr. Schroeder's subscribes to the importance of properly representing a mentally disabled person through the legal system and exercising persistent due diligence consistently throughout the long and arduous process (Mr. Schroeder personally attended/represented Frankie during the many case hearings and follow up cases). In this respect he never wavered and it was through his persistent and thorough representation of our son, that he was able to get Frankie channeled through properly through the legal system. We are indebted to Mr. Schroeder for his pro-active and caring approach, total adherence to our son's case and his excellent legal expertise. I highly recommend Mr. Schroder, as we always felt that our son was in good hands and being represented by the best.

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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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