Wesley Schroeder, Attorney At Law181 Devine StSan Jose, CA, 95110United States (408) 277-0377

Wesley James Schroeder

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San Jose, CA
Licensed for 47 years

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About Wesley

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 the United States Constitution. Specifically, the Bill of Rights with its Sixth Amendment provides that all accused persons are to have the assistance of counsel for their defense. The role of a criminal defense attorney was actually deemed so important by the Founding Fathers that it was written into the guarantees of the United States Constitution. Few people can say that their job is a requirement of the basic law of our land.

John Adams, the second President of the United States and one of the Founding Fathers, reflected on his life when he was well into old age and stated one of his greatest services to his country was to successfully defend British soldiers accused of murder of American Colonists in the Boston Massacre. He defended the soldiers at great peril to his political future and even his life due to the enormous unpopularity of the British Army at that time. Adams understood that the principles of a fair trial and vigorous advocacy regardless of the charges and the social status of the accused was vital to the integrity of the American democracy that he was helping to form.

That spirit and zeal are central to the ideas that drew me to becoming a criminal defense lawyer and have propelled me along this career for the past forty years.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 50%
DUI and DWI: 30%
Juvenile law: 20%

Languages spoken

English

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Wesley Schroeder, Attorney At Law

181 Devine St
San Jose, CA, 95110

Office (408) 277-0377

Website

http://www.san-jose-criminal-defense-law.com/about-me/

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	1974	02/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers Association	2015
BV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2015
BV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2014

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Owner	Wesley J. Schroeder, Attorney At Law	1981 - Present
Instructor in Criminal Law for Paralegal Program	Santa Clara University School Of Law	2014 - 2014
Judge Pro Tem, Small Claims & Traffic	Santa Clara County Court	2014 - 2014

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice	Attorney Member	1995 - Present
Santa Clara County Sentencing Alternative Program	Board of Directors	1990 - Present
California Public Defenders Association	Attorney Member	1974 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee	Attorney Member	N/A
Santa Clara County Bar Association	Attorney Member	N/A

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of California at Davis School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1971
Whitman College	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1967

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Exceptional Representation

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 1, 2014

One of the hardest decisions to make is when you have to choose an attorney to represent you. Your livelihood and reputation are at stake and the outcome of the case may affect the rest of your life. I choose Wesley Shroeder to represent my case that involved a complex mental-health situation, in which false charges and horrible allegations were made against me. Mr. Shroeder's extensive experience in criminal law and his extended network of relationships with people on all sides of the legal system played a decisive role in the positive outcome of my case. Mr. Shroeder masterfully presented the evidence, along with strategically timing when to present that evidence to the district attorney. His approach not only avoided a trial but resulted in all charges being dropped for insufficient evidence. This outcome exceeded even my expectations as to what I had hoped for. I personally and enthusiastically recommend Wesley Shroeder to anyone seeking legal counsel.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 5, 2014

I have known Wes for several years. I hired him initially for myself and subsequently for family and friends throughout the years. The cases have ranged from corporal punishment to kidnapping and juvenile criminal charges. He treated every one of us like family. He starts out with listening intently then honestly explaining the process and telling you what he believes he can do. If he doesn't think he can help you or feels the cost may outweigh the benefit , he will tell you upfront. He has been is Santa Clara county for decades and is well respected by prosecutors and judges , which is incredibly helpful when you are trying to navigate the system. Ruby, his Paralegal, is like the auntie who is always there for you when you need something done quickly. She always answers the phone and knows how to reach all of the court clerks to get answers. I feel safe knowing that in the event that something happens and I find a loved one in trouble; I have Wes to call. If you have Wes there is a way out of the trouble.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
January 8, 2022

