San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a crime in San Jose, you could be facing jail or prison, fines, loss of licensure, and a criminal record. The more serious the crime, the graver the consequences. You need to take your criminal charges seriously, and without question, you need competent legal representation. Edward N. Ajlouny provides individuals who have been arrested or charged with a crime much more than that. With over 25 years of legal experience, attorney Ajlouny has taken on some of the toughest state and federal criminal cases in the region. Call now to discuss the circumstances of your arrest with attorney Ajlouny.

Criminal Defense

Building a Criminal Defense

If you’ve been charged with a state or federal crime, the burden of proof is on the prosecution. Whether it’s a DUI, a drug crime, domestic violence, or some other violent crime, when Edward N. Ajlouny accepts a case, he starts with a thorough interview with you, the defendant. Once he understands the circumstances around your arrest from your perspective, he begins a review of the discovery evidence against you, including witness statements, police reports, and the probable cause affidavit. He will depose the witnesses to expose flaws in the prosecutorial case. Once he knows everything that you’re up against, he will begin to develop a legal strategy based on his experience and what he knows will work. Some legal defenses that have been proven to work  in criminal cases include:

  • Challenging the legality of a stop
  • Challenging a search of a car, premises, or person
  • Contesting coerced statements
  • Filing motions to suppress illegal evidence
  • Contesting the veracity of witness statements
  • Disputing the probable cause for arrest

In the end, a defense attorney has to raise reasonable doubt to win a case, and Mr. Ajlouny is adept at creating that doubt. If after a critical review of the evidence against you, attorney Ajlouny believes that negotiating a plea is in your best interest, he will work hard to get you the best reduction of charges possible. 

Numerous federal agencies will often investigate federal crimes, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), the DEA, the IRS and the Secret Service. These agencies and federal prosecutors will work their absolute hardest to make sure that you face the maximum sentencing available; that is why it is so important that you contact an attorney. When you work with me, Edward N. Ajlouny, you will be working with an experienced and aggressive San Jose criminal lawyer who is well-versed in the criminal defense system. I will fight to defend your case and push to get you reduced sentencing or even to get the charges against you dropped. Federal crimes are very serious and if you are being investigated, you need to contact my firm and speak with a San Jose federal crimes lawyer as soon as possible.

Have you been charged with a federal crime? These very serious crimes often carry heavier penalties than those charged at a state level. Federal crimes usually carry a minimum sentencing of at least five years in federal prison. This sentencing can, of course, increase depending on the crime that was committed and the particular circumstances that it was committed under. Although there are specific crimes which carry federal charges, crimes that are committed on federal property or on Indian reservations automatically become a federal crime.

Under Title 18 of the United States Code, literally thousands of offenses can be considered a federal crime. These crimes range from postal service tampering to espionage. Some of the more common federal crimes include drug transportation to and from the United States and money-related crimes such as tax evasion, counterfeiting and bank robberies. If you have been involved in a federal crime or are being investigated for a federal offenses, it is of the utmost importance that you contact an aggressive San Jose federal crimes attorney who will fight for your case.

Violations of California law are tried in the state courts. If you’re arrested in San Jose, your case will be adjudicated through the Santa Clara County court system. Most people know that federal crimes are serious, but violations of state law can also carry heavy sentences and fines. State crimes can range from misdemeanor offenses, like DUI and petit theft, all the way up to life felonies like homicide. Edward N. Ajlouny defends clients against the following charges:

  • Drug Crimes
  • DUI
  • Gang Crimes
  • Felonies
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Misdemeanors
  • Sex Crimes
  • Theft
  • Violent Crimes
  • Domestic Violence
  • Kidnapping
  • Stalking
  • Child Abuse
  • Robbery
  • Burglary

This is not an all-inclusive list. If you don’t see your charge listed, contact our law office to inquire. 

Have you been charged with a federal crime? These very serious crimes often carry heavier penalties than those charged at a state level. Federal crimes usually carry a minimum sentencing of at least five years in federal prison. This sentencing can, of course, increase depending on the crime that was committed and the particular circumstances that it was committed under. Although there are specific crimes that carry federal charges, crimes that are committed on federal property or on Indian reservations automatically become a federal crime.

Title 18 of the U.S. Code

Under Title 18 of the United States Code, literally thousands of offenses can be considered a federal crime. These crimes range from postal service tampering to espionage. Some of the more common federal crimes include drug transportation to and from the United States and money-related crimes such as tax evasion, counterfeiting, and bank robberies. If you have been involved in a federal crime or are being investigated for a federal offense, it is of the utmost importance that you contact an aggressive San Jose federal crimes attorney who will fight for your case.

Numerous federal agencies will often investigate federal crimes, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.), the DEA, the IRS, and the Secret Service. These agencies and federal prosecutors will work their absolute hardest to make sure that you face the maximum sentencing available; that is why it is so important that you contact an attorney.

Aggressive Result-Oriented Criminal Law Representation

There is someone on your side who can help guide you through the tangled web called the criminal justice system. Attorney Ajlouny knows the law, and more importantly, he knows the system.

While at the D.A.’s office, Attorney Ajlouny worked on the Legal Research Team and later the Three Strikes Team. Therefore, he knows the charging policies and standards of the D.A.’s office extremely well. When you hire his office, you can rest assured that you have an aggressive and devoted advocate on your side fighting to preserve your rights and freedom. If you seek an experienced and dedicated San Jose criminal defense attorney with extensive criminal law experience, who is also affordable, call our office and he will work very hard to safeguard your constitutional rights.

San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer for Federal and State Crimes

When you work with Edward N. Ajlouny, you will be working with an experienced and aggressive San Jose criminal lawyer who is well-versed in the criminal defense system. He will fight to defend your case and push to get you reduced sentencing or even to get the charges against you dropped. Federal crimes are very serious and if you are being investigated, you need to contact our firm and speak with a San Jose federal crimes lawyer as soon as possible.

Federal and State Crimes

Also Offering Aggressive Dedicated Family Law Representation

The law office of Edward N. Ajlouny has a unique approach to family law cases. Rather than fanthe flames of anger and tension between former couples, he seeks common ground with theother side to promote settlement and calm resolutions to issues like difficult child custodymatters or dividing marital assets.

Attorney Ajlouny’s extensive trial skills let the other side know that if they are not reasonable intheir demands or goals, they will be in for a terrific fight in court and often come out the loser.Family law cases are too expensive and last too long. He focuses on quickly obtaining the aimsand goals that benefit your family the most. By being a straight shooter, Attorney Ajlouny gainsthe trust of opposing counsel and urges them to convince their client to be reasonable in theiraims and goals as well, always remembering that the best interests of the children are ofparamount concern.

If you seek an aggressive, yet fair and reasonable attorney, for your criminal defense or familylaw needs, you will be glad you chose the Law Offices of Edward N. Ajlouny.

Edward N. Ajlouny, Attorney at Law

I proudly served in the Marine Corps (Res.) over 30 years ago. What the Marines taught me wasthat dedication to excellence, properly focused aggression and hard work will win the dayagainst opponents in any arena.

After over 20 years of successfully litigating all types of criminal cases for my many clients,oftentimes there was a Family Law component to those cases. The trial skills I have acquired inthe criminal courts have given me the edge in all types of family law litigation as well.

Now, I offer a full-service trial litigation practice in both criminal and family law. Succinct,focused, and aggressive advocacy in both courts has won the day for my clients time and again,such that they want me in their corner anytime there is a legal problem that needs fixing.