Maureen Furlong Baldwin

Maureen Furlong Baldwin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement, DUI & DWI

1010 West Taylor St., San Jose, CA

About Maureen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

I have practiced Criminal Defense work all of my 35 years with cases ranging from the simplest of misdemeanors through serious felonies. I have handled numerous assault, theft, embezzlement, domestic violence defense, sex offender registration problems, sexual offenses, pornography, weapons violations, family violence, elder abuse, burglaries, robberies, fraud matters, and serious violent crimes such as rape and murder over my career.

45 years | 2,000 cases

60%
Domestic Violence 25%

45 years | 300 cases

25%
Expungement 10%

Expungements are referred to as record clearances in CA. At the end of successful completion of probation, you have the right to a record clearance in most cases, the exceptions being in certain sexual offenses, and in all offenses where prison was imposed. Some people get in trouble for additional matters while they are still on probation. This results in a violation of probation--which can make a record clearance harder to obtain. We also work at reducing eligible felonies to misdemeanors

45 years | 200 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

DUIs are part of criminal defense cases. Over the years, due to advances in testing and more complicated DMV rules, these cases have become more specialized. Most people who can afford to obtain a lawyer do so rather than going into court on their own. Most people today are aware of the penalties of DUIs, the effect on your ability to drive a car to work being the most important issue to many people as well as staying out of jail!

45 years | 400 cases

5%

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 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Maureen Furlong Baldwin

1010 West Taylor St., San Jose, CA, 95126

Law Offices of Maureen Furlong Baldwin

255 North Market, Suite 265, San Jose, CA, 95113

Law Offices of Maureen Furlong Baldwin

266 Reservation Road, Suite F #310, Marina, CA, 93933

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Maureen Furlong Baldwin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sam | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing attorney!

My wife was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada for a legal matter that was filed against her in California. She was being held in Las Vegas awaiting California to extradite her. I hired Maureen Baldwin to help us with the case and from day one she gathered all the details and got in touch with the DA in C...alifornia. She also worked with our attorney in Las Vegas and my wife was released in 3days from Las Vegas jail to go to California to answer the charges, normally she would've been held 30days till California would come to get her. Maureen was prefessional, attentive, and provided step by step guidance. We were lucky to have her handle the case. Later on, she worked out a deal with the DA and they dismissed all the charges. I highly recommend Maureen Baldwin, she is an excellent Attorney.

Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Excellent Service

I feel so lucky that I found Mrs. Maureen Baldwin at the critical time. I retained her as my criminal attorney for a misdemeanor charge, and she met all aspects of my expectations. At first, as an attorney, she is so powerful. I fired my previous lazy attorney, after he spent more than two months... going back and forth but without making any progress, and retained Maureen at the critical time. She is resourceful on how to work with the DA, and she knows when to take actions and when to step back. Only after two weeks that she took over my case, she was able to got my case dismissed!! She is definitely strong in her profession, and she came up with a clever and clean point to deal with the charge, so that the DA had to dismiss my case. Secondly, she is always responsive. She answers my every call and replies my every email on time in terms of minutes. I cannot believe how a successful and busy lawyer like her can manage to be so attentive as she does. She even replied my after-hour emails when I needed updates from her. At last, but not least important, she is compassionate. She understand my needs and how important things mean to me. She talked directly to the DA that the charge on me was stupid, and asked how would the DA feel to have my case go to trial. I don't know what else I can expect from an attorney, let alone her rate is very competitive. She is well worth the money but also my sincere respect.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2015 | Domestic Violence

Saved us from a DV case

Maureen has helped my husband from a DV case. She has been very supportive and she took time to answer all our concerns. Since there were immigration complications, she came along with us to an immigration lawyer and discussed all complications for each possible outcome. Maureen tried hard from beg...inning to stop the case getting filed. she kept on working on it until the case was dismissed. She is not like the other attorneys who look at you as money making machine. She is a good human of values.

