Edward N. Ajlouny

Edward N. Ajlouny

4.5
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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4.5 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Luis | January 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer A+

Mr. Ajlouny is an exceptional attorney. I was in need of legal assistance for my son, but we had never encountered a legal situation before, so we were unsure of what to do. I began searching for legal help and came across Mr. Ajlouny through an online search near the San Jose area. I reviewed his pr...ofile and was impressed by his extensive experience. I contacted him and explained my situation, and he immediately provided me and my family with a vote of confidence. He outlined the steps to follow and instructed us on what to do. He also maintained regular communication throughout the entire process. Mr. Ajlouny successfully helped my son’s case to a dismissal with no record. I highly recommend him. He will undoubtedly be an excellent choice for any legal needs. Thank you, Mr. Ajlouny

Posted by Rashad | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He did it!!!

I hired Edward when my world came crashing down and the DA filed felony charges against me for workman's comp fraud. My dignity and integrity were destroyed and I felt like my life was over. Today, I can boast that all charges have been dropped and my case was closed by the DA. I attribute it all to... Edward Ajlouny who had my back and was consistent in his support of me. Edward understands how to bolster his clients and stands up for them when the going gets tough. I will never forget Mr. Ajlouny for propping me up and getting me out of a horrible bind: the DA is not always well informed as to what they are prosecuting and can really make grave mistakes that affect the person who is accused. Edward is cognizant of this and protects his clients. Because of this, I am a free man again and looking forward to moving on and leaving this ugly chapter behind me. I recommend Edward Ajlouny to anyone who needs a competent and aggressive lawyer to protect them.

Posted by Siva | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DV case - Dismissed

Ed is definitely an experienced criminal defense attorney in Bay area. Ed role-played the alleged DV incident to understand what really has happened. He was enthusiastic and detail-oriented. Communication was easy since he is directly available on phone and no need to explain to multiple admin staff.... He kept the case status informed that it was dismissed way before attending the 1st court hearing. Post case dismissal communication could be better since some of the same aspects come in family divorce & dvro case later.

Posted by Chandrakanth Donikala | April 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best attorney ever, no 1 in criminal defense. No

The Best Attorney Ever,Edward is definitely an exceptional criminal defense attorney in Bay area.miraculous man the way he dealt with my case was marvelous , he is very professional and he is always on client side,I was facing criminal charge(s) and he took my case seriously, and able to bring them d...own to just misdemeanor; low penalties and no jailtime at all.he helped a lot to get restraining order modified with my girlfriend and saved my life not to go jail. I highly recommend Edward if you're in need of a really good criminal defense attorney. He is very knowledgeable and well respected in his field and very professional and passionate about his work and honest wise man godsend. 5 stars is not enough to describe the remarkable work Of Edward , Words cannot even begin to describe the gratitude I have for him, Edward is a top notch criminal attorney. He is very attentive, compassionate and understanding. I highly recommend him if you're in a situation where you need representation.great attorney great human salute…

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

!!!!CASE DISMISSED!!!! All thanks to Mr. Edward Ajlounys attention to detail.

I found myself in a very difficult alleged felony DV AND robbery case. It was a total nightmare situation. Not only was I being accused of the two felony’s but there was also a video footage that was reviewed by police resulting in my arrest. This was submitted into evidence which made this case more... of a challenge. After being released on bail, I spent several days interviewing every lawyer listed within my area. This was very stressful especially since most of the lawyers I spoke to seemed to try and scare me even more once I shared the details. I found this to be a common trend and realized it was a tactic to get me to quickly pay up so that I would then feel protected. After realizing this was happening so much, my search for the right attorney became much harder. Honestly, Mr. Edward Ajlouny was just about my 100th call with a criminal defense attorney. After we spoke on the phone I knew he was worth meeting. I’m here to provide an honest review because I know just how serious and stressful this is. I will say that Mr. Ajlouny didn’t sugar coat anything. If you’re looking for an attorney to hold your hand sympathize with you and tell you everything will be ok, move on. I had a lot of emotion involved in this alleged case and there were a few times that he had to firmly remind me that unfortunately none of that mattered when it came to the law. It didn’t matter how much evidence I had that my accuser was a bad person, if it wasn’t legally useful, he would be quick to kindly yet respectfully remind me of this. Moving on, Mr. Ajlouny was quick to pull my discovery packet/police report and emailed me a copy. Upon reviewing the police report, he had already took the time to highlight what was important. The problem was that the officer reviewed video on the alleged victims Nest camera and wrote that he saw me striking the victim multiple times. I expressed to Mr.Ajlouny that I do NOT believe that I was the aggressor and that both the alleged victim and I acted out in similar fashion. Regardless of what the police officers statement was. After reenacting the incident over and over together, Mr.Ajlouny went over both the pros and cons that can result in our decision to request the video evidence that was on file. I explained that it all happened so fast (less than a min) and emotions were at an all time high. Because of the high stress I was under, I couldn’t explain any further details as the last few seconds were a total blur. We both agreed to request the video. We had already appeared three times in court and I was ready to put this behind me. Due to COVID-19 it took several attempts to get ahold of this piece of evidence but it was obvious that Mr.Ajlouny went above and beyond to get the video and copied me on several emails he sent out, keeping me in the loop. Finally, he received the video which I believe would have taken longer had he not reached out to the right contacts. I took notice to how many people knew him by name during our appearances and they seemed to take a liking to him. It was at this point that Mr.Ajlouny proved his 25+ years of experience without a doubt! Mr. Ajlouny sent me the video and before he could say anything, I thought it was bad outcome for me. The video clearly shows me striking the “victim” in the wrist just as the police officer stated in the report. BUT Mr. Edward Ajlouny AKA my hero, played the video back multiple times in slow motion and BOOM! There it was! It happens SO FAST but he was able to pause the video on the exact moment the accuser grabbed my arm restraining me from leaving the scene. Again, I was under so much stress and it happened to fast that I couldn’t even recall this happening. It was now obvious why I reacted the way I did in the video. Yesterday we appeared in-front of the judge and based on Mr. Ajlouny’s findings, my case was ENTIRELY dismissed!! Thanks to his experience and confidence I was one of those rare outcomes. Thank you Mr. Ajlouny, I am forever grateful!!!!!

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Edward N. Ajlouny's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Marcellino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

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"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

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"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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