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About VIB Law

Get The VIB Advantage. A veteran team of attorneys with 70 years of experience and investigation resources that will level the playing field for you. Don’t leave your future to chance. Call N. Cal’s most successful criminal defense firm now

“There is no case that cannot be won, negotiated or mitigated”

When your freedom, your reputation and your career are on the line, you owe it to yourself and your family to have the best possible defense, and the most experienced lawyer defending you.

With over 70 years of combined criminal law experience, VIB Law is the largest and most successful criminal defense firm in Northern California. Our partners have consistently been recognized for excellence in their fields of practice. Partner Cameron Bowman is a former Santa Clara County prosecutor and winner of the prestigious, “Trial Attorney of the Year” award. Partner Riccardo Ippolito won the “Top Lawyers In California” award presented by American Lawyer Media. Partner Patrick Valencia is a winner of the, “Juvenile Attorney of the Year” award presented by San Jose Magazine.

When the stakes are this high, why would you go with an “average” law firm? Our team of California criminal lawyers includes a former prosecutor and probation officer as well as a lifelong San Francisco Bay Area criminal defense attorney. We know firsthand how cops and district attorneys put together cases. Our insider knowledge of local courts and our many years of experience gives us a clear advantage over less experienced criminal defense attorneys. We are dedicated to guiding our clients through the chaos and difficulty of the criminal justice system and back to the "real world" of jobs and family as quickly as possible.

When charged with a crime, it is imperative that you get us involved early on. There may be an opportunity between the arrest and the filing of formal charges. If our attorneys are given the opportunity to defend you before formal charges are filed, they have the opportunity to impact the prosecuting attorney’s office on their filing decision, and in some cases, avoid a long term criminal record. It can make a Big Difference. Call us today for a free consultation. Se habla español.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 29, 2010
Hired Attorney Patrick Valencia

Very professional and understanding of my personal needs. Strong advocate in the court.

Domestic Violence
Posted by cathleen
August 03, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Riccardo distorts the facts. When my case happened, I chose Riccardo, thinking he would be helpful based on online reviews. I signed the contract and paid him before my case was sent to the DA. Whenever I asked about the progress, he gave vague answers, making me anxious. When I was prosecuted, I sought advice from other lawyers, learning I should have done things like marriage counseling and submitting character references before prosecution, which Riccardo never advised. Despite my growing doubts, I didn't switch lawyers to save money, fearing more expenses and complications. Riccardo was unprofessional, making excuses, and not taking responsibility. When I posted a negative review, he threatened to reveal my information unless I removed it. His behavior showed a lack of reliability, poor character, emotional instability, and no empathy. I want to share my experience to warn others about his conduct and advise caution when choosing him.

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by Sherry
August 03, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Due to the limited word count, I can't provide all the details here. If you're interested, you can check VIB Law reviews on Google or Yelp. Working with Riccardo has been incredibly difficult. You never know what he's doing, and if you ask too many questions, he gets angry. You can ask questions, but he'll only give brief answers and won't actively discuss your case or explain his actions. As my case kept deteriorating, I had to pay other lawyers for advice. I didn't switch lawyers because I had already paid him and had told him the whole story. Switching would have been troublesome. He has poor character, barely does any work for the money, and when I left a negative review, he disclosed my information inaccurately, twisting the facts. His behavior is awful. After I posted the review, he threatened me multiple times, saying he would reveal my information if I didn't remove the review, giving me "last chances." I didn't comply because what I said was true. I want everyone to know about

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by hyu
August 01, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Riccardo disappointed me greatly. After I left a review, he started emailing me, threatening me to remove it. I am really disappointed. He even wanted to respond to the review, revealing my story. As his client, all my information should be confidential. How can he be so unprofessional? I hope these reviews can help you. I have also gone through painful experiences, relying on lawyers because we believe they are professionals. When choosing a lawyer, you must be very careful.

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by ou
August 01, 2024
Hired Law Firm

When I saw those reviews for Riccardo , I was very sad, wondering if they were from real clients or just fabricated positive reviews. It's not that I am upset about losing my case, but rather that Riccardo is truly unprofessional, not a good person, and lacks empathy. He always finds excuses, and I really dislike him. I understand that when you first face legal issues, especially when you don't understand the law well, you're desperate to find a good lawyer to help solve your problems. Riccardo not only didn't help but also lacked empathy and was very unkind and emotional. During the consultation, he made you feel very comfortable, very patient, and seemed friendly. However, relying solely on this information is not enough. I hope my experiences will help those who are looking for a lawyer online. Finding a good lawyer is extremely important. If you choose the wrong one, you not only lose your case but also your money. Please be cautious.

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by emma
August 01, 2024
Hired Law Firm

When I saw those reviews, I was very sad, wondering if they were from real clients or just fabricated positive reviews. It's not that I am upset about losing my case, but rather that Riccardo is truly unprofessional, not a good person, and lacks empathy. He always finds excuses, and I really dislike him. I understand that when you first face legal issues, especially when you don't understand the law well, you're desperate to find a good lawyer to help solve your problems. Riccardo not only didn't help but also lacked empathy and was very unkind and emotional. During the consultation, he made you feel very comfortable, very patient, and seemed friendly. However, relying solely on this information is not enough. I hope my experiences will help those who are looking for a lawyer online. Finding a good lawyer is extremely important. If you choose the wrong one, you not only lose your case but also your money. Please be cautious.

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2024
Hired Law Firm

In November, I hired Riccardo as my lawyer based on his positive online reviews and a consultation where he assured me of a 99% chance of winning my case. Initially, he was patient, but after payment, his communication ceased. He failed to inform me of necessary actions, like writing a character letter and resume, which could have helped my case. Instead, I had to relay questions through his assistant and was left in the dark about his actions as my case worsened.Riccardo did not provide substantial help, blaming the DA’s inexperience instead. Despite his claim of 30 years of experience, his performance was unprofessional and disappointing. Even after my conviction, I remained respectful. However, when I asked him to attend court recently, he initially agreed but later angrily refused, citing busyness and making excuses. I now doubt the authenticity of his positive reviews and believe that online ratings can be unreliable. This experience taught me the importance of being cautious when

 
Juvenile Law
Posted by anonymous
October 01, 2021
Hired Attorney Patrick Valencia

Please do not go with Patrick Valencia for any juvenile cases. My child pleaded guilty to something that never occurred because Patrick said it would be the best way to stay out of jail. It was a nightmare and wrong. We lived in a different county but the case didn’t get transferred to our county until sentencing which is improper. To make it worse the attorney barely explained or communicated with us he actually didn’t show up to one of his court hearings. I think he uses an answering service and doesn’t have a real office… we never met him until our first court hearing. We already paid him thousands of dollars so hiring a different attorney was not an option for us. Most importantly he thought my child committed the crime. He wouldn’t even allow him to plea no contest, literally walking into court he said it has to be a guilty plea per the judge. My biggest life regret was hiring him.

 

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  • Criminal Law 10
    • Sex Crimes
    • Drug Crimes
    • Expungement
    • Expungements
    • Parole and Probation
    • Weapons Charges
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    • Federal Criminal Law
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  • Family Law 1
    • Domestic Violence
  • Cannabis Law 1
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