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Our San Jose Office is located at:

Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc.
San Jose Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

177 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95113
(669) 900-4115

San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer

San Jose is widely regarded as the central hub of Silicon Valley. It is the largest city in Northern California (both by population and area), and it is the third-most populous city in California, making San Jose larger than San Francisco and other Bay Area cities. The innovative technology culture has created a high cost of living in San Jose, but it has also created a well-paid workforce that participates in a vibrant local life of finance, politics, and culture. Many large technology companies are headquartered in San Jose. In 2015, Apple purchased forty acres of land to be used as research and office space. Real estate experts predict that other large tech companies will follow Apple’s lead. With many large companies providing lucrative employment opportunities, San Jose’s future looks bright for years to come.

If the police have arrested you in San Jose, you should call an attorney as soon as you can. The Law Offices of David Chesley is ready to help, and our San Jose criminal defense lawyers have what it takes to protect your rights. Call our office today to schedule a free case evaluation.

Here are some local resources that residents should be aware of:
San Jose Police Department
201 W. Mission Street,
San Jose, CA 95110
Telephone: (408) 277-8900

San Jose City Hall
200 E Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 535-3500

San Jose Public Library
There are 24 branch locations throughout the San Jose area.

Dr. Martin Luther King Library
150 East San Fernando Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Telephone: (408)808-2000

Attractions
The Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester Blvd
San Jose, CA 95128
Telephone: (408) 247-2000

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95191
Telephone: (408) 947-3635

Raging Waters – San Jose
2333 S White Road
San Jose, CA 95148
Telephone: (408) 238-9900

Crime in San Jose
Neighborhood Scout provides a wide range of crime data that can be useful to San Jose residents. San Jose has a higher reported crime rate than both the State of California and the national average. However, San Jose’s violent crime rate (per thousand residents) is the same as the national average. The city’s property crime rate is nearly three times the national property crime rate (per thousand residents), but this disparity is to be expected in an affluent community with a high average income. Residents should protect their homes and vehicles with alarms and security systems.

San Jose Courthouses
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

Downtown Superior Court
191 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Telephone: (408) 882-2100

Juvenile Justice Courthouse
840 Guadalupe Parkway
San Jose, CA 95110
Telephone: (408) 808-6200

Whether you are an adult facing criminal charges in the Downtown Superior Court or a juvenile facing criminal charges at the Juvenile Justice Courthouse, The Law Offices of David S. Chesley can help. Our skilled defense lawyers have appeared in criminal courts throughout San Jose, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, and Santa Clara. We know how to work with judges and prosecutors to achieve a fair resolution of criminal charges.

How Long Will My Case Take?
We have helped defend many clients on many different types of criminal charges. One of the first questions our clients have is, “How long will it take for my case to be over?” This question depends on many different factors. When you consult with one of our experienced defense attorneys about your particular case, we will be able to give you a better estimate of how long your unique case could take. What follows are some of the factors that affect the length of your case.

The Amount of Evidence
The amount of evidence (and how complex that evidence is) will determine how long your attorney needs to investigate your case. For example, in a simple shoplifting case, the prosecutor might simply introduce security camera footage of the incident. It will not take your attorney very long to review this evidence. But in the case of a white-collar embezzlement case, your attorney will need to go through pages and pages of records. Your legal team might include expert witnesses (such as a forensic document examiner). or eyewitnesses (such as an employee who made deposits on your behalf). It will take your defense lawyer much longer to review complex or voluminous evidence. It is important to take the time to review all the prosecutor’s evidence thoroughly. Defense attorneys look for errors or details that could make the evidence inadmissible or clear you of involvement in the alleged crime, or gather new information that creates a new theory on which to defend your case. These details could save you from hefty fees and probation costs or even years in prison.

Any Mitigating Factors
Often, a defense lawyer’s job is not to get a complete acquittal. The best possible outcome of many cases is a conviction on fewer charges, or less serious charges, or less time in prison. If this is your situation, your attorney will need to examine all possible theories that could reduce your culpability, something known as “mitigation.” Mitigation is a critical part of a defense attorney’s work, and your lawyer will need time to investigate all potential theories and prove them to a prosecutor or jury.

The Court Docket
COVID-19 created a huge backlog of court cases across the country. Many courts were shut down for weeks and then opened at only partial capacity, all of which caused a backlog that could take courts months or even years to work through. The good news for defendants is that criminal cases are prioritized over civil cases because criminal defendants have the constitutional right to a speedy, public trial. While courts must continue to move criminal cases through in a timely manner, some are still more backlogged than others. Your case can take longer if your charges have been filed in a court that still has a docket backlog.

Call Us Today to Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with a San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer

You don’t have to spend hours searching online for “San Jose criminal attorney near me.” The Law Offices of David S. Chesley serves clients in San Jose, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and throughout Silicon Valley. For years, clients have trusted our skilled team to defend their constitutional rights during a difficult time in their lives. We will fight hard for you, too. Call our San Jose offices at (510) 403-8809 or contact us online today to schedule your case review.

