Richard P. Pointer, Attorney

Richard Pointer is a seasoned and acclaimed 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 Certifications, one of very few lawyers to have achieved this distinction. His cases have included more than 100 felony trials and hundreds of misdemeanor trials in both State and Federal Courts. He has represented clients in major felony drug conspiracy/manufacturing charges, homicides, three-strike cases, sexual assault, fraud, DUI and theft cases as well as numerous other cases statewide. 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.

Mr. Pointer was admitted to the California Bar in 1979, having served as a Revenue Agent for the Internal Revenue Service prior to and after his admission to the Bar. He is a graduate of Occidental University and a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association. In addition to being a member of the State Bar of California, a certified criminal alw specialist, State Bar of Californial Board of Specialists, he is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He is also a member of the Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Bar. He volunteers his time as a mentor for the Volunteers In Parole of Santa Clara County, as well as many other volunteer organizations.

Mr. Pointer, a partner in the firm, speaks Spanish fluently and is an avid fly fisherman.

Assault, Abuse & Sex Crimes:
Spousal Abuse
Assault & Battery
Sex Crimes / Child Sexual Abuse
Child Pornography
Prostitution
Theft & Fraud:
Petty Theft/ Shoplifting and Grand Theft
Theft & Embezzlement
Mortgage Fraud
Drug Programs
Prop 36
Robbery
Burglary
Internet Crimes
Tax Fraud
Drugs & Violent Crimes:
Drug-Related Offenses
Law & Addiction
Homicide / Murder / Manslaughter
Vehicular Manslaughter
Juvenile Law:
Juvenile Crimes
Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking
Felonies, Federal & Criminal Records:
Reduction of Felonies to Misdemeanors
Expungement / Dismissal of Criminal Records
Federal Cases
Federal Trial Lawyer
Sex Cases
Pornography (possession and distribution)
Money and Internet crimes
Drug cases, manufacturing, possession for sale
DUI, DMV & Traffic Violations:
DUI
1st Offense DUI
2nd Offense DUI
3rd Offense DUI
4th Offense DUI
DUI with Injury
Traffic Offenses
DMV Cases

• State Bar of California, Member
  State Bar Board of Legal Specializations, Certified Criminal Specialist
  Santa Clara County Bar Association, Member
  National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member (NACDL)
  California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Member
  California Public Defenders Association, Member
  Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Bar, Member

• Elite Lawyers, Criminal Defense, 2016
  Martindale-Hubbell, Distinguished Rating, 2016

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