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Alyssa L Thompson
About Alyssa
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
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12 years
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Law Office of Alyssa Thompson
2021 The Alameda, Suite 280, San Jose, CA, 95126
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Alyssa L Thompson's Reviews
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Posted by Janet | March 01, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Amazing Lawyer
On behalf of my family and brother, Alyssa has done an amazing work on helping my brother. She defended him against everything she fought through everything. Since day one she was super fast at gathering all the documents for his case and man his case was not easy on my point of view, but we can’t th...
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Failure!
She didn't stay in touch. She talked to me as if she thought I was lying most of the time. I quickly decided I had chosen the wrong person and found a much better lawyer.
Alyssa Thompson
Replied last October 23, 2020Since you commented anonymously, I am unable to verify whether or not you were actually my client. It's very uncommon for my clients to move on to hire other attorneys, and I can't think of one that happened recently.
Alyssa L Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Thompson is an excellent criminal defense attorney. She is compassionate and truly listens to her clients and their concerns. In the court room she is a strong, persistent, and effective advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alyssa is an experienced, well respected, effective attorney. She knows all aspects of criminal defense and is a great communicator. If you have a criminal case, I highly recommend Alyssa."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an advocate for the client."
"Ms. Thompson is generous with both her time and experience. Her answers to questions on this forum demonstrates a deep understanding of the law. She provides practical and legal solutions to complex problems. I happily endorse her."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2013
Pro Bono Recognition Award, Santa Clara University, School of Law
2011
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Jury Law and Strategies, Santa Clara Univeristy School of Law, Professor Sunwolf
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of Alyssa Thompson
2013 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Office of Alyssa L. Thompson
2021 - 2023
Deputy Public Defender, Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office
2014 - 2021
Public Defender, Santa Cruz County
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissal of Aggravated Kidnapping Charge
Convinced judge there was a lack of probable cause
Dismissal of child molest case
convinced the prosecutor they would be unable to prove the charges
Acquittal of rape charges
Resulting in clean record and freedom for my client
Acquittal in "shaken baby" case
Unanimous verdict in favor of my client's innocence.
Education
N/A
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Santa Clara University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I was off probation and then , police came to my house and said they were doing a probation search, i hadnt had any police
10 Apr 2014
Q&A
What is "PHS" (PROB HEAR AND SENT) under Reason On Calendar (ROC) Code Description means?
09 Apr 2014
Q&A
Do all individuals receive half time when they are sent to prison for 1st time. I had residential burglary 1st degree I receive
04 Apr 2014