Steven H. Nakano, Attorney at Law serves San Jose and Santa Clara County from offices at 161 Jackson Street, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95112, providing criminal defense representation since 1985. With over 35 years defending clients against charges including murder, robbery, assault, domestic violence, gang crimes, illegal weapons possession, and probation violations, Nakano takes limited cases to ensure personalized attention for each client. The firm handles serious felonies involving violence, drug trafficking, burglary, theft crimes, and DUI charges, utilizing Nakano’s extensive trial experience as the first lawyer to use digital animation as evidence in a California murder case. Criminal defense services encompass pre-trial motions, plea negotiations, jury trials, and sentencing advocacy, with Nakano maintaining relationships with prosecutors and judges throughout Santa Clara County courts. The practice defends clients facing gang enhancement allegations, three-strikes prosecutions, and cases involving firearms or weapons charges that carry mandatory prison sentences. Nakano represents individuals charged with domestic violence, sexual assault, and cases requiring specialized defense against forensic evidence and expert testimony. The attorney provides free consultations and develops comprehensive defense strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals. Call (408) 998-1985 for immediate criminal defense assistance.
Criminal Defense Attorneys in San Jose
Knight Law operates from 1010 W. Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95126, led by Lieutenant Colonel Nana Knight, a board-certified criminal law specialist, former prosecutor, and current California Air National Guard JAG officer serving Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties at 408-877-6177. Nana Knight brings 15 years of criminal justice experience as a former Deputy District Attorney and military prosecutor, having handled hundreds of domestic violence cases and trained attorneys nationwide, with expertise spanning criminal defense, military law, and personal injury matters. The firm specializes in DUI defense, homicide/murder, domestic violence, sexual assault, strike offenses, white collar crimes, drug offenses, juvenile crimes, and military UCMJ matters including courts-martial, adverse administrative actions, and Article 15 proceedings. As one of fewer than 350 California attorneys certified as criminal law specialists by the State Bar, Knight combines former prosecution experience with current military service to anticipate government strategies and neutralize prosecution tactics. The practice offers attorney consultation services leveraging Knight’s domestic violence prosecution expertise, multilingual services in Armenian, Russian, and Spanish, and personal injury representation for wrongful death, brain injuries, and excessive force cases. With combat-tested experience from gang and murder prosecutions plus senior positions at San Jose City Attorney’s Office, Knight Law provides exceptional credentials focused on achieving the best possible outcomes through thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
Law Offices of William V. Pernik is a criminal defense law firm with offices at 215 W. Franklin Street 5th Floor Suite 502, Monterey, California 93940 (831-480-9217), 40 Central Avenue Suite 4, Salinas, California 93901 (831-480-9165), and 1600 The Alameda #202, San Jose, California 95126 (408-809-0331). Founded by William V. Pernik, a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization who previously served as a public defender in Tulare and Monterey Counties from 2007 to 2015, the firm has deep roots in the Maple Valley-Covington-Black Diamond-Fairwood community with attorneys Roland Soltesz, Dustin Ercolano, and Alana Wilson.
The firm specializes in criminal defense matters including DUI, homicides, sex offenses, drug charges, domestic violence, federal crimes, juvenile crimes, probation violations, property crimes, theft crimes, violent felonies, white collar crimes, and expungements, with special focus on mental health advocacy and veteran defense services. William V. Pernik has been featured in the Super Lawyers list for 2025 and Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2019-2021, offering free consultations with discounts for current and former service members, providing services in both English and Spanish throughout Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County, and San Mateo County.
