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Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges is never easy.  Criminal convictions carry serious consequences, including prison or county jail sentences, fines, and probation conditions.

Mr. Velez has worked as a deputy district attorney for the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, as a deputy public defender for the Sonoma County Public Defender's Office, and as a criminal appellate attorney.  He brings his years of experience to his criminal practice, where he aggressively fights for individuals accused of criminal offenses in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Mr. Velez represents individuals accused of misdemeanor and vehicular offenses, including the following:

  • driving under the influence (dui)

  • assault and battery

  • theft

  • drug offenses

  • vandalism

  • criminal threats

  • hit and run

  • driving on a suspended license

  • probation violations

For a free and confidential telephone consultation, you may contact Mr. Velez at (415) 342-4125.