Experienced San Jose Defense Attorneys
“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.
Meet our Defense Team
We invite you to read more about each attorney’s background, case results, and client philosophy in their individual profiles. You’ll see why VIB Law is consistently top-rated and how we live up to our motto of being “big enough to fight for you, small enough to care.”
Together, Patrick and Riccardo have built VIB Law into Northern California’s premier criminal defense firm. Between them: decades of trial wins, and a deep commitment to clients. When you hire VIB Law, the attorney you meet is the attorney who will represent you in court – you won’t be passed off to a junior lawyer. Our partners often collaborate on cases, combining their strengths to achieve the best result for you.
Patrick Valencia
Senior Partner, Criminal Defense Attorney
- 40+ years experience; former Santa Clara County Juvenile Probation officer.
- Renowned for expertise in Juvenile Crimes and Domestic Violence defense (San Jose Magazine’s “Juvenile Attorney of the Year” winner).
Has defended thousands of cases from petty theft to homicide. Judge Pro Tem in Juvenile Court.
Riccardo Ippolito
Partner, Criminal Defense Attorney
- 30+ years experience covering a wide range of practice areas.
- Expert on Sex Crimes – literally wrote the book on defending sex crime cases (“Strategies for Defending Sex Crimes”).
Awarded “Top Lawyers in California” by American Lawyer Media for excellence in sex crime defense.
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