Santa Clara County is the home of The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The criminal defense attorneys at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC have extensive knowledge and experience handling criminal matters out of Santa Clara County and are knowledgeable of the local procedures and presiding judges.

Santa Clara County Superior Court has three court locations that oversee criminal matters: The San Jose Hall of Justice, the Palo Alto Courthouse, and the South County Morgan Hill Courthouse. Santa Clara County Superior Court offers useful online services such as finding your next court date. The team of attorneys at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC represent clients charged with criminal matters stemming from all cities located in the Santa Clara County jurisdiction including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale.

When charged with a crime, hiring a reputed and experienced local attorney you can trust is essential when trying to obtain the best outcome for your matter. Firm owner David J. Cohen, Esq. has practiced in Santa Clara County and the Bay Area since 1996. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, a federal offense, or need assistance with post-conviction relief, Mr. Cohen and the team of criminal defense attorneys at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC will work aggressively on your behalf to obtain the best results possible.

No matter what time of day you are looking for help with your criminal matter, the attorneys at Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC are available to speak with you in a free initial consultation. Providing our clients with the best defense possible at reasonable rates is as important to us as it is to you and your loved ones. Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC offers a variety of flexible and easy payment methods that meet everyone’s financial needs.

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Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Blog

Helpful Resources for Someone Arrested in San Jose

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If someone you know has been arrested in San Jose, it can be extremely confusing as to where they are being detained due to the fact that San Jose falls…

Search and Seizure of Cell Phones; The ramifications of Riley v. California

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As the world progresses further into the Information Age, human ingenuity and invention continues to bring us significant technological advances in the fields of electronic communication and data storage, and…

San Jose Woman Arrested in Connection with Car Theft, Kidnapping

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On Friday April 12, a 30-year-old San Jose woman was arrested in connection with a March incident involving car theft and the kidnapping of an infant.  Karla Hernandez allegedly stole…

Man Crashes into San Jose Walmart, Attacks Four Customers

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On Sunday, an unidentified man drove his vehicle through the front door of a San Jose Walmart store.  Once his car was through the door, he immediately got out of…

One of Two Suspects Arrested in Violent San Jose Purse Snatching and Robbery

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In February, a woman was violently robbed at the Race Street VTA station in San Jose, according to police.  Two suspects were allegedly involved in the purse theft and robbery…

Registered Sex Offender Arrested by San Jose Police on Charge of Burglary

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Ryan Kamfolt, a 29-year-old registered sex offender, was arrested on Tuesday, March 5 after allegedly breaking into a woman's home early that morning and standing over her bed.  The incident…