Experienced California Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers
The law firm of Garcia, Schnayerson & Thompson handles criminal defense exclusively. Our experience is very broad and includes defense of virtually all misdemeanor and felony crimes charged in California state and federal courts.
If you are seeking experienced criminal defense representation, please contact our law firm to discuss your case.
Currently made up of attorneys Jesse Garcia, Philip Schnayerson, Austin Thompson and Laura McKibbin, along with a very talented support staff, Garcia, Schnayerson & Thompson has been a fixture in the East Bay for more than 25 years. Together, our lawyers have more than 60 years of experience in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
As we are larger than most criminal defense firms, we can offer our clients access to the resources and talent necessary to mount a comprehensive, aggressive defense.
We provide aggressive, thorough California and federal crime defense for people who have been charged with or are under investigation for crimes including:
- DUI / DWI
- Drug crimes
- Theft and property crimes
- Fraud and white collar crimes
- Computer crimes
- Robbery and burglary
- Sex crimes
- Weapons charges
- Assault, domestic violence and violent crimes
- Murder
- Parole, supervised release, probation and sex offender registration violations
- Bail and bond issues
- Appeals
Our attorneys are also very knowledgeable about the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and guilty pleas. We may be able to mitigate your chance of facing deportation by seeking different or lesser charges or by seeking acquittal at trial.
We have a reputation as trial lawyers who routinely and enthusiastically take criminal cases before judges and juries. We take great care to ensure a client's case is presented favorably and that the proper procedural steps are taken.
Contact us now for a free criminal defense consultation.
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