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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5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Richard | May 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent Attorney, Knows the Law, Gets it Done!!

Attorney Green handled Sealing a Arrest Record for us. We hired him because he was highly recommended as an excellent Attorney who knows the law well. His fee was reasonable and his service was excellent. He knows his way around the Justice System and is incredibly resourceful. I didn't even have to ...appear in court. He advised me at what actions to take so I would not waste a lot of time and money, and he delivered exactly as he said he would. If you want an attorney who will get things done for you and not beat around the bush and get right to the point, I highly recommend Attorney HW Green. He is one of the BEST Attorneys you will find. And, my wife and I thank him wholeheartedly for what he did for us!

Posted by malcolm | February 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

GOOD JOB ME GREEN

VERY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH HOLDEN GREEN. I earned myself a felony when I was 19 years old, (55 years ago) ( 459 auto burglary). It caused me issues with employment and later when I started my business, on who I could get work from, and needless to say it was embarrassing. i did q...uite a bit of research on what needed to be done, and then I contacted a half a dozen attorneys in Santa Clara county. Right off the get-go several of the attorneys had no idea how to deal with this, so I randomly selected Holden, based on other positive reviews, to meet with first. That was in October 2020. We met in an outside cafe in down town San Jose ‘because of Covid’. He was VERY straight up about everything, he explained everything in detail, and all the steps, including the restoration of my 2nd amendment . rights, which is a separate step. He also made it very clear that the courts were a mess because of Covid, and I should be prepared for this going into Spring before I would get a court date. This is the only thing that Holden did not get correct; Holden called me on January 20th and told me that my felony was reduced to a misdemeanor and the misdemeanor has been expunged. So spring came on January 20th 2021 I found Holden to be very professional, and very thorough. He returned my emails instantly as well as my phone calls. This has been a very rewording experience. I am now 74 years old and this has been hanging over me for most of my life. I just regret that I did not do this many years ago. thank you Mr. Green

Posted by Hector | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

It took me 14 years to write this review

Back in 2005, We didnt have yelp or we couldn't leave any reviews. But I remembered Holden being great attorney. I was running my brokerage firm which now I run for 26 year and Holden made several legal issues go away. I had fraudulent legal threats/attorneys letters made on me and several other bu...siness legal issues and Holden was very constructive helpful, cool and calm. Thanks Holden. Good service goes a very long way and time... Cheers..

Posted by Michael | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

felony expungment

well it was 2 months ago I contacted mr green regarding a felony I had I wanted to restore my dignity. I committed a crime when I was 18 and paid the price for the last 15 years. I had a felony for GTA and it was a pain in the butt to get jobs and do other things without this over my head. I finally ...am a felony free man. he told me the time frame would take about 2-3 months and I was ok with that. mr green stood in communication every time I contacted him. never ignored my text or calls. he was able to get my felony reduced to a misdemeanor and then expunged from my record. it was very relieving to know I didn't even have to go to court. I live in Tracy. and the case was in Santa Clara county and I did this all by phone. worth the price. thanks mr green

Posted by Greg | January 30, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Good Man in a Crisis

Holden Green was very helpful in dealing with a sudden and surprising situation that my brother experienced. He was very prompt and professional in returning my call quickly, explaining the process of bail, giving me references for bail bond agents, and helping me through the initial situation. I fo...und him to be very professional and responsive, and is a good person to have in a crisis.

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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 | 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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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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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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