Hamasaki Law

John Hamasaki helped me through a very difficult time. I live in Oakland and he helped me resolve a case in the Alameda County courts.nnHe really takes time to get to know you as a person, which is so very important, because the criminal justice system is designed to alienate and intimidate you into pleading guilty. I discovered that the old adage, "innocent until proven guilty" definitely isn't respected in american courts -- judges, prosecutors, and bailiffs treat you like trash when there are charges against you, long before you are convicted of anything. As someone who was completely new to the criminal justice system, their mind tricks totally worked on me and I was ready to go to jail for sure.nnJohn really took time to get to know me as a person, and what my values are, and by doing so he helped me see myself as so much more than a criminal. Because of his humanizing approach, I came to put a lot of trust in him. John helped me see through the prosecution's puffery, he helped me understand which aspects of the charges were grossly overblown, and what the more realistic outcomes would be.nnJohn is also a consummate professional, a real legal nerd. And I mean that in the best way possible!! He has a meticulous understanding of court processes. You definitely want a lawyer who sees all the possible angles and tactics to get a favorable resolution for your case. nnJohn is also quite capable when it comes to speaking before a court and doing all that trial stuff, too. We didn't end up going to trial, but he did do a pre-trial hearing for me in which two witnesses were cross-examined. I saw from that experience that he shows up prepared, he knows how to construct the arguments he wants to make through witness testimony. At the same time, his thinking is flexible and agile: when the judge or witness are uncooperative, he can still keep the cross-examination moving.nnAll in all, John Hamasaki is a thorough gentleman! I highly recommend his services!

John Hamasaki took on my politically potentially sensitive case on principle, and he stuck with principle throughout. He was present, thoughtful, non-judgmental, and committed to my interests. Even after seeing my case through to a positive outcome, he followed up with me to make sure that all the aftermath of my case were resolved. He's a responsible, easy-to-work-with attorney.

John Hamasaki is without a doubt the most professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area. Within a few moments of meeting with John it was clear that he was extremely passionate about his work and that he had a commitment to the defense of the diverse members of our Bay Area community. He was easy to work with and went above and beyond the call of service on multiple occasions in my defense. John makes the legal process seem simple and is able to effectively explain the otherwise highly confusing judicial system/legal jargon. Despite my rapid firing of questions via e-mail or via phone throughout my case, John was always patient and calm and most importantly quick to respond! John never hesitated in his willingness and confidence to fight and win my case. Never once did I feel uncomfortable in explaining the facts of my case to John. He was honest and understanding; never once making me feel like a "criminal". He very thoughtfully and analytically determined the best course of action to take in my defense, which ended up producing a positive result in court. After contacting a number of other lawyers in the area, John had the quickest response time, was the most affordable, and was the most professional. It is rare to find an attorney that is not only trustworthy but that is truly invested in the well being of his clients. It is with deep gratitude and respect that I recommend John to any persons in need of criminal defense.

John and his team are an exceptional group of people with all the right qualities. Back in November of 2015, my grandmother and myself were in need of a good lawyer for my father. I called around and felt helpless until I spoke with John. He helped me understand the process that needed to take place, he showed that he cared about my father and his future and he took initiative. John and his team were great supports, as well as great communicators. I highly recommend Hamasaki Law.

Highly recommend! Hired John to work on a self defense case for my father. He was falsely accused of brandishing a firearm and threatening someone's life with it when all he was doing was protecting himself from a hostile customer. The customer wanted to fight, and my dad is 63 years old.nJohn made our family feel confident in our case. When surveillance was pulled there was no audio and it could've been the perfect storm. John helped us work out every inch of the case with precision. We postponed a few hearings but it was worth the strategic moves because both the felony and misdemeanor were dismissed. We never saw trial! Definitely have John on your side if you're looking for someone you can trust.