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San Jose, CA Violent Crime lawyers (333)

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Guyton Jinkerson
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1970
"If you need to know that you have the best, Guy Jinkerson should be your Lawyer.”
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Federal Crime, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Juvenile
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Allison Margolin
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 2002
Major narcotics, domestic violence, manufacturing to murder – Margolin & Lawrence is here to help!
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Trademark Infringement
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Steven Nakano
5.0 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1980
I will fight for you and guide you through this dangerous and potentially devastating process.
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Domestic Violence
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Adrienne Dell
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.9
Licensed since 1985
Adrienne Dell vigorously advocates for her clients, both adults and juveniles, charged with crimes, in the South Bay area. She has an excellent reputation with the judiciary,prosecution, colleagues and most importantly with her clients. She is inn...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile
Christopher Arriola
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 10.0
Licensed since 1995
Christopher Arriola has been a prosecutor for nearly 14 years. He first worked at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office in 1995 and moved to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office in 1998. He has tried over 50 Jury Trials to verdic...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime
Patrick Valencia
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.0
Licensed since 1983
Review: “I have referred numerous cases to Valencia and Ippolito and my clients have always responded that they received caring and capable service. Obviously, criminal defense situations are quite sensitive, and the team at Vale...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
Charles Mesirow
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 7.2
Licensed since 1972
Review: “Mr. Mesirow In 1999 you helped a young Norwegian student in San Jose. I am him, and I never got to meet you. I ran across the paper work from back then and wanted to send you my thanks one more time. My case was pro...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime
Leon Mezzetti
3.5 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.6
Licensed since 1976
Criminal defense attorney Leon J. Mezzetti, Jr., has dedicated more than 30 years to defending clients charged with criminal offenses, including DUI throughout Northern California. Before starting his California criminal defense law firm in 1979, ...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Lucy McAllister
4.5 stars 17 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.0
Licensed since 1988
Lucy S. McAllister is an aggressive and diligent attorney with proven success. She has over 22 years experience and she believes in you. Her office will find the best way to help you with compassion and spirit. Together you will analyze the best d...
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Support
Timothy McInerny
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1996
Practice areas & skills: Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Violent crime

A violent crime occurs when a person uses (or threatens to use) violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail time. If you are accused of a violent crime, you need an attorney with experience defending others in that particular crime, one who will understand how to best defend you based on your facts and circumstances. Sometimes the government will offer a “plea bargain,” meaning they will drop or lower the charges if you agree to a lesser crime. A violent crime lawyer will be able to evaluate the government's case and the terms of the bargain to suggest how to proceed in your best interests.