Cameron Kennard Bowman

Cameron Kennard Bowman

4.5
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 36 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense

111 N. Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA

About Cameron

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 75%

My current practice is almost exclusively domestic violence defense. I have close to 30 years of criminal law experiencce with strong connections and relationships to the District Attorney's offices and local Judges who handle these types of cases.

36 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

I was a Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney for over 16 years. During that time I was a member of the "Family Violence Unit" I have been a criminal defense attorney for the last 14 years and specialize in domestic violence cases.

36 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Cameron Bowman

111 N. Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Cameron Kennard Bowman's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

63 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 18 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Ark | February 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best

To start off, mine was a very complicated and one of the most complex cases. There were many accusations and allegations. I was on the verge of collapse and i was completely devastated. To give you an analogy, Cameron was the helping hand for a sinking boat. From the day i stepped into Cameron's o...ffice and met with Cameron, he listened to me with patience and empathy. He comforted and consoled me. He explained to me the steps involved. He attacked the problem methodically and meticulously. In every step of the way, he knew exactly what he should do and what i should do. He gave me homeworks, assignments, things that i should do between the court dates. I could clearly see that he was incrementally and slowly building up the case and things started to make sense. I could see that there could be some light at the end of the tunnel. I could clearly see that between the court dates, Cameron worked very hard to understand the complex nature of the case and the various dependencies, issues and things involved. He was very well prepared for the court dates and he knew what could be the potential outcome of each court date. He was very thorough in everything and all the documentation. Everytime i was getting depressed and confused and falling down, he was giving me support and encouraging me to stay positive. Just his presence, or the time spent talking with Cameron gave me enormous amount of courage and confidence to face the monstrous and huge challenge that was in front of me. Finally, Cameron got me the best result and best outcome that is possible. He did not lost sight of the end goal and strived hard to get me better than what he promised. Many times i would not understand what was going on with the court or the documents or with the entire process. Cameron patiently walked me through everything, made me understand everything and literally guided me from agony to success, from pain to positivity and from darkness to light, from misery to hope. I want to thank Cameron from the bottom of my heart for doing everything he did, giving me the best possible outcome, for making a change for the better in my life and in short, for saving my life.

Posted by domzmom2 | November 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The ONLY option for a Criminal Defense Attorney

I have never hired an attorney before. I went through the Criminal justice system once before with a public defender. This time around, living out of state, I knew I would need help. I did my research and was very thorough, After looking around, reading reviews, I decided to fill out a form online t...o speak with an Attorney with VIB law. Less than an hour later, I got an email from Cameron Bowman. From the moment he emailed me, I felt that he was the PERFECT attorney for my needs. I am still currently going through my case but I know in my heart he has my best interest in his. I suffer from extreme anxiety and have panic attacks frequently. I knew going through this situation alone or without a retained attorney would not work for me, especially being out of state. I must say, I have never been more impressed with ANYONE in my life. Not only is he an AMAZING attorney who has guided me through the system with such compassion and respect, but he knows his stuff. He has never left me feeling lost, alone or in the dark about any part of my case. If I ever need to get in touch with him he is always available really quickly via email, and if not his paralegal Johanna has been there to give me any help I have needed. They are an amazing team. This has been a long process, but I feel that I have more than an attorney, but an advocate who was been fighting for me since day one. He has helped me fight this case from another state, always has given me support and never left me feeling unsure or lost about anything. He is an AMAZING attorney, with SO much experience. Given the fact that he was a DA for years, he knows BOTH sides of the fence and has a strategy for everything. I really don't think that I could go through this without him. In my mind I feel at ease knowing I have not only an AMAZING attorney who is well respected, but a compassionate one who REALLY cares about his clients. There is NO other option for an attorney in my opinion. He and his team are really the best you can get, and he has amazing rates. I never feel like it is about money, or feel that I am not getting my monies worth, in fact I feel he has surpassed what I expected for his rates. Thank you Cameron for everything you have done, and continue to do to fight for me. You are truly the most amazing attorney that one could ever hope for and I have complete faith in you as far as my case goes. Please, anyone in need of an attorney in a criminal defense situation, call his office and set up an appointment, you will not only be thankful, but you will feel confident that you have the best fighting on your side. Nothing can ever express the gratitude I have for everything you have done for me and my case. There REALLY is justice in the system, you just need the RIGHT advocate, and this man is the one. Trust me, this was the BEST decision I have ever made. If you are reading this, know that I will never forget this, and always refer anyone in need of services to you. You are the BEST!

Posted by Brandy | February 21, 2014

My Life saver and life changer

Cameron Bowman is my savior. From the beginning he and his office put me at ease and took care of me. I felt comfortable with him from the very beginning. He was open and honest with me, and gave me every scenario that could come up. He never made me false promises, and never guaranteed me anything. ...He did tell me his is good at what he does, and I believed every word. And you know what HE WAS RIGHT!!! Given his background and presence in the community he knows the right things to do for his clients. I am so grateful that I was referred to his office and I was able to hire him for my needs. I never plan to need him again but if I do he will be on my speed dial!!

