At VIB Law, our award-winning criminal defense attorneys bring over 75 years of combined experience to fight for you practicing in courts around Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Country courthouses. We are the largest and most successful criminal defense firm in Northern California – yet we pride ourselves on personal attention: “Big enough to fight for you, small enough to care.”
Our team of seasoned defense lawyers provide a proactive, aggressive, client-centered approach to every case. We have successfully defended thousands of clients and earned recognition for excellence in our fields. For example, partner Riccardo Ippolito was named one of the “Top Lawyers in California”, and partner Patrick Valencia was honored as “Juvenile Attorney of the Year” by San Jose Magazine.
Our Criminal Defense Attorneys
Patrick Valencia
Riccardo Ippolito
“Forget the Rest, Hire the Best!!” – At VIB Law, this isn’t just a slogan, it’s how we operate. We are a modern Silicon Valley criminal defense firm with a proactive, aggressive, client-centered approach to every case. Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience successfully defending clients in the Bay Area.
Why Choose VIB LAW
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Decades of Experience
Over 75 years combined in criminal law – from misdemeanors to high-stakes felonies, state or federal. We’ve seen it all and prevailed in cases other firms thought unwinnable.
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Top Credentials
Award-winning lawyers, and published author in defense strategies. Our attorneys are frequently recognized as San Jose’s top criminal defenders.
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Client Trust & Results
The majority of our new clients come from referrals – past clients or even other lawyers who trust us with serious cases. Check out our client testimonials below to see how we’ve helped people in situations like yours.
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Aggressive & Proactive
We don’t “wait and see.” We intervene immediately – gathering evidence, contacting witnesses, and, when possible, influencing charging decisions before they’re set in stone. From day one, we craft a strategy to protect you.
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Client-Centered Service
You will work directly with a partner attorney at our firm – the lawyer you hire is the lawyer who represents you in court. We maintain close communication (calls and emails returned same day) and treat clients with compassion and respect (we know your life is on the line).
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Stay Out Of Jail
We completely dedicate ourselves to protecting the future and freedom of our clients. We look for alternatives for jail for all of our clients. These options include electronic monitoring, weekend work or community service, residential treatment, or other innovative sentencing ideas. We know the justice system in Silicon Valley.
Contact Us Today
We’re ready to stand by you 24/7 and fight for you when it matters most.
Take the First Step to Protect Your Future: Schedule a free, confidential consultation. An experienced defense attorney will listen to your story and outline a plan – at no charge. We offer flexible scheduling (evenings or weekends) and payment plans, because everyone deserves top-quality defense regardless of budget.
For Urgent Matters:
Call: (408) 920-9720 or Toll-Free: 1-877-766-5245