San Jose Criminal Law Office

When you are accused of a crime, you need an experienced criminal lawyer at your side, from the moment you learn that the police want to talk to you. There are huge mistakes you can make in even talking to the police when they are investigating you for a crime...mistakes that you cannot “take back” once a police report is written and criminal charges are filed against you in court. A good criminal defense lawyer can determine when it is best to go on the offensive immediately, when to wait and see, and knows what is happening to your case every step of the confusing process.

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Maureen Baldwin has the experience to make decisions when they need to be made, as well as how to defend against cases that can put you in jail before you even understand what has happened to you! She will know when to call the police or district attorney and when it is better to collect all the facts and wait to defeat criminal charges in court.

Being accused of a criminal offense is a serious matter. It can affect your freedom, your family, your finances, your ability to find or change jobs, and for immigrants even whether you can continue to live in the United States! As an attorney with 29 years of experience, Maureen Baldwin will help you understand the charges against you, the criminal justice system, and help you formulate the best defense possible. She will aggressively represent you to avoid a criminal conviction, and potential long prison or county jail sentences.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

All Felonies
Assault
Burglaries
Domestic Violence
Drug Charges
Drunk Driving
Homicide
Internet Crimes

Misdemeanors
Record Clearance
Sexual Offenses
Theft and Fraud
Three Strikes Cases
White Collar Crimes
Juvenile Offenses
School expulsion hearings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Rated 7.3-very good by peers and clients (by an independent internet rating company
Successful representation of over 2000 Cases
Former Volunteer mediator and Judge Pro Tem Santa Clara county
Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1981
Santa Clara University School of Law, JD 1980
University of Michigan, BA

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