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A criminal investigation, charge, or indictment does more than threaten your freedom—it puts your career, your reputation, and the life you’ve built at risk. Effective defense requires more than knowing the law; it requires understanding how cases are constructed, where they are vulnerable, and what’s at risk beyond the verdict.
At Owens Defense, that perspective—shaped by experience on both sides of the system—guides how our criminal defense attorney approaches each case. The goal is never simply to resolve the charge. It's to protect what you've worked for, and position you for what comes next.
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Having served as a Deputy District Attorney in two Bay Area counties, James understands how prosecutors build cases. He has also seen the system from the other side — as a defendant. He knows firsthand that a person is more than the charges against them, and he built his practice around defending people the way he needed to be defended.
Whether you are facing California state or federal charges, Owens Defense
will guide you through the process every step of the way.
You have the legal right to represent yourself, but it is almost always a bad idea. With your future at stake, you should have a defense attorney who will protect your constitutional rights, challenge weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and advocate on your behalf in plea negotiations and at trial if necessary.
If you have questions that weren’t answered here, or if you need an experienced defense attorney, call (415) 824-4000 or contact Owens Defense, P.C. to schedule a consultation to get the answers and guidance you need.