San Jose Criminal Defense Attorneys
Our San Jose CA criminal defense lawyers division of Shouse Law Group has one mission: To zealously represent any person who's facing federal or state charges (including DUI) in and around Santa Clara County and the South Bay. If you or someone you know has been arrested and is in custody, we can also guide you through the California Bail process at the Santa Clara County Jail or the Elmwood Correctional Complex.
Please phone our San Jose criminal defense attorneys right away at (408) 347-1200 for a free consultation with a lawyer. You can find our law offices at:
95 S. Market St. Ste. 300
San Jose, CA 95113
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San Jose Criminal and DUI Lawyer Jim Hammer
You've probably already heard of San Jose criminal defense lawyer Jim Hammer back when he served as head of the Homicide Unit at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office and he won the Diane Whipple dog-mauling case. Jim Hammer now takes advantage of his nearly twenty years of prosecutorial experience in the Bay Area to dismantle the state's case against you and build the best defense possible.
A tough negotiator, Jim Hammer can usually get your charges reduced or dismissed without having to go to trial. But if you still wish to take your case before the judge, he's an expert trial attorney as well, with more than a ninety percent success rate.
San Jose criminal attorney Jim Hammer holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Hastings Law School. He also was a professor of Criminal Law and Procedure at Santa Clara Law School, which awarded him Teacher of the Year in 2004. He defends every type of criminal felony or misdemeanor, especially DUI, all over Santa Clara County, Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Los Gators and throughout the South Bay.
The Kinds of Cases We Handle . . .
Our San Jose criminal defense lawyers defend every type of criminal matter, from driving under the influence and petty misdemeanors to serious felonies and juvenile cases. Our first consultation with you is free, and we can set up payment plans when you hire us. Some of the more common criminal offenses we defend against include the following:
San Jose DUI attorneys
People are surprised to learn that many DUI arrests do not result in DUI convictions. Police make mistakes all the time, breath tests can be faulty, and blood samples may be contaminated. So our San Jose DUI attorneys look for these and other holes in the state's evidence in an effort to keep you out of jail and save your drivers license.
San Jose domestic violence lawyers
The typical domestic violence case involves California spousal battery1 or child endangerment or abuse. Since domestic violence arrests often result from vague allegations and little physical evidence, we have a high success rate in getting DV charges significantly reduced or dismissed.
San Jose drug crimes lawyers
We defend against all kinds of drug crimes, from sale and trafficking to simple possession. In many California narcotics cases, the police acted in appropriately or performed an illegal search, and we're able to get the case thrown out on purely procedural issues. We're also able to offer clients references to drug treatment and rehabilitation programs if necessary.
San Jose shoplifting lawyers
Not only can a California theft conviction result in jail time, it could cause potential employers to decide against hiring you. Whether your charges are for petty theft, grand theft, California burglary 459 PC2 or something in between, we're here to defend you and help keep your record clean.
San Jose assault & battery lawyers
In many instances, charges of California battery, assault, sexual battery or assault with a deadly weapon stemmed from nothing more than accidents or acts of self-defense. Our job is to tell your side of the story and try to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
San Jose juvenile criminal lawyers
Juveniles under eighteen who are arrested for a crime are booked at the Santa Clara Juvenile Hall. Juvenile Court is very different than criminal court, and any misstep can create long-term consequences. Our San Jose juvenile criminal lawyers are sensitive to the special needs of young defendants, and we'll do everything to protect their permanent records.
San Jose "Three Strikes" lawyers
The California Three Strikes Rule has the potential of landing someone in jail for petty, non-violent offenses. Anyone facing a three-strikes charge is strongly encouraged to call our San Jose criminal defense lawyers right away to help try to avoid the severe consequences of this unfair law.
Arrested in or around San Jose, Oakland or San Francisco?
Then call our San Jose criminal defense & DUI lawyers at (408) 347-1200 to set up a FREE meeting. Our goal is to dismiss or reduce your charges, and if necessary, we'll take your case to the judge.
San Jose Criminal Defense Legal Resources on the Internet
Santa Clara District Attorney's Office - The D.A.'s Office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor, DUI and felony offenses allegedly occurring in and around San Jose.
San Jose Police Department - The SJPD investigates suspected crimes and makes arrests in San Jose.
Santa Clara Department of Corrections - The DEP administers the California bail process and oversees the Santa Clara County Jail and the Elmwood Correctional Complex.
Santa Clara Probation Department - The Probation Department supervises people on probation for various offenses in San Jose.
Santa Clara Juvenile Court - Juvi Court handles cases with defendants under age eighteen. Depending on the offense, the minors may be detained at Santa Clara Juvenile Hall.
Santa Clara Bar Association - The Bar Association provides information about local lawyers, judges, legal services and the courts.
San Jose Office:
95 S. Market St. Ste. 300
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 347-1200
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Legal References
1CA Penal Code 273.5 defines California spousal battery as the infliction of corporal injury on a person with whom the defendant has or had a domestic relationship.
2California burglary 459 PC is the entering of a structure with the intent to commit a felony or petty theft inside.
