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    327 criminal defense lawyers serve San Jose, CA. Compare the best based on 2100+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Santa Clara County are listed below.

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    Stephanie Rickard

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    Stephanie Rickard

    5.0186 reviews
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    Law Office of Stephanie Rickard
    1625 The Alameda Suite 801, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.
    Rating:  10
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    Nana Knight

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    Nana Knight

    5.037 reviews
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    Knight Law, A Professional Corporation
    181 Devine St Ste J, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law
    When you are being investigated or charged with a crime, the right lawyer can make a difference in your case. Nana Knight has been on the other side, and knows how prosecutors think and investigate. She is a Board certified criminal law specialist...
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    Wesley James Schroeder

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    Wesley James Schroeder

    5.025 reviews
    Wesley Schroeder, Attorney At Law
    181 Devine St, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI and more
    40+ Years Experience--Real Results. We Put Our Clients First. Call (408) 912-2777
    Rating:  10
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    Sam John Polverino

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    Sam John Polverino

    4.728 reviews
    Law Offices of Sam J. Polverino
    1565 The Alameda, Suite 100, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: I have representing people accused of crimes for over thirty years. I practice in the State and Federal Courts of California. I have handled thousands of cases including both felonies and misdemeanors. They include: murder and vehicular manslaught...
    Rating:  10
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    Brendan M. Barrett

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    Brendan M. Barrett

    5.024 reviews
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    Law Office of Brendan Barrett
    1939 The Alameda, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    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
    Rating:  10
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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

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    Ginny Harjot Kaur Walia

    4.625 reviews
    Ginny Walia Law Offices
    111 N. Market St, Suite 300, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!
    Rating:  10
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    Jo-Anna Marie Nieves

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    Jo-Anna Marie Nieves

    5.05 reviews
    The Nieves Law Firm
    6840 Vía del Oro Suite 2651, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    "We take the Criminal out of Criminal Defense"
    Rating:  10
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    Vijay Dinakar

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    Vijay Dinakar

    4.970 reviews
    Vijay Law
    255 N. Market Street, Suite 280, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Experienced Representation. Consultation: 408.516.4645
    Rating:  9.9
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    Riccardo Lorenzo Ippolito

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    Riccardo Lorenzo Ippolito

    4.852 reviews
    Valencia & Ippolito
    675 N 1st St, Suite 675, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    VIB Law—Northern California's Largest and Most Successful Criminal Defense Firm and 290 Sex Registration List Removal Experts. Call (855) 956-0764
    Rating:  10
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    Adam Allen Arant

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    Adam Allen Arant

    5.030 reviews
    The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant
    2131 The Alameda, Suite C, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Rabin Nabizadeh

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    Rabin Nabizadeh

    5.021 reviews
    Summit Defense
    2570 North 1st Street, Second Floor, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Aggressive and Experience Legal Team on your side! Peace of Mind is a phone call away!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Lucy Stearns McAllister

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    Lucy Stearns McAllister

    5.0169 reviews
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    The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister
    255 North Market Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Licensing
    Successful criminal defense attorney for DMV, assault, abuse, theft, fraud & drug violations.
    Rating:  10
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    Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

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    Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

    4.732 reviews
    Law Office of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich
    675 N. First Street, Suite 1050, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    I vigorously and compassionately represent my clients in all types of family and criminal matters.
    Rating:  10
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    Diego F. Macwilliam

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    Diego F. Macwilliam

    5.06 reviews
    Law Office of Diego F. MacWilliam
    1625 The Alameda, Suite 800, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Highly effective and experienced. All misdemeanor and felony charges, including "strike" felonies.
    Rating:  9.6
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    Nima Haddadi

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    Nima Haddadi

    5.097 reviews
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    The H Law Group San Jose
    75 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Day-one consequence map—jail, fines, probation, collateral fallout—so decisions are made with numbers, not guesses.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Nors Elwood Davidson

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    Nors Elwood Davidson

    4.9154 reviews
    Law Office Of Nors Davidson
    111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Dedicated to Personalized & Professional San Francisco Bay Area DUI Defense for over 20 years
    Rating:  9.9
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    Patrick Samuel Valencia

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    Patrick Samuel Valencia

    5.013 reviews
    Valencia & Ippolito
    675 N 1st Street, Suite 675, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Violent Crime and more
    VIB Law—Northern California's Largest and Most Successful Criminal Defense Firm and 290 Sex Registration List Removal Experts. Call (833) 381-3167
    Rating:  9.2
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    Kenneth Lloyd Rosenfeld

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    Kenneth Lloyd Rosenfeld

    5.02 reviews
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    The Rosenfeld Law Firm
    111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Aggressive representation, proven results. Winning is everything. Book your consultation today.
    Rating:  10
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    Maureen Furlong Baldwin

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    5.040 reviews
    Maureen Furlong Baldwin
    1010 West Taylor St., San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney in the San Jose area for 26 years. I am experienced in very serious cases such as homicide, sexual crimes,or three strikes, down to simple drug drug cases and juvenile matters. I give each case I handle my p...
    Rating:  9.7
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    4.823 reviews
    Steven H. Nakano
    161 Jackson Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1981, having graduated from USF Law School in 1980 and passing the bar exam in that same year. I worked 5 years in the Santa Clara County Public Defender's Office from February 1981 to August 1985. I o...
    Rating:  10
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