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San Jose, CA Criminal defense lawyers

331 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the San Jose, CA area.

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San Jose has 331 Criminal defense Attorneys with 1849 Reviews

  • Wesley Schroeder

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    Wesley Schroeder, Attorney At Law
    181 Devine St, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 20 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    While I was always interested in a legal career as I grew up and went through my years of education, it was not until I became quite involved in the civil rights movement during the 1960’s that I really began to understand how absolutely vital it ...

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 20% Juvenile law

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    CA, Active since 1974

  • Stephanie Rickard

    Law Office of Stephanie Rickard
    1625 The Alameda Suite 801, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 152 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I have been a criminal attorney for over 20 years and know how to get the best result possible.

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 40% DUI and DWI, 30% Juvenile law

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    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    CA, Active since 1988

  • Riccardo Ippolito

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    Valencia & Ippolito
    675 N 1st St, Suite 675, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 42 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    VIB Law—Northern California's Largest and Most Successful Criminal Defense Firm and 290 Sex Registration List Removal Experts. Call (855) 956-0764

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 50% Sex crime

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    CA, Active since 1993

  • Sam Polverino

    Law Offices of Sam J. Polverino
    1565 The Alameda, Suite 100, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 mansla...
  • Ginny Harjot Walia

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    Ginny Walia Law Offices
    111 N. Market St, Suite 300, San Jose, CA
    4.5 stars 23 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Don't risk your life and reputation with just any lawyer! Call 866-933-0896 or 408 724-9200 for a consultation!
  • Adam Arant

    The Law Offices of Adam Allen Arant
    2131 The Alameda, Suite C, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 30 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    From DUI to drug or theft crimes, The Offices of Adam Arant are equipped to handle all situations.

    Practice area
    35% Criminal defense, 35% DUI and DWI, 15% Violent crime, and more.

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    CA, Active since 2007

  • Adrienne Dell

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    Law Office of Adrienne Dell
    111 W. St John Street, Suite 1250, San Jose, CA
    4.5 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights And Interest. Call me today, I can help!
  • Vijay Dinakar

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    Vijay Law
    255 N. Market Street, Suite 280, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 65 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced Representation. Consultation: 408.516.4645

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    25% Criminal defense, 45% Domestic violence, 20% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    CA, Active since 2008

  • Thomas Cvietkovich

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    Law Office of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich
    111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA
    4.5 stars 16 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I vigorously and compassionately represent my clients in all types of family and criminal matters.
  • Maureen Baldwin

    Maureen Furlong Baldwin
    1010 West Taylor St., San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 40 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    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 ...
  • Patrick Valencia

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    Valencia & Ippolito
    675 N 1st Street, Suite 675, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    VIB Law—Northern California's Largest and Most Successful Criminal Defense Firm and 290 Sex Registration List Removal Experts. Call (833) 381-3167

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    30% Criminal defense, 30% Sex crime, 10% Juvenile law, and more.

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    CA, Active since 1983

  • Nors Davidson

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    Law Office Of Nors Davidson
    111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 151 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Dedicated to Personalized & Professional San Francisco Bay Area DUI Defense for over 20 years
  • Javier Rios

    Javier Rios, San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney
    1010 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 39 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Award winning attorney Over 25 Years Experience Some of my work has been featured on the San Jose Mercury News Front Page,   First office consultation is always free. Call me right now. You have nothing to lose in speaking with me.   Give me a cal...
  • Guyton Jinkerson

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    Guyton N. Jinkerson
    333 West Santa Clara Street, Suite 700, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    "If you need to know that you have the best, Guy Jinkerson should be your Lawyer.”
  • Nancy Bucknell

    Nan L. Bucknell, Attorney at Law
    1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 107 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I will fight to protect your future despite whatever mistakes you've made or whatever mistakes made by others have impacted you.   I believe  that without a zealous and passionate defense, the presumption of innocence is meaningless.  I never give...
  • Nafiz Ahmed

    Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys At Law
    1625 The Alameda, Suite 405, San Jose, CA
    4.5 stars 37 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Nafiz M. Ahmed is an owner and managing attorney at Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, a premier criminal defense law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA. Nafiz and his legal team have over 30 years of combined experience ...
  • Allison Margolin

    Margolin, Allison B. Attorney
    99 South Almaden Blvd., Suite 600, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 16 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a partner at Margolin & Lawrence (Est. 2010), Attorneys at Law, a firm dedicated to criminal defense and civil litigation, including employment and trademark. We handle criminal cases ranging from drugs to violent to white collar crime. My pa...
  • Rabin Nabizadeh

    Summit Defense
    2570 North 1st Street, Second Floor, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 19 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a true believer and knew since I was fourteen years old that I wanted to be a criminal defense attorney.  I believe that the American Justice system is the best in the world - mainly because it allows defense attorneys such lattitude to estab...
  • Holden Green

    HWG LAWFIRM PC
    99 S Almaden, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 55 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Holden Green is a Northern California-based attorney that provides aggressive and zealous representation that is tailored to suit the individual cases and needs of his clients. A range of legal issues in several areas of practice are confidently h...
  • Dmitry Stadlin

    STADLIN MARINHO LLP
    1570 The Alameda, Ste. 212, San Jose, CA
    5.0 stars 29 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am committed to achieving YOUR goals. I will always promptly respond to your phone call or email. I am always available to answer your questions and explain what is going on with your case. I will listen to you and counsel you. I will have your ...

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Nearby Courthouses

Old Courthouse
Civil and Criminal Court, 161 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
408-882-2100Court Website | Get Directions

Hall of Justice
Criminal Court, 190-200 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95110
408-808-6600Court Website | Get Directions

Palo Alto Courthouse
Criminal Court, 270 Grant Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-462-3800Court Website | Get Directions

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