About

Jesse J. Garcia Attorney at Law

We provide our clients with seasoned criminal defense. We offer aggressive and exceptional defense throughout the entire process—from arraignment to preliminary hearing, trial, and appeal, if necessary.

Our attorney, Jesse J. Garcia, understands that our clients are normal people who, through unfortunate events, find themselves in our office seeking defense against sobering criminal charges. We take the time to listen to the stories and circumstances that have brought them to this place and use those details to craft a solid defense on their behalf. Our focus is to help clients move past their legal troubles and begin reassembling their lives.

Jesse J. Garcia

Partner

For the past 50 years, Jesse Garcia has been a criminal defense attorney practicing in state and federal courts throughout California and the West Coast.

During law school, Mr. Garcia clerked in the office of the San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation's Mission District Office. After graduating from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 1974, he received a Regional Herbert Smith Fellowship and practiced law with Legal Services in the San Joaquin Valley. He then joined the Alameda County Public Defender's Office in 1975.

In 1981, Mr. Garcia moved into private practice, focusing exclusively on criminal defense. He has represented defendants charged with every crime imaginable, including:

Murder
Vehicular Homicide
Drug Offenses
Sex Crimes
Violent Crimes of All Types

Since entering private practice, Mr. Garcia has developed expertise in white-collar crimes, including software piracy and commercial fraud.

Mr. Garcia approaches each case as a unique challenge, crafting a defense based on the specific circumstances of each case. For cases involving allegations of domestic violence or sexual assault, Jesse Garcia aggressively defends his clients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

Mr. Garcia's juvenile practice incorporates restorative justice principles focusing on rehabilitation. His diverse practice draws clients from many communities, including individuals with identifiable gang affiliations.

The diversity of cases has taken Jesse Garcia into federal courts throughout California and the Pacific Northwest and state courts throughout Northern, Central, and Southern California. He has consistently succeeded in 50 years of practice on the West Coast.

Professional Overview of Jesse J. Garcia

Bar Admissions

California, 1974

Education

University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California
Honors: Regional Herbert Smith Fellowship

Honors and Awards

Reginald Heber Smith Community Law Fellow, 1974 – Present
Super Lawyers of Northern California, 2010 – Present
Super Lawyers of Northern California, 2011 – Present

Professional Associations and Memberships

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Alameda County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation's Mission District Office, Clerk, 1972 to 1974
San Joaquin County Legal Aid Society, Staff Attorney, 1974 to 1975
Alameda County Public Defender's Office, Assistant Public Defender, 1975 to 1980