Holden W. Green

Holden W. Green

also known as Holden W. Green Esq.

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 25 years

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

99 S Almaden, San Jose, CA

About Holden

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Small business litigation. contract review : HWGREEN.COM Partnership Agreements State Licensing Appeals/Suspensions City and State Government licenses/appeals before Council and Planning Departments (bay area)

25 years | 300 cases

40%
Criminal Defense 30%

criminal defense practice. :HWGREEN.NET All areas including White Collar Crimes/Property Crimes and crimes of Moral Turpitude (Bay Area)

25 years | 400 cases

30%
Expungement 20%

WEBSITE:HWGREEN.NET SEALING OF RECORDS AND FACTUAL INNOCENCE AND PARDON BY GOVENOR PETITIONS 3 -5 DAY COURT TURNAROUND-ALL COUNTIES

25 years | 300 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

WEBSITE:HWGREEN.NET includes: Civil Restraining Orders (Bay area) Family Court Restraining Orders Criminal filings included by District Attorney (bay area)

25 years | 200 cases

10%

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 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

HWG LAWFIRM PC

99 S Almaden, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Holden W. Green's Reviews

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57 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Holden W. Green got my public indecent exposure charge dismissed!

I was wrongly charged with public indecent exposure at a college campus. Being a young male with future job prospects, I could not afford a plea bargain or risk going to trial and losing at trial. Holden Green got my public indecent exposure case dismissed due to lack of evidence using 2 key witnesse...s in the classroom at that time. This was a serious charge because it will get me on the sex offender's list for life. He responds fast to emails. I recommend him for any criminal defense case. He worked out a deal with me for $2050. I was low income, so I was eligible to receive a free public defender, but public defenders are overworked and do not pay close attention to detail for each client's case. I could not risk a public defender. The money my parents used to hire Holden W. Green was well worth it. After the court case, Holden offered me to have my record cleared so my job prospects would not be affected.

Posted by Srisai | March 04, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Theft Case Resolution with in 9 months

I am from India and one year back my wife been to JCP for shopping and she has involved unknowingly in a theft case , cops didn't arrested her but after 4 months we got a arrest warrant. My wife got scared and also she would like to go back to India. After living in US almost 10 years first time we g...ot into this kind of problem. I searched in Google I got Mr. Holden Green. He is very relaible he charged us only 1600$ and never asked me any extra money. With in 9 months the case has been resolved by paying 650$ fine.My wife never attended any court date. After hiring Mr Green so many Indian community attorneys called us to take over this case but honestly they scared us and also they wanted to charge more money, I convinced my wife and we stick with Mr Holden Green. Finally my trust saved us. He is a very nice person and he is very good in immediate response through email. I would like to recommend Mr Holden Green to every one who is really looking for best attorney in Bay Area. Good luck and God Bless you Mr Holden Green. More than money he will concentrate on case and help to his clients with honest and dedicated work.

Posted by Gabriel | February 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best Service + Best Results

I recently was detained and was being housed in Santa Clara Counties Main Jail for a probation violation(My first). If you know the system, you understand how confusing, drawn out, and stressful your days can go. Luckily, I had a Fiance that was more then supportive and we both agreed that we weren't... going to take our chances with a public defender so she quickly hopped online and starting browsing for lawyers in the bay area. She spoke with a few and was disappointed to see how impatient some of them were and on top of that asking for so much in return for such rude service. Then she stumbled upon Mr. Green who instantly stood out to her from his reviews and also his professionalism, and after calling him was almost instantly called back with a free consultation that same day to discuss my case. After hearing my case, discussing our living and financial situation, he didn't just set a demanded price but he asked my Fiance what we could afford to pay which wasn't what we were expecting at all. We gave him an idea of what we were looking to spend and we agreed on a very reasonable cost. That same day he went to work collecting as much information about my living situation and personal life that would help show the judge that I've gotten my life turned around and set on a straight path. He didn't stop checking in with my Fiance and also visiting me in county till my first court date and he showed up more then prepared. I was informed at my court date that i was possibly looking at 7 months and it was absolutely nerve wracking but Mr. Green didn't let me loose hope. He had a set game plan and stuck to it. He requested a sit down court hearing with just the judge, the D.A., and himself, less then a week after my first court date. It was hard to stay strong and keep my composure but Mr. Green continued to show great service and reassure me that the end results would be worth the patience. At my next hearing Mr. Green showed me everything I needed to see, to ensure that I will never need to look for another Lawyer again. I went from looking at 7 months to getting 45 days w/ half time..which at the point of this court date, was only 2 days away. This was the best outcome I could have imagined and unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to get a second chance like I did. After my release not only did Mr. Green keep in contact with me to make sure that I was getting back on track with life and also getting reinstated with Probation. I give him 5 stars and would definitely recommend Mr. Green to anyone who is looking for a very educated, professional, caring, and result seeking lawyer.

