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"I was pulled over on the 101 near San Jose and charged with a DUI I was sure would cost me my engineering job. Thomas found problems with the breath-test records and got the charge knocked down before trial. He explained every step and never made me feel like a case number."
"My ex made a false domestic violence claim during our custody fight. Thomas went through every text and statement, showed the court the inconsistencies, and the charges were dismissed at the Hall of Justice. I can't put a price on that outcome."
A Santa Clara County professional was arrested for DUI with a BAC over the legal limit, which would have triggered a mandatory licensing-board report. Thomas identified errors in the breath-test calibration records and challenged the lawfulness of the stop. The charge was dismissed before trial and the client kept their career.
A client faced felony DV charges carrying potential prison time, a lifetime firearms ban, and a 52-week program. Thomas found inconsistencies in the accuser's statements across interviews and negotiated a reduction to a misdemeanor with no jail time and no felony on the record — protecting the client's job and custody rights.
Choosing the right legal representation is a serious decision, and I encourage you to carefully consider your options. Here are a few reasons why our firm stands out.
Before founding DefendCA, Thomas served as a Deputy Public Defender — years spent reviewing the same evidence prosecutors rely on and learning exactly where charges are strong and where they fall apart. That's a structural advantage for every Santa Clara County client he represents.
Thomas appears at both the San Jose Hall of Justice and the Palo Alto Courthouse. He knows the prosecutors, understands the judges' tendencies, and has navigated thousands of cases through the Bay Area court system. Generic experience is not the same as deep, case-tested familiarity.
Every defense starts with one question: did law enforcement follow the rules? Thomas scrutinizes every arrest for Fourth and Fifth Amendment violations and procedural errors. When your rights were violated, the resulting evidence can often be suppressed — and suppressed evidence frequently leads to dismissed charges.
Many firms run the same playbook for every client. Thomas doesn't. He builds a strategy around your circumstances — your profession, your family, and the outcome that matters most to you. Some clients need a full dismissal; others need a reduction that preserves a professional license.
At large firms you meet a partner once, then get handed to a junior associate. At DefendCA, Thomas handles your case personally from the first call to the final court appearance — so you always know what's happening and always have direct access to the attorney who knows it inside and out.
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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