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.
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