Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Jose, CA

72 criminal defense firms serving San Jose and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

San Jose Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

Understanding local crime trends adds context if you or a loved one is facing charges in San Jose. Figures are reported offenses for 2024 from the FBI's national database — not convictions.

5,846 Violent crimes reported ▼ 3.3% vs 2023
25,261 Property crimes reported ▲ 3.4% vs 2023
34% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
956,840 City population (2024) FBI agency estimate

Crime Trend (2019–2024)

Annual reported offenses.

2024 Crime Breakdown

Share of reported offenses by type.

Violent Crime Rate vs. California & U.S.

Reported violent offenses per 100,000 residents.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS Summarized Data). Reported offenses do not represent convictions or guilt. Data availability varies by agency and year.

Criminal Defense Firms in San Jose

Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense AttorneyJR
Criminal justice attorney

Javier Rios San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney

5.0(367 reviews)

📍 1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-478-4444
Shnider Law Firm, PCSL
Criminal justice attorney

Shnider Law Firm, PC

5.0(163 reviews)

📍 181 Devine St Ste 4, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 408-438-5491
The G Law Firm - Ghazal SharifTG
Law firm

The G Law Firm - Ghazal Sharif

5.0(146 reviews)

📍 Plaza West, 3031 Tisch Way #110, San Jose, CA 95128

☎️ +1 925-768-7718
Law Office of Brendan BarrettLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Brendan Barrett

5.0(99 reviews)

📍 1939 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-508-5030
Law Offices of Thomas Nicholas CvietkovichLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Thomas Nicholas Cvietkovich

5.0(51 reviews)

📍 675 N First St #1050, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 408-898-9770
Law Offices of William V. PernikLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of William V. Pernik

5.0(35 reviews)

📍 1600 The Alameda #202, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-809-0331
Lopez Cruz Law, APCLC
Immigration attorney

Lopez Cruz Law, APC

5.0(32 reviews)

📍 6203 San Ignacio Ave #110, San Jose, CA 95119

☎️ +1 408-409-6036
Steven H. Nakano, Attorney at LawSH
Criminal justice attorney

Steven H. Nakano, Attorney at Law

5.0(21 reviews)

📍 161 Jackson St UNIT 200, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 844-983-3011
Shouse Law GroupSL
Criminal justice attorney

Shouse Law Group

5.0(18 reviews)

📍 675 N First St #250, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 408-347-1200
Law Offices of Bernard P. BrayLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Bernard P. Bray

5.0(15 reviews)

📍 1625 The Alameda #508, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-292-9700
Virtuoso Criminal and DUI LawyersVC
Criminal justice attorney

Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers

5.0(14 reviews)

📍 37 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 833-666-5245
Law Offices of David ChesleyLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of David Chesley

5.0(14 reviews)

📍 177 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 669-900-4115
Law Office Of Babach 'Bobby' LauLO
Personal injury attorney

Law Office Of Babach 'Bobby' Lau

5.0(13 reviews)

📍 99 S Almaden Blvd #600, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-568-7578
Silver Law FirmSL
Criminal justice attorney

Silver Law Firm

5.0(11 reviews)

📍 8 N San Pedro St #280, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 408-217-0725
Ginny Walia Law OfficesGW
Criminal justice attorney

Ginny Walia Law Offices

5.0(10 reviews)

📍 84 W Santa Clara St #540, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-724-9200
Law Office of Maureen F. BaldwinLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Maureen F. Baldwin

5.0(9 reviews)

📍 255 N Market St #170, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 408-483-1993
William R. Bennett, Attorney at LawWR
Criminal justice attorney

William R. Bennett, Attorney at Law

5.0(8 reviews)

📍 111 N Market St Ste 300, San Jose, CA 95113

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Sam J. PolverinoSJ
Criminal justice attorney

Sam J. Polverino

5.0(7 reviews)

📍 1565 The Alameda #100, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-295-3330
Law Offices of Benedict J. KollerLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Benedict J. Koller

5.0(7 reviews)

📍 586 N First St Ste 221, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 408-280-7589
The San Jose DUI ExpertsTS
Criminal justice attorney

The San Jose DUI Experts

5.0(5 reviews)

📍 111 N Market St Ste 300, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-538-2873
Soltesz Law Group Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers - San Jose OfficeSL
Criminal justice attorney

Soltesz Law Group Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers - San Jose Office

5.0(4 reviews)

📍 84 W Santa Clara St Ste 790, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 831-777-6255
Leon Mezzetti Criminal Law Offices San JoseLM
Criminal justice attorney

Leon Mezzetti Criminal Law Offices San Jose

5.0(4 reviews)

📍 388 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

☎️ +1 877-791-1836
California Criminal Lawyer GroupCC
Criminal justice attorney

California Criminal Lawyer Group

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 111 N Market St Ste #380, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-622-0204
Welsh Law FirmWL
Criminal justice attorney

Welsh Law Firm

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 5589 Winfield Blvd ste 210, San Jose, CA 95123

☎️ +1 650-336-5729
Bay Area Law Center, PCBA
Criminal justice attorney

Bay Area Law Center, PC

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 75 E Santa Clara Street, Sixth Floor, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-816-2311
Abogado Criminalista Alexander CrossAC
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Abogado Criminalista Alexander Cross

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 84 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-479-9321
Law Office of Diego F. MacWilliamLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Diego F. MacWilliam

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 1625 The Alameda Ste 800, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-298-6204
Law Offices of William ChestnutLO
Law firm

