John Hinkle is a founding partner of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, having practiced criminal law since 1976. He served as a San Jose Police Officer from 1969 through 1974, gaining valuable experience in relationships with local law enforcement. This law enforcement background gives him unique knowledge of the criminal justice system from both sides, as well as the political knowledge to produce excellent results in the negotiation of cases which might or might not benefit from trial.

He has served as a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior and Municipal Courts in Santa Clara County and serves on the Board of Directors of the Teen Counseling Center of the West Valley (President 1997 and 1998), Pate House, Inc., Alcohol and Drug Recovery Home (President 1995 through 1996), Volunteers In Parole, serving juvenile offenders currently released on parole from the California Youth Authority, having served as president of that organization as well; he is a member of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Founding Member of the California DUI Defense Lawyers, and has served on many committees of the Santa Clara County Bar Association, including the Ethics Committee and the Mediator/Arbitrator Committees.

John Hinkle's experience in defending police and firefighters in their discipline and criminal cases has earned him a following of loyal clients for whom he has successfully represented cases from homicide to petty theft. He maintains a strong focus in sex cases and spousal abuse.

"Good citizens rights are rights that are regularly trampled by ill conceived laws and overly aggressive enforcement."

John is a family man, married with two children. He enjoys playing tennis, golf, playing guitar, mandolin and banjo and is a member of the Peninsulaires, men's barber shop chorus.

John Hinkle has the experience, as Managing Partner of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, to steer your legal problem to the right conclusion, with the right counsel. Call John Hinkle directly for immediate personal contact and advice. (408) 246-5500.

Criminal Law practice areas:

DUI, DMV & Traffic Violations
DUI
1st Offense DUI
2nd Offense DUI
3rd Offense DUI
4th Offense DUI
DUI with Injury
Traffic Misdemeanor
DMV Cases
Assault, Abuse & Sex Crimes
Spousal Abuse
Assault & Battery
Sex Crimes / Child Sexual Abuse
Child Molestation
Rape
Spousal Rape
Child Pornography
Prostitution
Theft & Fraud
Petty Theft
Grand Theft
Theft & Embezzlement
Shop Lifting
Robbery
Burglary
Internet Crimes
Tax Fraud
Mortgage Fraud
Notary Fraud
Mortgage and Notary Fraud
Drugs & Violent Crimes
Drug-Related Offenses
Law & Addiction
Homicide / Murder / Manslaughter
Vehicular Manslaughter
Juvenile Law
Juvenile Law
Juvenile DUI / Underage Drinking
Felonies, Federal & Criminal Records
Reduction of Felonies to Misdemeanors
Expungement / Dismissal of Criminal Records
Federal Cases