Attorney Profiles


Richard P. Pointer 
2007 W. Hedding Street
Suite 100
San Jose, California 95128
 

Communication Center 
Phone: (408) 246-5500
(800) 646-1222 (Toll Free)
E-mail: Email Me
Fax: (408) 246-1051
Web site: http://www.hjpmcivillaw.com
http://www.hjpmlaw.com
http://www.hinklelaw.com
http://www.criminaldefenseattorney4sanjose.com


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Richard Pointer is a seasoned and effective criminal defense trial attorney with over 24 years experience practicing exclusively criminal law. 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, 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.

DUI, DMV & Traffic Violations:
DUI
1st Offense DUI
2nd Offense DUI
3rd Offense DUI
4th Offense DUI
DUI with Injury
Traffic Offenses
DMV Cases
Assault, Abuse & Sex Crimes:
Spousal Abuse
Assault & Battery
Sex Crimes / Child Sexual Abuse
Child Pornography
Prostitution
Theft & Fraud:
Theft & Embezzlement
Robbery
Burglary
Internet Crimes
Tax 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

Current Employment Position(s):
Partner
Areas of Practice:
White Collar Crimes
Drug-Related Cases
DUI, DWI, DMV
Federal Cases & Tax Fraud
Juvenile & Dependency
Misdemeanors & Felonies
Spousal & Child Abuse
Sex Offenses
Criminal Defense
Felonies
Assault and Battery
Domestic Violence
Bar Admissions:
California, 1979
Education:
Occidental University


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member


State Bar of California
Member


Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member


National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member


California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member


Santa Clara County Criminal Defense Bar
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Internal Revenue Service, Revenue Agent


Pro Bono Activities:
Mentor, Volunteers In Parole of Santa Clara County
Languages:
Spanish

The San Jose, California, law offices of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel represents employees, employers, businesses, and injured individuals in Santa Clara County, San Benito County, San Mateo County, Monterey County, Alameda County, and San Francisco County. Clients come to us from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including communities such as Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Palo Alto, San Mateo, Salinas, Monterey, San Benito, Hollister, San Juan Bautista, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, San Martin, and Morgan Hill, Redwood City, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Newark, and Hayward.


Main Office
2007 W. Hedding St., Ste. 100
San Jose, CA 95128
Ph: (408) 246-5500
Toll-free: (800) 646-1222
Fax: (408) 246-1051

Gilroy Office
7539 Eigleberry St.
Gilroy, CA 95020
Ph: (408) 848-5910
Toll-free: (800) 646-1222
Fax: (408) 246-1051

Visit our criminal law website. DUI/DMV, Drugs, Theft, Fraud, Sex Crimes.