Edward N. Ajlouny

Edward N. Ajlouny

4.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 30 years

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

Attorney at Law, 2 N. Market St., Ste. 444, San Jose, CA

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 90%

I specialize in these types of case and all manner of Criminal Defense cases in general; my results are outstanding...

31 years

90%
Family 10%

Restraining Orders only. I help clients obtain and defend against DVRO's.

31 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Edward N. Ajlouny

Attorney at Law, 2 N. Market St., Ste. 444, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Edward N. Ajlouny's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Tami | September 04, 2013 | Expungement

Stellar Attorney!

Ed is committed to producing results by understanding the issues and people involved and bundling the knowledge into a winning strategy. Ed demonstrates a deep understanding not only of a situation but also the extraneous circumstances and those who influence the outcomes. It's this type of in-depth ...experience and interpersonal skills that earned him my confidence and why I retained him several times. He has represented my family on matters from expunging of records to reduced felony charges with wonderful success. I thank this man from the depths of my heart for his diligence. Thank you Ed!

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney, a true life saver!

My wife and I really appreciate the work that Mr. Edward N. Ajlouny has done to save my and my family’s future life. Argument with wife and a little out of control, as a result I ended up with facing serious charge. Nothing like this had ever happened to me, as I didn’t even have a traffic ticket be...fore in my history. This is the most terrifying experience in my entire life, especially when I learned that even a misdemeanor will leave a record which will impact future employment. Both my wife and I regret the argument we had, and worried about the impact this may bring to our family. I did some research on the internet and compared several attorneys. From Mr. Ajlouny’s webpage, I learned that he worked in DA office before, and knows the law and legal system extremely well, e.g. charging policies and standards of DA office. He is the hard hitting defense attorney to defend your rights! After the initial case evaluation, I decided to work with him immediately. During the processing, because of my over-thinking and anxiety, I probably annoyed him by keep calling him although I didn’t want to bother him while he is doing his work, but he always responded to phone calls himself promptly and answered all my questions and concerns, no secretary! He knows how to best approach your case and give you the best possible outcome before the charge is filed! That is the best possible outcome you could ever hope for in such a situation. That is exactly the outcome of my case after the excellent work has been done by Mr. Ajlouny. Thank you Mr. Ajlouny for giving us a second chance in life, and now our family has got back to our normal life again! When you touch the law, consequence could be really serious. I would highly recommend Mr. Edward N. Ajlouny to anyone in need of an attorney! He is the one on your side guiding you through the complicated legal system, and gives you the best possible result!

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2013 | Domestic Violence

So far so good - My DV case is still going on so I will review again as my case progresses

I was accused with domestic violence charges by my wife. I wanted to fight the charges . I did not have any experience with dealing with courts and attorneys. So I did little bit research on internet and called couple of attorneys for initial consultation. After meeting with Edward I felt very com...fortable and I hired him immediately in my first meeting. He is very good and explains things very well.. Good thing about him is that you can call him directly . You do not have to call secretary first . He always try to answer call or return the call if you leave voice mail. Since my case is still in the initial phase and I cannot tell how will it go and how will be handled by Edward. we had only one court date so far (Arraignment ). yes I know & I have also read on the forums that attorneys are usually nice in the beginning , So I decided that I will keep on writing reviews as my case progresses . But I just want to tell - so far I am happy with him. Again I will write a fresh review later and share my experience and relate to this review as my case progresses.

Posted by David | November 16, 2012 | Criminal Defense

You want results? This is your guy!

