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Your Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in San Jose
Vijay Law is a dedicated criminal defense firm founded on the principle that every individual deserves zealous, personalized representation against the power of the government. With over a decade of experience handling cases ranging from DUIs to murder, I have built a practice focused on achieving total victory for clients through relentless investigation, trial preparation, and strategic negotiation. My background includes working at the Public Defenders Office, where I developed a reputation for taking complex cases to trial and securing not-guilty verdicts, as well as collaborating with the Innocence Project to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals.I personally manage every case from start to finish, supported by a network of experts and investigators, ensuring clients receive the highest level of advocacy. My expertise extends to understanding the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and I have successfully represented hundreds of immigrant clients. While my practice centers on criminal defense, I also apply my trial skills to family law matters, including domestic violence restraining orders, and select civil cases. My commitment to clients mirrors how I would represent a family membercombining passion, experience, and a results-driven approach to protect their rights and futures.
Services
Criminal Defense
Domestic Violence
DUIs
Theft Crimes
Immigration Consequences
Restraining Orders
Personal Injury
Highlights and features
- I personally handle every case from start to finish, ensuring personalized attention.
- Over a decade of trial experience with a record of not-guilty verdicts in complex cases.
- Expertise in avoiding immigration consequences for non-citizen clients.
- Former public defender with a deep understanding of prosecutorial strategies.
- Aggressive trial preparation maximizes leverage for favorable plea bargains.
Services
Criminal Defense
Vijay Law provides comprehensive criminal defense for misdemeanors and felonies, including DUIs, domestic violence, theft, and serious charges like murder. With a focus on trial preparation, the firm leverages deep knowledge of prosecutorial strategies to secure dismissals, acquittals, or reduced charges. Clients benefit from personalized representation and a track record of success in complex cases.
Immigration Consequences
The firm specializes in mitigating immigration impacts of criminal charges, such as deportation risks or visa issues. By integrating criminal defense with immigration expertise, Vijay Law protects clients' legal status while aggressively defending their criminal cases, ensuring holistic solutions for non-citizens facing charges.
Restraining Orders
Vijay Law handles domestic violence restraining orders (DVROs) and related family law matters. The firms trial experience strengthens cases by preparing for courtroom outcomes, which often leads to favorable settlements. Services include petitioning for or defending against restraining orders while prioritizing client safety and rights.
Personal Injury
The firm represents clients in personal injury cases, applying trial-ready strategies to negotiate fair compensation for injuries caused by others' negligence. While focused on criminal defense, Vijay Law leverages its litigation expertise to advocate for clients in select civil matters, ensuring robust representation in and out of court.
DUI Defense
Specializing in DUI defense, the firm challenges evidence, police procedures, and prosecution tactics to reduce or dismiss charges. With extensive experience in Californias DUI laws, Vijay Law protects clients driving privileges and minimizes long-term consequences like fines, license suspension, or jail time.
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Vijay Dinakar
Attorney
Vijay Dinakar is a trial attorney with over a decade of experience handling criminal defense cases, from DUIs to murder. A former public defender, he has secured numerous not-guilty verdicts and leverages trial skills to negotiate favorable plea deals. He personally manages every case at his firm.
Questions
Will Vijay Dinakar personally handle my case?
Yes, Vijay Dinakar personally manages every case from start to finish, supported by a competent staff and network of experts.
Do you handle immigration-related criminal cases?
Yes, the firm has expert-level knowledge of immigration consequences and works to avoid deportation or visa issues for non-citizen clients.
What types of cases does Vijay Law accept?
The firm handles all misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, including DUIs, domestic violence, theft, and murder, as well as restraining orders and personal injury claims.
How does trial experience benefit plea bargains?
Prosecutors offer better plea deals when they know an attorney is prepared to win at trial, maximizing leverage for favorable outcomes.
Should I talk to law enforcement without an attorney?
No. Always remain silent and request an attorney immediately to avoid self-incrimination or legal risks.
What are your office hours?
The firm is available Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM for client consultations and case management.
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