3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Jose, CA

Mr. Javier Rios is an amazing attorney. For the past 20 months, Mr. Rios has been handling my case and he clearly communicated at every step of the process. As a non-immigrant in the US, the amount of stress, I went through when this case initially started was too much. But, when I reached out to Mr. Rios, he provided me with all the possible options, and after understanding every aspect, we started working on one of the options. Finally, after finishing various tasks provided by the court today I am relaxed that the case is closed with the best possible result. It was a long journey but Mr. Rios made sure that the process is always clear and smooth for me. He is a great attorney with clear directions, dedication, and care for the client l. I would recommend him to anyone who is going through a tough time. - GK

Mr Rios is in my humble opinion the best criminal defense attorney in the Santa Clara area. He is a patient listener, very articulate, and compassionate. He is very experienced and knows the process in and out and constantly and regularly follows up on the case. A frivolous and unfounded accusation was made against me and Mr Rios helped me get the best outcome possible for my case. I can't recommend him highly enough. - R.M.

I am beyond satisfied with the work and help that Mr. Rios provided. I needed an Attorney for a DUI. I searched google and there he was. Very friendly and professional. He stuck with me through the whole pandemic. Even when the courts were shut down. The process was long but Rios was there the whole time letting me know that everything would be alright. Mr. Rios thank you for everything you did for me. I cant thank you enough. I appreciate the help. - SF

I had the privilege of being represented by Rabin Nabizadeh at Summit Defense, and I cannot speak highly enough of his expertise and dedication. From the very beginning, Rabin fought tirelessly on my behalf, ultimately getting my case reduced to a misdemeanor—an outcome I am incredibly grateful for. What truly set Rabin apart was his constant availability and support. No matter the time of day, he was there to answer questions, explain the process, and provide reassurance during one of the most stressful periods of my life. His professionalism, compassion, and strategic thinking made a world of difference. If you’re looking for a superior criminal defense attorney, I wholeheartedly recommend Rabin Nabizadeh and the team at Summit Defense. You will be in the best hands.

Although, I hope I won’t need an attorney again, I believe I have gained a life long trust worthy attorney to refer to all my friends and family when they need reliable and excellent service. Rabin Nabizadeh is a gem of an attorney! He got my case dismissed and I didn’t even have to show up to court! The police had totally twisted the entire story and statements in this case, but I was able to convey the reality of the situation through guidance from Rabin! Thank you so much, Rabin and Summit Defense! Special thank you to Ms. Fara Karim. Her responsiveness really put my mind at ease.

If you need an attorney and his team to help you remain calm during difficult times of criminal, legal issues, Rabin is your guy! He is definitely an expert and definitely knows the court systems. My husband and I were involved in a simple domestic dispute and for no reason, my husband was arrested by the police! We were so worried and appalled! Fortunately, Rabin worked very quickly and got the case rejected! We were able to move on quickly from this stressful ordeal. You’re such a life saver! Many thanks to Summit Defense for getting this crisis nipped in the bud!