Charged in San Mateo? Every hour matters. Attorney Thomas Greenberg
former San Mateo County Deputy Public Defender knows how prosecutors build their cases,
and he uses that inside knowledge to defend yours. Free consultation. Available 24/7.
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Recognized for excellence in criminal defense representation
Deep knowledge of local courts and legal procedures
Trusted by clients and recognized by industry professionals
I was arrested on a DUI coming off the 101 near Hillsdale and genuinely thought my nursing career was over. Thomas got the charge reduced before it ever went to trial. He was upfront about what to expect at every stage and never made me feel like just a case number. I still have my license."
My ex made a false domestic violence accusation during our custody dispute. I was terrified of what a conviction would mean for my kids. Thomas went through every piece of evidence, exposed the inconsistencies in her statements, and the charges were fully dismissed at the Redwood City courthouse. I can't put a price on that outcome."
A San Mateo RN was arrested for DUI near the Hillsdale corridor with a BAC reading over the legal limit. A conviction would have triggered a mandatory BRN report and likely cost her nursing license. Thomas identified procedural errors in the breathalyzer calibration records and challenged the lawfulness of the initial traffic stop. The charge was dismissed before trial and the client kept her career.
A San Mateo County client faced felony domestic violence charges that carried potential state prison time, a lifetime firearms ban, and a 52-week batterer's program. Thomas reviewed the police report, identified inconsistencies in the alleged victim's statements across multiple interviews, and successfully negotiated a reduction to a misdemeanor with no jail time and no felony on his record protecting his job and custody rights.
Before founding DefendCA, Thomas Greenberg served as a San Mateo County Deputy Public Defender. He spent years inside the system reviewing the same evidence prosecutors rely on, watching how law enforcement builds cases, and learning exactly where charges are strong and where they fall apart. That experience is not something you can replicate with years of defense work alone. It is a genuine, structural advantage for every San Mateo client he represents.
Thomas has appeared at both San Mateo County courthouses the Southern Branch in Redwood City and the Northern Branch in South San Francisco for over two decades. He knows the prosecutors, understands the judges' tendencies, and has navigated thousands of cases through this specific court system. Generic Bay Area experience is not the same as deep, case-tested familiarity with San Mateo County courts.
Every defense starts with one question: did law enforcement follow the rules? Thomas scrutinizes every arrest for Fourth Amendment violations (unlawful search and seizure), Fifth Amendment violations (failure to advise Miranda rights), and procedural errors in how evidence was collected and handled. When your constitutional rights were violated, the evidence that follows can often be suppressed and suppressed evidence frequently leads to dismissed charges.
Many law firms run the same defense playbook for every client. Thomas doesn't. He reviews the evidence specific to your arrest, identifies the weakest points in the prosecution's case, and builds a strategy around your individual circumstances including your profession, your family situation, and what outcome matters most to you. Some clients need a full dismissal. Others need a reduction that preserves a professional license. Your defense reflects your priorities.
At large multi-attorney firms, you often meet a partner at the first consultation and then get handed off to a junior associate or paralegal for the actual work. At DefendCA, Thomas handles your case personally from the first call to the final court appearance. You will always know what is happening with your case, and you will always have direct access to the attorney who knows it inside and out.
Thomas Greenberg is a UC Berkeley graduate who has spent his entire legal career in San Mateo County. His office at 605 Middlefield Road in Redwood City is minutes from the Hall of Justice. He appears at the San Mateo County Superior Court regularly not occasionally. When your job, your family, your professional license, and your freedom are at risk, you need an attorney who has spent two decades in the exact courthouse that will decide your case. That is DefendCA. Call today for a free consultation: (650) 242-0021.
In most cases, time is not on your side. You need someone to fight for your rights today. We welcome the opportunity to speak to you regarding your case.
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