William A. Chestnut | San Jose Criminal Lawyer

Society is becoming less tolerant. The legal system continues to get tougher on individual civil liberties. As a result, more people are being convicted of crimes every year-people who might not have faced such harsh penalties in the past. Tougher sentences, mandated by sentencing guidelines, mean that more people are serving longer sentences than ever before-sentences that may not fit the crime.

If you have been charged with a crime in California, you shouldn't gamble with the justice system. You value your freedom. You need to take action to protect it.

San Jose criminal defense attorney William Chestnut has 30 years of experience defending the rights of the accused in California, and he has defended thousands of clients.

Don't ever talk to the police before talking to an attorney. When you choose a criminal defense lawyer, choose one who:

- is committed to strict confidentiality

- will take the time to listen, return your phone calls, and give you honest, practical advice

- will perform a thorough, independent investigation of your case

- has the experience, skill, and positive professional relationships to be a strong advocate for you with police and prosecutors

- has the ability to formulate a defense that will capture the attention of jurors

Attorney Chestnut is dedicated to just this type of personal service, trust, hard work and powerful advocacy.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney at Law	The Law Offices Of William A. Chestnut	San Jose	1977-Present
Adult Probation Officer	County of Santa Clara	Santa Clara	1970-1976

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Santa Clara University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1975
Chapman University	M.S.	Counseling	1975
University of California at Davis	B.A.		1965

State / Court	Date
California	1976

• Member, Better Business Bureau, 2010-Present

• BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1976) Licensed as Attorney in California. Verified with California Bar Association.	January 21, 2015

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