Child Protection Services contacted us out of the blue one morning and announced they would visit our family in the afternoon of the same day. We have never dealt with Child Protection Services before and we were terrified by the prospect. I was desperate to get legal advice on the matter and found Dr Schroeder’s office through internet research. When I called the office, he was not able to take my call immediately but I left a message, asking to be called back urgently. Because of the tight timeline, I did not know whether it would be realistic to be called back, but I was just hoping for a miracle. It did happen! Dr Schroeder called me back around lunchtime and in just a few minutes he cut to the heart of the matter. His has tremendous experience with dependency cases and it showed immediately. He listened carefully for the details of our situation and explained what we can expect from the CPS visitation. He educated us on how to work together with CPS and what to say, how to say it. He explained what the next legal steps would be after the visitation and what the different scenarios were for the final outcome. His demeanor is very competent and reassuring. After speaking with him, my spouse and I were calm and confident. Thanks to Dr Schroeder’s coaching the meeting with the Child Protection officer went very well and we were able to resolve the matter. Without his help, we are certain to have made missteps and created a catastrophe for our family. Dr Schroeder’s help was essential for us being able to handle this case and we could be not more grateful to him for the urgency he showed towards us.

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Extremely knowledgeable and professional

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
September 25, 2021

Mr. Schroeder is one of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in the bay area. He was extremely knowledgeable of the system and very professional. When I got into my legal issue, I was super worried and stressed because it was a serious felony. But Mr. Schroeder came to the rescue. I still remember our first meeting in his office. He listened carefully and wrote down everything I said about my case. Along the way, I can feel he really cared about my case. I felt secure with him handling my case because I know he will get me the best deal. My case was reduced from felony to misdemeanor even without my appearance at court. After my case is closed, the police department still did not release my personal belongings. Mr. Schroeder reached out and talked to the officer in charge of my case. Then he drafted a release order and asked Judge to sign and had it notarized. On the same day, they returned my belongings. I highly recommend Mr. Schroeder if you have a case in the criminal court! Almost forget to say that his assistant Ruby is also super nice.

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Dedicated, experienced, knowledgeable and professional

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
May 6, 2021

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 comparing 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.

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Unexplainable skills

5.0 stars

Posted by Danny
January 22, 2021

Mr Schroeder and Ruby have been very kind and professional. The first time I talk to Wesley I Knew he was the one. After talking to about a dozen lawyer prior I still didn't feel comfortable to hand them over my 14 year old son life. He is in on some really serious serious charges and needs the best representation. With in minutes I felt a state of releaf. With an astound assurance i knew he was the one. I feel strongly that he is gonna give it his best and thats all I am asking for.. plus he has a very hardworking and righteous assistant Ruby .......GREAT TEAM!!

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This guy gets it

5.0 stars

Posted by Michael
November 22, 2020

Wesley takes the time to explain his understanding of your situation and make sure he answers your questions. It’s possible that many lawyers do this, but it’s clearly evident that Wesley cares about his clients. Great guy and I highly recommend.

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Grateful

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Posted by Marti
January 14, 2020

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 say 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.

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Hardworking and professional.

5.0 stars

Posted by Raul
January 5, 2020

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!

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Given a second chance

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 26, 2019

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.

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Edward Ajlouny, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2016
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Richard Wingerden, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
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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.

Edward Ajlouny, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2016
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Richard Wingerden, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 15, 2015
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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.

Mark Hostetter, Unknown Attorney on Sep 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Javier Rios, Criminal defense Attorney on May 20, 2015
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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.

Dennis Fitzpatrick, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2014
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.

Guerin Provini, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Wes is a highly experienced criminal lawyer who is a skilled and paasionate advocate for his clients..

Stuart Kirchick, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
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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.

Paul Upton, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
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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.

Albie Jachimowicz, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
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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.

Steven Nakano, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2014
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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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Exceptional Representation

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You've found someone who will help you!

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Deeply grateful for tremendous experience and human touch

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Extremely knowledgeable and professional

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Dedicated, experienced, knowledgeable and professional

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Unexplainable skills

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This guy gets it

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Hardworking and professional.

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Given a second chance

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