Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
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Experienced Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers in Northern California
The Law Offices Of Leon J Mezzetti Jr has dedicated over 30 years to defending clients charged with criminal offenses throughout Northern California. With a background as an Alameda County deputy district attorney, the firm leverages insider knowledge of prosecutorial strategies to build robust defenses. The practice offers 24/7 availability, multilingual support (English, Spanish, Hindi), and personalized representation across multiple office locations.Services include DUI defense, drug crimes, domestic violence, traffic violations, and juvenile offenses. The team combines prosecutorial experience with a commitment to protecting clients' rights and minimizing legal consequences.
Services
DUI Defense
Criminal Defense
Domestic Violence
Drug Crimes
Traffic Tickets
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of criminal defense experience in Northern California courts
- Former Deputy District Attorney with insider prosecutorial knowledge
- 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- Multilingual support in English, Spanish, and Hindi
- Personalized representation with direct attorney access
Services
DUI Defense
Specialized defense for DUI charges with over 30 years of experience handling California DUI cases. Former prosecutor insights help challenge breathalyzer results, negotiate reduced charges, and protect driving privileges. Services include DMV hearing representation and penalty mitigation for first-time and repeat offenses.
Criminal Defense
Comprehensive defense for felony and misdemeanor charges including drug crimes, domestic violence, and white-collar offenses. Former Deputy District Attorney leverages prosecutorial experience to identify case weaknesses. Services include evidence analysis, plea negotiations, and trial representation across Northern California courts.
Domestic Violence
Legal representation for domestic violence accusations and protective order proceedings. Services include restraining order defense, counseling requirement navigation, and criminal charge mitigation. Attorneys handle both victim protection and false accusation defense under California Penal Code 136.2.
Drug Crimes
Defense against drug possession, trafficking, and manufacturing charges under California law. Services include challenging unlawful searches, negotiating reduced sentences, and addressing federal marijuana violations. Attorneys handle cases involving cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin offenses.
Traffic Tickets
Representation for serious traffic offenses including reckless driving, speeding over 100mph, and commercial trucking violations. Services focus on license suspension prevention, insurance rate protection, and point reduction for both personal and commercial drivers in Northern California courts.
People
Leon J. Mezzetti Jr.
Attorney
Criminal defense attorney with 30+ years Northern California experience. Former Deputy District Attorney. Fluent in Spanish. Handles DUI, drug crimes, and domestic violence cases. Available 24/7 for urgent matters.
Ravinder Singh Johal
Staff Attorney
Experienced legal professional supporting criminal defense cases. Works closely with clients on DUI, traffic violations, and misdemeanor charges. Part of 24/7 legal support team.
David A. Barzaga
Of Counsel
Legal advisor specializing in complex criminal defense matters. Provides strategic guidance on felony charges, evidence challenges, and trial preparation across multiple Northern California jurisdictions.
Jennifer Rampton
Attorney
Dedicated criminal defense lawyer handling DUI, domestic violence, and drug crime cases. Focuses on personalized client representation and negotiating favorable plea agreements in Northern California courts.
Questions
What areas does Leon Mezzetti serve?
We serve Northern California including San Jose, Fremont, Pleasanton, Stockton, Modesto, and Merced. Our practice covers Santa Clara, Alameda, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Los Angeles, Solano, and San Mateo counties.
Do you offer 24/7 legal representation?
Yes, our firm provides 24-hour emergency legal services for DUI arrests, domestic violence accusations, and other urgent criminal matters with immediate attorney availability.
What languages are supported?
Our legal team offers services in English, Spanish, and Hindi to accommodate diverse client needs across Northern California.
How much experience do you have with DUI cases?
Our lead attorney has over 30 years of DUI defense experience, including former Deputy District Attorney work, handling thousands of cases since 1979 throughout Northern California.
Can you help with commercial driver violations?
Yes, we specialize in trucking violations including log book issues, overweight citations, and commercial license protection for professional drivers facing points accumulation.
