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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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Michael | January 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense
The most outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney in the Area
Mr. Kellenberger is the best criminal attorney in the area because he possesses all the attributes necessary to resolve a case with the least material and collateral damage possible to his client. He has unparalleled experience, legal savvy, thorough knowledge of the law, ardent preparedness and the ...
Posted by Jim | February 10, 2012 | Criminal Defense
Experienced, passionate defense attorney
Jim is one of the best criminal lawyers I know. He is energetic, passionate and intelligent in his defense of his clients. Whenever my own clients ask about criminal defense representation, I always refer them to Jim without hesitation.
Posted by Pat Van Munn | September 05, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
James Kellenberger Review
I was involved in a parallel frivolous civil lawsuit with my neighbor brought by another neighbor. I had a chance to compare Jim's performance vs my insurnace co atty. I liked Jim's experience with the D.A.'s office which has given him trial lawyer experience. His performance in court where I was ...
Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent defense on Traffic citation
I recently got into a Speed Contest+ traffic trouble with the law. I was looking at around $2,000 in fines and possible community service. I called Jim and he handled the entire thing for me. He settled with the DA and reduced the charge to a single speeding ticket. Saved me money, a criminal charge ...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2009 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Representation
In 1994 I was arrested in a highly publicized marijuana drug bust at my High School along with 24 other defendants, 4 of whom were 18 years or older like myself. Even though the odds of the 4 of us beating the felony charges Mr. Kellenberger took my case and spent the better part of one year fightin...
"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."
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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
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Summer Law Program, Middlesex, England