Business Details
45 Years
experience
Experienced Criminal Defense in San Jose
With over four decades of dedicated service, our law firm stands as a pillar of legal excellence in criminal defense. Founded on principles of constitutional integrity and client advocacy, we combine extensive trial experience with a deep understanding of California's legal landscape. Our practice focuses on protecting individual rights through strategic representation in domestic violence, juvenile law, expungement, sex crimes, and dependency cases.We prioritize personalized attention, leveraging our deep relationships within the legal system to achieve optimal outcomes. Our commitment to justice is reflected in our track record of reducing charges, securing dismissals, and advocating for rehabilitation-focused solutions in juvenile matters. Transparency, ethical practice, and unwavering support for clients underpin every case we handle.
Services
Domestic Violence Defense
Juvenile Law Representation
Criminal Record Expungement
Sex Crime Defense
Dependency Court Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized criminal defense experience in California courts
- Proven success in complex felony and juvenile cases with rehabilitation focus
- Strategic evidence presentation that secured charges dropped for insufficient evidence
- Deep understanding of local legal system relationships and procedures
- Personalized advocacy with documented success in bail reduction and charge mitigation
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished
What people say
Aggressive representation
Patient and understanding
Charges dropped for insufficient evidence
Bail reduction success
Family-focused advocacy
Services
Domestic Violence Defense
We provide strategic defense against domestic violence charges, focusing on evidence verification and credibility assessment. Our approach includes timeline corroboration, witness interviews, and pre-filing interventions to prevent charge escalation. With deep knowledge of Santa Clara County prosecutorial patterns, we work to protect clients' rights while addressing underlying relationship dynamics.
Juvenile Law Representation
Our juvenile defense focuses on rehabilitation over punishment through alternative sentencing options. We advocate for mental health resources and educational support while protecting minors' futures from permanent criminal records. With 40+ years of court experience, we navigate dependency proceedings and delinquency cases with sensitivity to family needs.
Criminal Record Expungement
We help clients achieve legal fresh starts through expungement proceedings. Our process includes eligibility assessment, probation compliance verification, and court documentation preparation. We specialize in overcoming barriers to employment and housing by legally sealing past convictions that no longer serve public interest.
Sex Crime Defense
Our defense strategy challenges sex crime allegations through forensic evidence review and witness credibility analysis. We address false accusations, consent issues, and procedural violations while mitigating registration requirements. We combine trial experience with negotiation skills to reduce charges and avoid lifelong sentencing consequences.
Dependency Court Advocacy
We represent families in child protective services proceedings, focusing on reunification and parental rights preservation. Our approach includes medical evidence review, custody arrangement planning, and demonstrating parental capacity improvements. We work closely with social services to create safe, stable environments for children.
People
Wesley Schroeder, Attorney At Law
Attorney at Law
With 40+ years of criminal defense experience, Wesley Schroeder specializes in domestic violence, juvenile law, and sex crime defense. A former public defender, he's handled 12,000+ cases including 200+ jury trials. He teaches criminal law at Santa Clara University and serves as a Stanford Law School moot court judge.
Questions
What areas of law does Wesley Schroeder specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense for domestic violence, sex crimes, juvenile offenses, and dependency court cases, along with criminal record expungement services.
How does the firm handle juvenile defense cases?
We focus on rehabilitation through alternative sentencing, mental health resources, and record protection while advocating for educational and family stability.
Can expungement help with employment opportunities?
Yes, our expungement process legally seals past convictions to improve employment, housing, and licensing prospects while maintaining public safety.
What makes this firm different from other criminal defense attorneys?
With 40+ years of local court experience and 12,000+ handled cases, we combine deep legal system knowledge with personalized advocacy and proven charge reduction strategies.
How does the firm approach sex crime defense?
We challenge evidence credibility, assess consent factors, and address procedural violations while working to minimize lifelong consequences through strategic negotiations and trials.
What are the firm's office hours?
Our San Jose office operates Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with after-hours consultations available by appointment.
