San Jose

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Richard Pointer is a seasoned and trial tested criminal defense trial attorney with over 24 years experience practicing exclusively criminal law. He is a certified Criminal Law Specialist, California State Bar Board of Legal Certification, as a Criminal Law Specialist. Richard tried cases more than 100 felony trials and many more misdemeanor trials in both State and Federal Courts throughout California. He has represented clients in major felony drug conspiracy/manufacturing charges, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and child pornography cases, homicides, three-strike cases, sexual assault, fraud, DUI and theft cases as well as numerous other cases. He is respected by Judges, District Attorneys and his peers alike for his dedication, negotiating, trial skills and professionalism. Mr. Pointer's high client satisfaction and referral rate is due not only to his knowledge and skills, but to his dedication to achieve the best outcome for his clients, a willingness to provide personal attention, and to communicate with his clients and their families.