About

Meet Our Team

We provide our clients with seasoned criminal defense. We offer our clients an aggressive and exceptional defense through the entire process, from arraignment to preliminary hearing, trial, and appeal, if necessary.

Our attorneys, Austin Thompson and Jesse Garcia, realize that our clients are normal people who, through a series of unfortunate events, find themselves in our office seeking defense against sobering criminal charges. We take the time to listen to the stories and circumstances that have brought them to this place and use those details to craft a solid defense on their behalf. Our focus is to help them move past their legal troubles and back to where they can begin reassembling their lives.

Jesse J. Garcia

Founding Partner

Jesse J. Garcia is a Bay Area born and bred and where he has raised his family.

When dealing with crimes involving violence of all types, Mr. Garcia aggressively defends his clients, thoroughly investigating all aspects of the case, and prepared to challenge the most serious allegations.

Mr. Garcia brings the same thoroughness to his representation of clients in the juvenile courts, always pursuing the highest standards with an eye toward restorative justice and rehabilitation.

The diversity of his cases has taken Mr. Garcia into federal court throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, and as far east and south as Georgia, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Mr. Garcia has achieved consistent success in almost 50 years of criminal defense throughout the United States. His successes include acquittals and dismissals in murders, rapes, robberies, domestic violence, child abuse, and assaults.

His expertise extends to defending clients accused of drug trafficking, software piracy, fraud, and cannabis cultivation.

Bar Admissions

• California, 1974

Education

• University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California

• Honors: Regional Herbert Smith Fellowship

Honors and Awards

• Reginald Heber Smith Community Law Fellow, 1974 – Present

• Super Lawyers of Northern California, 2010 – Present

• Super Lawyers of Northern California, 2011 – Present

Professional Associations and Memberships

• California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Alameda County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

• San Francisco Neighborhood Legal Assistance Foundation's Mission District Office, Clerk, 1972 to 1974

• San Joaquin County Legal Aid Society, Staff Attorney, 1974 to 1975

• Alameda County Public Defender's Office, Assistant Public Defender, 1975 to 1980

Austin M. Thompson

Founding Partner

Austin M. Thompson is a Bay Area native who has chosen to practice law and raise his family in the community.

He is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with two decades of experience. A proven track record of success and dedication to his clients has earned Mr. Thompson a strong reputation throughout the legal community.

Mr. Thompson’s use of thorough research, investigative tools and outside experts allows him to present compelling facts leading to jury acquittals, dismissals, and favorable outcomes in pretrial negotiations.

Mr. Thompson’s writing skills contribute to the firm’s ability to win cases through successful motions and petitions, thereby avoiding lengthy trials.

Mr. Thompson focuses on receiving the best possible outcome for his clients with his expertise in juvenile law, asset forfeiture, immigration matters, and federal sentencing.

Trust Austin Thompson to handle your case passionately, professionally, and successfully.