Posted by Annie | November 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A good genuine lawyer

Dear some one in need, About 2 months ago I ended up in a situation of petty theft case. It was the moment of my life where I felt so lost and shameful. I got caught with the police and was cited to go to court and was so petrified. I didn't know what to do and I desperately needed a lawyer. I ...researched and called few lawyers, but didn't feel comfortable with any. Couple of lawyers hear the worriness in you and tried to take advantage and say things to make you more intimidated. Some knew your case was standard and tried to charged you the maximum knowing it didn't need that much work. Some promised you a lot and seem so superficial. Finally, I came across Maureen Baldwin. That afternoon in my car was when I tried to call Maureen. The 1st moment I briefly told M my situation, she spent her time talking to me and explaining the whole situation to me as though she took care of it without asking anything in return. She didn't even bothered quoting the fees. She gives you what is her knowledge about your situation and if you feel you need further care from M, she was willing to help you. But she doesn't even temped, forced, or rushed you into picking her. You just feel naturally in your conscience that she is the one! She takes care of you each step that you need and request fee up to whatever point she assisted you. She doesn't make you pay for any extras that she didn't work for you. Unlike the other lawyers, just blab out one huge fee and promised you that they'll do this and get this and that accomplished without starting anything for you yet. Throughout my process with Maureen, I get personal contact from M every day and even within the hours of response. M contacted me back and forth by emails and text constantly. I don't ever have to talk to any receptionist or assistance at all. It's you and M one on one all the time. All the reviews about Maureen are so TRUE. There are plenty of criminal lawyers out there... but you are lucky if you have chosen one that you trust and one that is not there just for the Money. For the rest of this life, I don't hope i ever have to need a criminal lawyer again. But I would want someone whos is like me... did a horrible dumb mistake and need a good lawyer, look for Maureen Baldwin, you will feel so much BETTER! My case got dismissed and went as planned. Annie

Posted by Brian | September 14, 2014 | Litigation

Review of Maureen Baldwin

I contacted Ms. Baldwin the way many of you will, based on her reviews from various search engines. Upon meeting her I gave her the details of what I thought was an insurmountable case. She reassured me that what needed to be done would take time but could be done. She explained the law to me with gr...eat clarity and reassured me that this horrible chapter in my life could finally be over. We negotiated her fees which I found to be very reasonable....I left her office with instructions of what I needed to do and I did what she asked of me. My case was a 2 stage litigation process. She handled the first stage immediately. I knew I had hired the right attorney. My expectations were exceeded when I learned that she had my original conviction dismissed rather than reduced. She was successful in stage 2 of my case. Here is where my review really needs your attention. My attorney for the original case was twice as expensive as Ms Baldwin - 13 years prior! Talking to him took an act of Congress. He acted like him taking my case was an extreme inconvenience but martyred himself as he was doing it as a favor. Ms. Baldwin ALWAYS returned my calls promptly, within hours not days. When I couldn't be reached she sent me emails or text messages updating me with new information as it became available. If you are in need of an attorney I highly recommend Ms. Baldwin. She knows the law and has decades of experience. The smartest decision I ever made was to retain her services... Because of Ms. Baldwin, I can pursue goals in life that I thought were impossible before.

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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 her work in the courtroom and have found her to be diligent and hardworking. She is well respected in the legal community."

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Geoffrey Rawlings

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having observed Maureen for almost 20 years, I have witnessed not only her superb legal skills, but also her personalized, caring service. Maureen's ability to quickly and expertly assess a criminal case sets her apart from many of her peers. Her unique combination of skills enables her clients to successfully overcome whatever hurdles they may come across in the litigation process with relative ease. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Mayfield

Unknown lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maureen is one of the best and most prepared lawyers in San Jose, or for that matter the whole state. We have worked on several cases together and she was always two steps ahead of me. If you have the opportunity hire her for your case. Truthfully, there are very few local lawyers I would hire if I were in trouble. Maureen is one of them."

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Guerin Provini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Guerin Provini"

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Holden Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Javier Rios

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Maureen Baldwin for many years. She is a true fighter. She knows the law well. She is an excellant attorney."

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Adrienne Dell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Upton

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Baldwin is a “litigator’s litigator”. Tough as nails when the situation demands it, but, charming as can be when it does not. The more serious the nature of the offense, the greater are the reasons why Ms. Baldwin should be contacted. Not to suggest, however, that every client she represents has an ultra serious offense. She is “book-smart” as well as “street-smart”. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Bucknell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yemi Getachew

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I admire Ms. Baldwin's meticulous preparation and understanding of the potential immigration consequences of a client's criminal case."

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Scotty Storey

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maureen represented a co-defendant on a very long criminal defense trial (over three months). Maureen took the position of lead cross-examination and did a superlative job. Her vast experience in the court room was readily apparent and all of the other co-counsels benefited from her knowledge of the facts and the application of the law."

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Daniel Mayfield

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Guerin Provini

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Adrienne Dell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Geoffrey Rawlings

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Upton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scotty Storey

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Maureen Furlong Baldwin

Associations

2000 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1994 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Education

1980

Santa Clara Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Univ of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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