Recent Results

Our client faced multiple serious charges in Los Angeles County, including Penal Code § 211 (Robbery), § 245(a)(1) (Assault with a Deadly Weapon), and § 245(a)(4) (Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury). Unlike a co-defendant represented by another firm who pled to a felony conviction with a "strike," our legal team pursued a different strategy. Through the submission of a comprehensive mitigation package to the District Attorney, we successfully negotiated a complete dismissal of all charges.
Our client faced serious charges under Penal Code section 211 for alleged felony robbery involving force and fear in Riverside County (Murrieta Court) . The prosecution argued that probation was not appropriate due to our client’s prior felony convictions in San Bernardino County, including a previous robbery in April 2021 and grand theft in November 2019. Despite the severity of these allegations, our legal team successfully demonstrated insufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing. As a result, all charges were dismissed. This outcome allowed our client to move forward without the burden of a new conviction.
Multiple defendants each facing 7 years charged with smuggling prescription drugs into California from Mexico our client was the only defendant who received NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 5 years for possession of deadly weapon we negotiated a plea for NO JAIL TIME!
Client facing 3 life terms for multiple felony counts of Child Molestation and Sodomy with child we proved the charges were fabricated by victims mother DISMISSAL of all charges at preliminary hearing!
Strike case: Client charged with possession of methamphetamine facing 25 years we filed a Romero Motion which was granted case REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR!
Client's estranged girlfriend alleged Client broke into her room and choked her facing 14 years in State Prison we won at trial JURY ACQUITTAL.
Police allegedly discovered 3 bags of marijuana in client's glove box faced 6 years we filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress resulting in DISMISSAL of all charges!

What our clients say Client Testimonials

I am truly pleased with my experience with the Law Offices Of David S Chesley. They answered all my questions and provided me with great advice and legal services. My case resolved quickly. Thank you!
Rodrigo L.

I left court yesterday with my last case being wrapped up. Two court appearances and that’s it. He represented me in a couple of different cases and was impressive to say the least. Always a phone call or text message away. Confident and aggressive when he needed to be. Calming and thorough when meeting with me. Attorney Chesley did exactly what he said he would and I got the results I needed. He seemed to know all the right people at the Temple Street courthouse. You can always get in contact with him quickly and he is a great lawyer. I highly recommend his legal services.
Ricardo Esteves

My brother was given a very caring attorney that was assigned to his case and we had very helpful case managers throughout the process. I strongly recommend David Chesley to anyone who is in trouble. I called in to get help on my brothers case and right away I liked their service. My brothers charges were eventually dismissed after the attorney got him into a program, now he could go on without the trouble of having anything on his record
Erica Geller

I retained Mr. Chesley and his firm and from the beginning they were extremely professional both in communicating the status of my case to me, explaining the situation as a whole, and just downright taking care of business. It was money well spent for a job well done. Thanks again to David and Melissa others that worked on my case. I recommend this firm to anyone in need of legal representation. Don’t just accept things the courts force on you, call this firm and protect yourself.
Elizabeth F.

I contacted Mr. Chesley and his firm because some unfortunate events had left me in a jam. Detectives were demanding I testify or be prosecuted for a crime I didn’t commit. (I wasn’t involved or even at the scene of the alleged crime when it supposedly took place.) Mr. Chesley explained to me that he had been through similar situations with his clients before and understood exactly what was going on. His response to what took place was nothing short of amazing. No matter how small my concern, Mr. Chesley addressed it in a timely manner. He advocated for what is right and empathized with me in dealing with the Court system. After meeting with the supervising D.A. and providing alibi evidence he was able to get me out the situation. I’m very grateful to have found him.
Leon Hanley

I hired David Chesley for my criminal defense in 2012. he was recommended to us for is success results and his low fees. David is very smart and his professional legal advice was honest & much appreciated during these stressful time. David’s knowledge, advice, and communication about what we were to expect was reassuring and beneficial to me. He charged me a reasonable flat rate and didn’t charge me any surprise fees. In my case David Chesley was able to negotiate with the prosecution attorney for the best result I could hope for. He had success at getting my criminal charges dismissed with the judges approval. You will not be disappointed if you hire The Law Offices of David S. Chesley.
Britanny Givens

David is very professional, yet very casual. Although it is typically not easy to speak straight up with an attorney, he is very easy to talk to. He replied to my questions quickly and was available all hours. Not only did he get my case resolved with a dismissal, he went above and beyond and got me an expungement without me even requesting it. He never beats around the bush and tells you like it is. At the same time is willing to work overtime to get the results you request. I would use David’s services again in the future.
Andrew A.

very satisfied being a client with the Law Offices of David Chesley.. Negin represented both my husband and I and got both our cases dis issued… Negin was on top of our cases she really cares and did everything she said she would do!!! thanks a lot Negin
Rita K.

I don’t write many reviews, however this time I had to share my admiration and appreciation for this firm. Attorney Negin Akhavan is definitely a person you want representing you in any criminal legal battle. She is the clear definition of the frace “is not what you know, but who you know ” she is not only knowledgeable, she also has the relationships with the right people. I couldn’t be happier with the results she was able to provide.

Thank you Negin.
Gabriel V.

An old felony charge came up, so I hired David and his team in June, and he got me a release on my own cognition on a felony charge in July which has never happened to me, and got it dismissed in October. He was responsive when I called and always kept me updated. Got my case dismissed, was easy to work and handled everything for me. He did an excellent job. I highly recommend David Chesley for any criminal defense.
Jason Corona

They really helped me out in a timely manner. I had a drug charge from 16 years ago and they dealt with it quickly. I can’t recommend them enough. If you have a criminal charges check them out they are awesome.
Santiago L.