Posted by Debra | December 16, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Responsive and Empathetic

I contacted Mr. Green to see if he could help my friend who was in jail. Although I never actually hired him, he was very responsive and gave me good general advice and told me about the process necessary to help my friend. He has a kind, empathetic manner. I will definitely call him again if I ne...ed an attorney.

Posted by Mark | April 16, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer for DUI Expungment

I want to give my honest review of the services I received by Holden Green. I hired Mr. Green to help me expunge two misdemeanor DUI’s. I violated the probation of both DUI’s with other misdemeanors. The San Jose adult probation would not expunge these. I tried to file on my own and they rejected the...m. Mr. Green was able to negotiate the dismissal of both DUI’s. It took about 6 months total time and I had to do 100 hours of community service work, which was pleasant (thank you, Vida Nueva). I felt that was very fair considering my two violations. Mr. Green was very prompt in returning my calls and keeping me updated with the cases. His prices were fair and affordable. I compared his prices to others and his are good. One last thing, on the day I was to meet Mr. Green for the first time, on the way to his San Jose office, my car started to break down and barley made it to his office. Mr. Green used his own AAA card miles to have my car towed to my house in San Jose about 20 miles away. I really appreciated that.

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Isaac Safier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

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"Holden is easy to work with and knowledgeable. I endorse this attorney!"

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Shannon Englert

Expungement lawyer | Apr 06

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"I contacted Mr. Green for a DEJ case that potentially could help my client with his immigration deportation defense. He is extremely knowleagable and passionate about what he does. If you need a criminal defense attorney or post convistion relief, Mr. Green is your man. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tuan Le

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Green is very knowledgeable and thorough and looks out for the client's best interest."

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Edward Ajlouny

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

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Carmine Giardino

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

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"I endorse Mr. Green. He cares about his clients and he tenaciously pursues justice on their behalf."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

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"I endorse Holden. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer that aggressively fights for the rights of his clients."

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Seth Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

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"I fully endorse this attorney. Mr. Green is an attorney who tirelessly advocates on behalf of his clients, no matter how severe their legal issues. Mr. Green is also very courteous toward his colleagues, which goes a long way in his areas of practice."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

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"Holden is active in the community and a strong advocate for his clients."

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DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Watters

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Richard Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

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"Holden is a great resource for clearing criminal conviction and arrest records."

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Thomas Cvietkovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable."

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Christian Wellisch

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

TOP LAWYER OF CALIFORNIA, THE LEGAL NETWORK

1993

Sheldon Berrol Memorial Award, Valley Medical Center

1992

AM JUR AWARD, National University Law School

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Law Office Of Holden Green

2010 - 2011

Volunteer Lawyer, THE PRO BONO PROJECT

Associations

2011 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Small Business Section

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Better Business Bureau

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff vs Annette A.

Stipulation Entered. Favorable for Defendent

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Education

2000

Univerty of Phoenix

MA - Masters

1998

Cambridge University

Certificate Program

1993

National University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

STANFORD LAW SCHOOL STANFORD LAW SCHOOL MOOT COURT

2013

RADIO TALK SHOW RECORD CLEARANCE

2013

KPIX Channel 5 News 6 pm hour Real Estate in Downtown San Jose

2013

Appellate Programs and Advocacy Competition American Bar Association

2012

High School Mock Court Competition Constitutional Rights Foundation

2012

American Bar Association ABA Appellate Law School Competition

2010

ITEX SAN JOSE SECTION REAL ESTATE

2005

Evergreen Valley High School

Alumni and Career Night

1993

san jose valley medical center award paper

Publications

2014

Lawyers Club Newsletter VIDEO OF HWG LAW FIRM PC

2011

American Bar Association Journal LAWYERS GIVING BACK

2002

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS STATE BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Languages

English

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