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2013 | Domestic Violence

Recommend caution if considering hiring Cameron!

I have no doubt that Cameron is a knowledgeable and capable lawyer. However for my simple DV case he did not do much of anything. The case dragged on for about 8-9 months with him representing me with minimal progress until it became clear that he wanted another $5000 (on top of the initial $4000) ...in order to do any trial preparation. I ultimately switched to a different attorney but not before getting all notes and other materials that related to my case. Not only did a perusal of these notes reveal, as I had suspected, that he had not been doing anything on my case (and had not acquired multiple pieces of evidence I had requested) but he even accidentally included some information on another client of his with the materials! I would definitely be very careful when dealing with him. If you have a murder case or something large I think he would be more willing to put in the time, but for my case he did not provide me anywhere near $4000 of service IMO.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Very positive outcome ! Highly professional and knowledgable in his field !

I would absolutely recommend Mr Bowman to anyone needing representation. He not only is extremely knowlageable in his field but also displayed professionalism and compassion to me, his client , during a very difficult and complicated process. He skillfully managed to resolve my case with a very posit...ive outcome with no mark on my record. I am very greatful to him for all he did on my behalf.

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Cameron Kennard Bowman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Shanfield

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cameron's past experience as a prosecutor with the Santa Clara County DA's gives him a critical edge defending clients facing criminal charges. Cameron previously prosecuted a broad spectrum of cases, but his special niche in domestic violence cases makes a a "go-to" attorney for defendants facing DV charges. He's also a super nice guy who genuinely cares about his clients."

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Isaac Safier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney with a sterling reputation in the community. I have referred cases to him and the clients were happy with his services."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Cameron K. Bowman is one of America's Top Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyers. If you need to win, you need to call him, its that simple. I endorse him!"

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Mark Girdner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cameron Bowman is a tenacious advocate and a well-respected defense attorney. If you need an attorney, Mr. Bowman and his firm will fight for your rights."

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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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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Cameron. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Vijay Dinakar

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Perrott

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I dealt with this attorney when a Family Law client also had some related issues with the Criminal Court. I was impressed with his professionalism."

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Howard Roitman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Prevost

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer cases to Mr. Bowman regularly. He always obtains the best possible outcome. I also consult with him on serious cases when I need a fresh outlook on a case. I value his opinion. I highly endorse him."

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Tracy Duell-Cazes

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Holden Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Bucknell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elhaam Hashemi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and would not hesitate to recommend him as an attorney."

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Victor Chen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Cameron is a skilled and highly effective trial lawyer. If you want "your day in court" this is who you should be calling."

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Neil Shouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cameron is absolutely the go-to lawyer in the South Bay. His preparation, experience, skill and knowledge of the Santa Clara court system just can't be beat."

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John VanDervoort

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Cammeron is highly repected and gifted in dui/dmv and criminal defense. He is certified on the machines cops use and was a previous prosecutor which gives him a broader knowledge and hugh advantage over most attorneys. He is active in the community and politically and "knows all the right people" and experience, influence and knowlege are what a lawyer has to sell so to speak. If I were seeking legal advice in his area or needed an experienced trial attorney he would be my choice. I have been a lawyer specializing in DUI and Criminal defense over 38 years and once ran the Butte County private public defenders office so I know who is most qualified and who is not. Joe Vandervoort www.duiking.com Chico Ca."

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Javier Rios

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Cameron Bowman for many years. I knew him as a prosecutor and I have worked with him after he left the District Attorney's Office. He is a highly trained advocate. He is effective in the courtroom. He is trustworthy. He has a solid reputation among defense attorneys. Cameron Bowman is at the very least, an excellent trial attorney. Sincerely, Javier Rios"

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Cory Fuller

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Cameron's work first hand in the court room on numerous occasions. He is consistently able to negotiate favorable deals for a variety of cases that his clients should be grateful for."

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Mark Girdner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adrienne Dell

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Perrott

Family lawyer

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Holden Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nancy Bucknell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elhaam Hashemi

Criminal defense lawyer

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John VanDervoort

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Christopher Arriola

Government lawyer

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Javier Rios

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cory Fuller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Shanfield

Immigration lawyer

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Perla Sanchez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Felicia Lucero

Family lawyer

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Traci Mason

Criminal defense lawyer

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Riccardo Ippolito

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mary Prevost

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

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1989

Trial Attorney of the Year, Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founding Attorney, Law Office of Cameron Bowman

2018 - 2018

Partner, Cannastock

2009 - 2022

Partner, Law Offices of Valencia, Ippolito and Bowman

2006 - 2008

Partner, Law Office of Cameron K. Bowman

1989 - 2006

Prosecuting Attorney, Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. G.G.

Jury Trial - Found NOT GUILTY

People v. P. Gonzales

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Education

1989

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Santa Clara University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

7th Annual Sels Symposium Criminal Law Issues at Music Festivals

2016

2000

Handling Gang Cases

Discussed the use of Penal Code Section 186.22 as it relates to gang cases in Criminal Court

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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