Law Offices of William Chestnut

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 816 N First St #100, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 408-298-6990
San Jose DUI Attorney Law FirmSJ
Criminal justice attorney

San Jose DUI Attorney Law Firm

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 111 N Market St Suite #393, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-777-6630
Law Office of Cameron BowmanLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Cameron Bowman

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 84 W Santa Clara St 7th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-404-5377
The San Jose DUI Experts - Airport OfficeTS
Criminal justice attorney

The San Jose DUI Experts - Airport Office

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 1762 Technology Dr #106B, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 669-201-3060
Law Offices of Donald Kilmer, APCLO
Family law attorney

Law Offices of Donald Kilmer, APC

5.0(1 reviews)

📍 1645 Willow St #150, San Jose, CA 95125

☎️ +1 408-264-8489
Law Office of Stephanie RickardLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Stephanie Rickard

4.9(257 reviews)

📍 1625 The Alameda #801, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-398-1002
Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - San Jose OfficeSD
Criminal justice attorney

Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - San Jose Office

4.9(237 reviews)

📍 2570 N First St Second Floor, San Jose, CA 95131

☎️ +1 408-668-2975
Stadlin Law Firm PCSL
Criminal justice attorney

Stadlin Law Firm PC

4.9(173 reviews)

📍 1570 The Alameda #212, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-645-7801
Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys San JoseAS
Criminal justice attorney

Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys San Jose

4.9(151 reviews)

📍 1625 The Alameda #405, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-539-7001
The Arant Law Group PCTA
Criminal justice attorney

The Arant Law Group PC

4.9(73 reviews)

📍 181 Devine St, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 888-561-2002
Holden W. GreenHW
Criminal justice attorney

Holden W. Green

4.9(68 reviews)

📍 99 S Almaden Blvd #602, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-451-8449
Vijay LawVL
Criminal justice attorney

Vijay Law

4.9(39 reviews)

📍 255 N Market St Ste 280, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 408-275-2307
1-800-NoCuffs1-
Criminal justice attorney

1-800-NoCuffs

4.9(16 reviews)

📍 2880 Zanker Rd Ste 203, San Jose, CA 95134

☎️ +1 408-668-3730
Edward N. Ajlouny Attorney at LawEN
Criminal justice attorney

Edward N. Ajlouny Attorney at Law

4.8(35 reviews)

📍 2 N Market St Ste. 444, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-234-5562
The H Law GroupTH
Criminal justice attorney

The H Law Group

4.8(26 reviews)

📍 333 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 408-869-6572
Law Office of Adrienne DellLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Adrienne Dell

4.8(23 reviews)

📍 111 Sharks Wy #1250, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-217-2575
Louie & Kitsuse Law OfficesLK
Family law attorney

Louie & Kitsuse Law Offices

4.8(20 reviews)

📍 1769 Hillsdale Ave #24931, San Jose, CA 95124

☎️ +1 408-289-1118
Law Office of Ronald A. CabanayanLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Ronald A. Cabanayan

4.8(4 reviews)

📍 31 N 2nd St #321, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-758-5673
Law Offices of Nan BucknellLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Offices of Nan Bucknell

4.7(158 reviews)

📍 1010 W Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-286-9210
The Gordon Law GroupTG
Criminal justice attorney

The Gordon Law Group

4.7(26 reviews)

📍 1885 The Alameda #210, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-286-1351
The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllisterTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister

4.6(32 reviews)

📍 255 N Market St #100, San Jose, CA 95110

☎️ +1 408-637-7214
The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense AttorneysTN
Criminal justice attorney

The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys

4.6(9 reviews)

📍 6840 Vía del Oro Ste 2651, San Jose, CA 95119

☎️ +1 408-528-2695
Demidchik Law Firm 安娜律师楼 (San Jose)DL
Criminal Defense Attorney

Demidchik Law Firm 安娜律师楼 (San Jose)

4.6(0 reviews)

📍 3031 Tisch Way # 300, San Jose, CA 95128

☎️ +1 415-960-3333
Luna Bail BondsLB
Criminal Defense Attorney

Luna Bail Bonds

4.6(0 reviews)

📍 636 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 408-298-6000
Law Office of Daniel Jensen, LLPLO
Criminal Defense Attorney

Law Office of Daniel Jensen, LLP

4.1(0 reviews)

📍 2021 The Alameda STE 275, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-296-4100
Law Office of James DunnLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of James Dunn

4.0(4 reviews)

📍 28 N First St #540, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-831-0100
Clark StevenCS
Criminal justice attorney

Clark Steven

3.9(7 reviews)

📍 10 N Almaden Blvd #1250, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-271-3245
Earl Carter Criminal DefenseEC
Criminal justice attorney

Earl Carter Criminal Defense

3.9(7 reviews)

📍 1735 N First St Ste 108, San Jose, CA 95112

☎️ +1 800-500-5342
Renaissance LawRL
Family law attorney

Renaissance Law

3.5(2 reviews)

📍 84 W Santa Clara St 7th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-439-4929
Jerome P. Mullins Law OfficeJP
Lawyer

Jerome P. Mullins Law Office

3.0(4 reviews)

📍 111 N Market St Ste 300, San Jose, CA 95113

☎️ +1 408-252-9937
Law Offices of Ronald Z BerkiLO
Personal injury attorney

Law Offices of Ronald Z Berki

2.6(5 reviews)

📍 1625 The Alameda #705, San Jose, CA 95126

☎️ +1 408-971-1160