Vijay Dinakar operates his criminal defense practice from 255 North Market Street, Suite 280, San Jose, CA 95110, serving Santa Clara County clients at 408-275-2307. Attorney Dinakar specializes in criminal defense matters including domestic violence charges, DUI offenses, theft crimes, and serious violent felonies with particular expertise in immigration consequences of criminal convictions. The firm handles drunk driving cases from first-time DUI to multiple offense charges, fighting to preserve driving privileges and prevent deportation for non-citizen clients. Their criminal defense practice encompasses drug possession and distribution charges, assault and battery, robbery, burglary, and white collar crimes including fraud and embezzlement. Mr. Dinakar represents clients facing domestic violence accusations and restraining order violations, working to protect professional licenses and prevent immigration consequences. The office defends against serious and violent felony charges including weapons offenses, sex crimes, and gang-related allegations in Santa Clara County Superior Court. With focus on minimizing collateral consequences, the firm negotiates plea agreements that avoid deportation triggers for immigrant clients. Attorney Dinakar provides comprehensive criminal defense throughout San Jose, offering flexible consultation scheduling and personalized attention to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys maintains offices at 600 Allerton Street Suite 201G in Redwood City, California 94063 and 1625 The Alameda Suite 405 in San Jose, California 95126, serving Silicon Valley with over three decades of combined criminal defense experience. The firm has successfully defended over 3,000 cases and completed more than 50 trials throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Their criminal practice encompasses assault, domestic violence, DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, and violent offenses with attorneys who are California State Bar Certified Specialists in criminal law. Both partners have been recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers from 2012-2021 and named to National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 lists. The firm provides personalized representation with transparent communication ensuring clients are never left uninformed about their case status. They offer 24/7 availability responding promptly to calls day or night. Ahmed & Sukaram has achieved numerous dismissals, hung juries, and not guilty verdicts including cases involving false imprisonment, sexual battery, indecent exposure, domestic violence restraining orders, and DUI charges with blood alcohol concentrations exceeding legal limits through aggressive cross-examination and thorough case preparation.
Valencia, Ippolito & Bowman (VIB Law) operates from 675 N 1st Street, Ste 790, San Jose, California 95112, serving as Northern California’s largest and most successful criminal defense firm with Bay Area attorneys bringing combined 70 years of criminal law experience at (408) 920-9720. The San Jose criminal defense firm specializes in sex crime defense, domestic violence, violent crimes, juvenile offenses, record clearance, and DUI cases, with attorneys Patrick Valencia and Riccardo Ippolito including a former prosecutor and probation officer. Their aggressive, proactive, client-centered approach levels the playing field against government prosecution while maintaining constant communication to keep clients informed throughout the legal process. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, VIB Law offers flexible scheduling for free consultations, payment plans, and accepts all major credit cards with options to handle hiring remotely for urgent matters. The firm’s insider knowledge of local courts and extensive experience provides clear advantages over less experienced attorneys, successfully achieving dismissals in child molestation cases, second DUI charges, and violent crime accusations. Serving Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Fremont, Hayward, and throughout Silicon Valley, VIB Law guides clients through the chaos of the criminal justice system back to jobs and family as quickly as possible.
Nguyen & Limon Attorneys at Law operates from 1625 The Alameda Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126, with partners Phong H. Nguyen and Lou-Anthony P. Limon providing criminal defense, family law, and estate planning services throughout major Bay Area counties. The criminal defense practice handles felonies, misdemeanors, assault and battery charges, drug offenses, DUI/DWI cases, domestic violence, and traffic citations with aggressive pursuit of clients’ rights. Patrick M. Coughlin serves as Of-Counsel for criminal defense matters, while associates Devin L. Pace and Kaitlyn D. Fehderau support the firm’s comprehensive legal services. The attorneys prioritize effective communication, ensuring clients understand their rights and obligations throughout complex legal processes from beginning to end. Beginning with free one-hour consultations, the firm develops individualized strategies carefully designed to achieve optimal results for each client’s unique situation. The practice combines compassionate representation with aggressive advocacy, whether negotiating settlements or pursuing rights through litigation. Contact the office at (408) 413-0800 for experienced representation from attorneys who work directly with clients, keeping them informed about case status and adapting strategies as goals change.
Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys serves Northern California from offices at 600 Allerton Street Suite 201G, Redwood City, CA 94063 and 1625 The Alameda Suite 405, San Jose, CA 95126, with over 30 years of combined experience and 3,000 cases won since 2005. The firm specializes exclusively in criminal defense, having successfully defended over 50 trials with attorneys recognized as Rising Stars by Super Lawyers (2012-2021) and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by National Trial Lawyers. They handle assault and battery, domestic violence, DUI/DWI charges, drug crimes, sex offenses, theft, weapons charges, white collar crimes, and violent offenses throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. With a California State Bar Certified Specialist in criminal law on staff and nationally published authors in DUI, juvenile delinquency, and firearms defense, the firm provides personalized representation with a 4.5+ Google rating. Available at (650) 299-0500 in Redwood City and (408) 217-8818 in San Jose, Ahmed & Sukaram offers multiple office locations, transparent communication, and Spanish language services while maintaining recognition as Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 for their dedication to achieving favorable outcomes.