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I graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, was promoted to the rank of Captain, attended Loyola and Notre Dame Law Schools, graduated in the top 5% of my class, was a Deputy District Attorney for Santa Clara County, and have practiced for over 38 years. My mission is to make a difference each and every day--where the law meets the people.
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Acquired: 1972
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1871 The Alameda, Suite 150, San Jose, CA, 95126
12 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews
Posted by Zachary | December 16, 2009 | DUI & DWI
Excellent representation, Honest, Reliable, and Got the job done!
Jim did an excellent job of defending me in a DUI case I had earlier this year in which I was charged with no real evidence and a negative toxicology screening. Being on probation I had feared the worst, and 5thought for sure my goose was cooked, but Jim did an excellent job providing me with the fac...
Posted by Reuben | November 20, 2009
Thank you JIM
I felt that I found a lawyer I could trust to be honest, and to take my best interest in hand with the standards of the Law. Having someone you trust is very important, because your life is what is in stake. I felt confident that James had my best interest in hand, And I thank him for that.... God bl...
Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2009 | Estate Planning
Reliable, knowledgable, fearless and reasonable
Mr. Kellenberger has been my personal attorney for 15 years. During this time he has handled my estate planning, all legal issues regarding my small business, and all legal issues regarding my real estate business. He also provided me better legal advice than two specialized attorneys I hired to repr...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2009
auto accident
Mr. Kellenberger gave me excellent advice on how to proceed and he was always prompt when returning my calls/emails. He was also very conscientious of limiting my legal fees and was able to do the most work at a moderate cost. He was extremely pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable.
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Above and Beyond
I needed representation to dispute an error in the recordings of the clerks office. Mr. Kellenberger was able to resolve their mistakes and save me from jail time. He always took the time to explain everything thoroughly and answer my questions to calm my concerns. He is a true professional and I ...
"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."
"I am honored to endorse this very experienced lawyer. Jim is well-respected in all local courts and is a tireless advocate to his clients. He knows the law and knows how to win!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work: trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking and fundamentally dedicated to every Client, familiar Californians recognize that Mr. Kellenberger is an excellent defense attorney who is a beneficial asset to Santa Clara and the entire DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need of a premier criminal defense lawyer will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of reasons (but without enough character space to properly do this fine attorney justice), I am honored to endorse this superb lawyer."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2010
Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
1971
Excellence in Legal Research, Bancroft Whitney
1980 - Present
President and Owner, Law Offices of J.W. Kellenberger
1976 - 1979
Associate Attorney, Dawson, Maino, Chapman, Bishop & Kellenberger
1973 - 1976
Deputy District Attorney, Santa Clara County District Attorney
1967 - 1971
Captain, United States Air Force
2009 - Present
Santa Clara County Defense Attorney NetworkAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Board of Directors, Senior CoastsidersMember
2002 - Present
National Legal Aid and Defender AssociationAttorney Member
2001 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationFee Dispute Arbitrator
2000 - Present
California Defense Attorney NetworkAttorney Member
1999 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationAttorney Member
1994 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAttorney Member
1973 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
Half Moon Bay Planning CommissionChairman
1999 - 1999
The Foundry Continuation High SchoolVolunteer Attorney
1978 - 1981
Superior Court, Santa Clara CountyJudge Pro Tempore
Judgment for over $110,000.00
Charge reduced to manslaughter; juvenile sentenced to continuation high school for 18 months
Collected over $33,000.00
Recovery of $805,000.00
Charges dismissed
Sold home and car; netted family in excess of $225,000.00
1972
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Summer Law Program, Middlesex, England