Brendan M. Barrett

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Brendan M. Barrett

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Expungement

1939 The Alameda, San Jose, CA

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About Brendan

Biography

Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation

Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation

Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation

Navigating the channels of the justice system can be an intimidating and daunting venture; I take pride in making that experience as pleasant as possible for my clients. Call me for a free consultation

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

15 years

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

15 years

40%
Expungement 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Brendan Barrett

1939 The Alameda, San Jose, CA, 95126

barrettlaw.org/

Online Presence

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Brendan M. Barrett's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

awesome lawyer, quick knowledgeable responses

Brendan was awesome. I've worked with multiple lawyers across different areas—family law, personal injury, and contract law—and his professionalism, knowledge, and quick responses truly stood out. He made a strong impression and exceeded my expectations and got a favorable outcome. Highly recommend ...A+++++++

Posted by Shermanator | June 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Talented lawyer

Brendan is a talented defense attorney and knows how to navigate the court system and fight for his clients. He met with us timely and answered all of our questions. He gave us recommendations how to navigate the court process at our first meeting even if we didn't hire him right then and there. We ...ultimately hired him and had a successful resolution to my father's case- it was dismissed due to his dedication to the case. We would 100% hire him again and recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't be happier

Brendan was recommended to me by a very high profile attorney in the SJ area who already had a huge case load but said he highly suggested Brendan. After meeting with 3 separate attorneys, Brendan won my business. During our initial consultation, Brendan was very attentive and spent close to 40 mi...nutes with me talking through my case (a minor misdemeanor). He set clear expectations that my charge was probably not going to be reduced, but that it was a possibility. His price/rate was very competitive and he seemed willing to negotiate price and provide a bit of wiggle room on a case by case basis which I found to be a very refreshing tactic in order to win his clients' business. During the course of my case/hearings, Brendan was very communicative via email (my preferred method of communication) and detailed what steps were being taken, updates on the case, and future court dates. At the conclusion of my case, my initial misdemeanor was reduced to an infraction and a $75 fine, which was a much better outcome than I expected. Even if Brendan had not been able to get the charge dropped, I would still highly recommend him, as I felt that he went above and beyond to pay attention to my relatively small charge, even though I know he had much larger cases in his case load.

Posted by Sara | April 4, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Attorney

Brendan is very professional and a great attorney. He make sure he is always available for his client. He listen very patiently, give his honest opinions and is not greedy. I am very thankful to him for his precious time and recommend him strongly! I will definitely recommend him

Posted by Raghu | March 13, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Just hire him

I had a brief communication with Brendan and totally impressed with his responses. Since I already had experiences with couple of other attorneys, I felt that Brendan is a very honest person and he has helping nature in addition to his expertise. I will definitely work with him if I have any issues i...n the future.

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Brendan M. Barrett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ahmad Abu Askar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brendan was incredibly helpful as I was just getting started. He showed me the ropes early on and guided me through setting up my solo practice. His practical advice and support have been invaluable at this stage."

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Negad Zaky

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brendan is a dedicated advocate who communicates effectively and compassionately with his clients. He is highly regarded in the criminal defense community as a knowledgeable practitioner and resource for younger attorneys."

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Edward Ajlouny

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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Brian Burns

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Barrett is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney that knows Northern California Courts. We worked together for almost two years. Brendan is aggressive with district attorneys and judges but is warm and welcoming with clients. I would recommend Mr. Barrett to anyone who is charged with a criminal offense."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brendan . He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Darryl Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brendan is an amazing attorney with attention to detail and consistently achieving outstanding results! I heartily endorse Brendan and will continue to refer clients to this outstanding attorney!"

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Michael Silveira

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Brendan is an extremely talented and sharp Criminal Defense Attorney. We have worked together on matters in the past, and I am extremely impressed by his intellectually ability and his passion to obtain the best results possible for his clients. Consider yourself lucky if he is able to take your case!"

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Peter Gimbel

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Jamie Harris

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Brendan Barrett

Associations

2009 - Present

Criminal Law

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Dagayray, et.al

Full acquittal.

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Education

2009

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

PILF

Public Interest Law

Languages

English

Spanish

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