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Criminal Defense Overview

Northern California Criminal Law Attorneys

DUI ● Fraud and Theft ● Assault and Violent Crimes ● Drug Crimes ● Sex Crimes

Whether you are facing felony or misdemeanor charges, you will receive a strong defense from the experienced criminal law attorneys at Bonjour, Thorman, Baray & Billingsley. We defend people in state and federal courts in Northern California.

Founding attorneys Jules Bonjour and Michael Thorman are Northern California Super Lawyers in criminal defense, as well as certified criminal law specialists. They each bring more than 30 years of defense experience to your case.

From our offices in Hayward, Fremont and Pleasanton, we defend adults and juveniles.

Violent Crimes

  • Murder and Assault: Our trial lawyers have handled more than fifty murder cases in the San Francisco Bay area. That's experience few law firms can match.
  • Domestic Violence: Domestic assault cases often involve more than just the criminal charges; family issues must also need to be addressed. Our lawyers are prepared to help you in both areas.

Fraud and Embezzlement: If you have been charged with a white-collar crime such as fraud or embezzlement, your job, your professional license, your reputation and your freedom are at stake. We defend people in financial crime cases, including healthcare fraud, tax fraud, and mortgage fraud.

DUI Defense: DUI is common, but it's still very serious. At Bonjour, Thorman, Baray & Billingsley we work hard to prevent your license from being suspended or revoked, including challenging blood and breath tests. In more than half the DMV hearings we've handled, we've been successful. Contact us when you need a strong defense to save your driver's license.

Drug Charges: Our defense lawyers protect the rights of people facing drug charges for possession, sale, manufacturing and trafficking while also helping people get drug treatment, rather than jail time, if that's what they need. We also represent people in medical marijuana cases.

Sex Offenses: If you are convicted of a sex crime, the requirement to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life may be worse than any prison sentence. Get the best possible defense and contact an attorney immediately.

We Tackle the Most Serious Criminal Cases

No case is too large, too complex, or too difficult for the defense lawyers at Bonjour, Thorman, Baray & Billingsley.

  • Three-Strike Offenses: Our lawyers have never had a client receive a twenty-five year to life sentence in a three-strike case. We know how to handle serious criminal charges.
  • Under Investigation by the Federal Government? If you received a letter stating that you are being investigated, get an attorney. The federal government has enormous power. Anything you say or do could be used against you.
  • Probation Violations: If you have been arrested while on probation, you need a lawyer to tackle any new criminal charges and to handle the probation violation. If it was a felony crime, it is likely the judge will not set bail unless your lawyer can prove there are serious circumstances that the judge should consider and set bail accordingly.

Free Initial Consultation: Contact Bonjour, Thorman, Baray & Billingsley.

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Our criminal defense and personal injury attorneys represent clients in the San Francisco Bay Area of northern California, including San Francisco, Hayward, Fremont, Pleasanton, San Jose, Richmond, Martinez, Redwood City, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.

How Can We Help?

Bonjour Thorman Baray
& Billingsley

Hayward (map)
510.785.8400
24301 Southland Dr, Ste 312
Hayward, CA 94545

Fremont (map)
510.797.2020
39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy, 190
Fremont, CA 94538

Pleasanton (map)
925.460.8484
6155 Stoneridge Dr, Ste 200
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Se Habla Espanol
510.209.3091

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