He took on a hard case and gave me a good idea what to expect based on the seriousness of the crime. It was not an easy case at all. He got the first two strikes taken off the table and my son was not tried as a third striker but as a single strike. Instead of a minimum of 10 years or possibly 25 to ...life, he got only a one year sentence. Six months in county! There is not one attorney anywhere who could have done a better job! He worked hard and SMART to get this kind of deal for my son. One might not know how to take his quiet demeanor , but make no mistake, this man walks quietly with a big stick!!! He gets results. He gets great results without making a lot of noise. I would hire him for ANY legal problems in a New York minute! He knows what he is doing and when it needs to be done. Does not rush to get the case over. Very methodical and calculating. On top of all this, he is very reasonable in his rates. Goes the distance in order to get the best results. He definitely knows the system and the law! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Posted by Teresa | May 27, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic criminal attorney, pays individual attention to cases, high ethics, cares‎ and delivers great results

Mr. Ajlouny is a pitbull -- tenacious, ferocious. I'm glad he works for the defense and not the prosecution. I hired Mr. Ajlouny to represent my boyfriend who was arrested for a probation violation. He faced two to five years in prison and the probation office was intent on getting that sentence. My... boyfriend was an addict, not a criminal. We knew that going to San Quentin was tantamount to a death sentence. So we hired Ed Ajlouny. Mr. Ajlouny charged a $3500 flat fee to represent him at all the hearings. It was a fair fee. Mr. Ajlouny researched alternatives to recommend to the judge that would be more in line with my boyfriend's violation. Ed called me up on a Saturday after having spent the day thinking, researching precedents, and preparing arguments to provide to the DA and the judge. Ed was available every day -- at any time as long as he wasn't in court. I hired him on a Sunday at 5 pm! Mr Ajlouny consulted me, and consoled my boyfriend. He was fantastic in court. As a former prosecutor, he knew his way through the District Attorney's processes. Yet, he did not set false expectations for us. He showed very high ethics, communicated status constantly, didn't seem to live by the mental cash-counting calculator that most attorneys do. Although there are plenty of attorneys who would have charged three to four times as much, there is none that would have represented us better. The final sentence? 32 days in local jail, based on time served. Thank you for giving us our life back, Ed. We won't forget you and please -- if you are looking for a criminal lawyer -- call Ed.

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Edward N. Ajlouny's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Marcellino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed Ajlouny is a very experienced, extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled attorney. I've personally seen Ed in court for many years and he has always been a very effective advocate for his clients."

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Elainie Honjas

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney."

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Erik Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected and an excellent advocate in court."

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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 Edward. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Saeed Ghaffari

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ed for the past 15 years. He is an excellent lawyer. He is smart, aggressive, and result oriented. He earns his fees and provides great representation. I have seen him in action. He is a very good criminal defense lawyer & I say that without any hesitation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Madison Nguyen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was lucky enough to be in the courtroom and meet Ed when I began my criminal defense work. He has been a criminal defense lawyer for several years and is greatly knowledgeable. Ed zealously defends for his clients. Additionally, he is a great mentor and a very caring and helpful individual. Thank you for all your guidance!"

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Diego Macwilliam

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Ajlouny. I have known Mr. Ajlouny for more than 10 years and see him in court on a regular basis. I have always been impressed by his litigation skills, he is always prepared and extremely thorough. Mr. Ajlouny is known to go the extra mile for his clients and obtains great results. His outstanding work in the legal community has earned him the respect of defense lawyers and prosecutors."

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Mitri Hanania

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ajlouny has always done a great job over the years defending criminal defendants in Santa Clara County. I endorse this lawyer."

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Morgan Strasser

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ed and I met in Law School and have remained friends ever since. He has advised me with respect to both criminal and civil cases. He has always exhibited great knowledge, particularly in the field of criminal law, and has consistently provided excellent advice."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Departmental Citation--Outstanding Undergrad. Accomplishment, U.C. Davis, Political Science Dept.

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Research, 3 Strikes Team, District Attorney's Office Santa Clara County

Associations

1998 - 2012

Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. M. Duran; Docket C1108362

No offers so we went to Jury Trial. Not Guilty.

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Education

1994

Santa Clara University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

Univ of California Davis

Bachelor of Science, With Honors

Languages

English

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