Most criminal cases are won or lost before trial. Here’s how we win yours on paper. When hired in time, the judge sees our written motions before hearing the opening arguments. That head start changes everything. Strong motions backed by case law and analysis establish your defense position in the record before prosecutors even present their case.
Win It on Paper, the Rest Is Easy—that’s not just a saying. It’s our strategic approach. We offer free phone consultations to discuss your charges and explain how pre-trial motions can shift the outcome in your favor.
Silver Law Firm represents people facing criminal charges in Cupertino and throughout Santa Clara County. Our Cupertino criminal defense attorneys have over 37 years of combined experience in defending people like you from charges.
Building Your Defense Strategy Early
Criminal defense begins the moment charges are filed—or even before. Early legal representation allows us to preserve evidence that helps your case. For instance, we request bodycam footage before it gets deleted.
Your statements to the police matter. Anything you say can be used against you, but nothing you say to the police helps your defense at trial. Police cannot testify about your denials or explanations because that’s hearsay. Only prosecutors can introduce your statements, and they only introduce statements that hurt you.
Filing strong motions early puts prosecutors on the defensive. When we challenge their evidence before they’re ready, they must respond to our arguments instead of building their case. This shifts momentum and sometimes leads to reduced charges or dismissal before trial becomes necessary.
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Criminal Defense Practice Areas We Handle
Silver Law Firm defends clients facing a wide range of criminal charges in Cupertino and Santa Clara County. Our attorneys handle cases involving serious felonies and misdemeanors across multiple areas of criminal law:
- Cupertino DUI lawyer: Drunk driving charges threaten your license, your insurance rates, and your freedom. We challenge field sobriety tests, question breathalyzer calibration, and represent you at DMV hearings to protect your driving privileges.
- Cupertino drug crime lawyer: Drug possession, sales, and manufacturing charges carry mandatory minimum sentences in many cases. We file motions to suppress evidence from illegal searches and challenge whether police had probable cause to stop or search you.
- Cupertino domestic violence lawyer: Domestic violence allegations often involve conflicting stories, false accusations, or mutual combat situations. We investigate witness credibility, examine protective order violations, and challenge the prosecution’s version of events.
- Cupertino sex crime lawyer: Sex crime convictions require lifetime registration and carry severe social stigma beyond legal penalties. We challenge forensic evidence, question witness statements, and examine consent issues in cases where the law is complicated and nuanced.
- Cupertino theft lawyer: Theft, burglary, and robbery charges require proof of intent to permanently deprive someone of property. We challenge whether you had that intent, whether you were mistakenly identified, or whether the property value meets felony thresholds.
- Cupertino violent crime lawyer: Assault, battery, and homicide charges carry prison sentences measured in years or decades. Self-defense claims, lack of intent, and mistaken identity are defenses we use to fight violent crime allegations.
- Cupertino weapon charge lawyer: Firearm possession charges can result from traffic stops, probation searches, or home visits. We challenge whether the police had legal authority to search you and whether you actually possessed or controlled the weapon.
- Cupertino white collar crime lawyer: Fraud, embezzlement, and computer crimes are prosecuted aggressively in Silicon Valley. We work with forensic experts to challenge financial evidence and question whether transactions were actually illegal.
- Cupertino juvenile defense lawyer: Juvenile cases offer diversion programs, rehabilitation options, and record sealing unavailable in adult court. We fight to keep young people out of the criminal justice system and protect their futures.
- Cupertino expungement lawyer: California law allows certain convictions to be dismissed and removed from your record. We help clients clear their records to improve employment opportunities and remove barriers to housing.
- Cupertino probation violation lawyer: Probation violations can send you to jail even if you didn’t commit a new crime. We represent clients at probation violation hearings and argue for reinstatement rather than incarceration.
Each charge requires different defense strategies and different motion practice. We analyze your case to determine which motions give you the strongest position before trial.
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Pre-Trial Motions That Win Cupertino Criminal Defense Cases
Written motions create the foundation for your defense. These documents contain legal arguments, case citations, and analysis that judges review before making critical decisions about your case. Here are some examples our Cupertino criminal defense attorneys may file:
Motion to Suppress
A motion to suppress evidence challenges illegal searches and Fourth Amendment violations. If police searched your car without probable cause, that evidence disappears. If they entered your home without a warrant, everything they found becomes inadmissible.
Motion to Dismiss
A motion to dismiss challenges whether prosecutors have enough evidence to proceed. Maybe witnesses lack credibility. Perhaps the alleged crime doesn’t meet legal elements. We identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and argue them on paper before trial preparation even begins.
Discovery Motions
Discovery motions force prosecutors to turn over evidence they’re hiding. Police reports, witness statements, lab results, and exculpatory evidence belong in your defense file. When prosecutors delay or refuse to provide discovery, we file motions compelling them to comply with their legal obligations.
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What Makes Our Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cupertino Different
Silver Law Firm has served over 10,000 clients facing criminal charges throughout California. Our approach remains consistent—file strong motions early, investigate thoroughly, and never rush to plea deals without turning over every stone.
All our defense attorneys are completely dedicated to criminal defense. We don’t practice family law, personal injury, or business law. Criminal defense is all we do. This focus means we know the judges, we know the prosecutors, and we know which arguments work in Santa Clara County courts.
We maintain an excellent reputation among courts and district attorneys in Cupertino and throughout Santa Clara County. Prosecutors know we file well-researched motions backed by case law. Judges know we come prepared with legal analysis and supporting documentation. This reputation gives us credibility when we argue motions and leverage when we negotiate.
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Get Help With Your Cupertino Criminal Case Today
Criminal charges in Cupertino require immediate legal attention. The earlier we start investigating and filing motions, the better your chances of a favorable outcome. Waiting reduces your options and strengthens the prosecution’s position.
Silver Law Firm offers free phone consultations to discuss your criminal charges. Call us today to speak with a Cupertino criminal defense lawyer about your case. We’ll explain the charges you’re facing, outline potential defenses, and discuss which motions might apply to your situation. You don’t have to face the criminal justice system alone.
Don’t wait to get help. Let us put our unapologetic tenacity to work defending your rights and your future. Contact Silver Law Firm now to protect yourself against criminal charges in Cupertino.
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