Experienced, Assertive and Meticulous Bay Area Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dedicated Defense Representation from a Former Prosecutor
A conviction for a felony or misdemeanor charge can have serious, life-altering effects on you and your family. You cannot afford to have anything less than an experienced and zealous advocate fighting in your corner.
At the Law Offices of Jennifer Schwartz in San Rafael, we have more than 20 years of experience practicing criminal law. As an experienced trial attorney and former prosecutor with Alameda County District Attorney's office, Ms. Schwartz is not looking just to plea bargain your case but to turn over every stone in your defense. She has the skills, insight and dedication it takes to develop a smart, effective and vigorous defense on your behalf.
We represent clients charged with felonies or misdemeanors across the San Francisco Bay Area, including in Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Solano counties.
Compassionate, client-focused defense.
A Comprehensive Criminal Defense Practice
Avoid the devastating consequences of conviction, which can include jail or prison time, steep fines, loss of employment, injury to your reputation and damage to personal relationships, not to mention loss of your right to drive and vote.
With high-quality and hard-driving representation, you can minimize or altogether avoid these consequences. Ms. Schwartz has 20 years of experience defending clients against state and federal criminal charges, including:
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Particular expertise in the areas of:
- Medical marijuana sale and use
- Navigating the maze of Prop 36 probation, drug diversion and deferred entry of judgment ("DEJ")
A Record of Proven Success
Over the course of her career, Ms. Schwartz has taken over 25 cases to verdict, has had numerous successes in motions to suppress and has maintained a high dismissal rate. Her past victories include:
- Acquittal in a high-profile murder trial in 2008 in Marin County (see the news article from the Marin Independent Journal)
- Dismissal of charges after successful suppression motion in major marijuana cultivation case
- Reversal of death penalty verdict
Contact Us
If you have been charged with a state or federal crime, put our experience to work for you. Call toll free 866-942-0737 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Jail visits are available by appointment. We offer flexible fees for criminal cases, depending on the complexity of your case.
Law Offices of Jennifer Schwartz
1299 Fourth Street, Suite 307
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: 415-233-6143
Toll Free: 866-942-0737
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