Criminal Defense
Sam Polverino
Attorney, Law Office of Sam J Polverino · San Jose, CA
Sam Polverino is a criminal defense attorney and certified criminal law specialist who practices at the Law Office of Sam J Polverino in San Jose, California.
Sam J. Polverino is a criminal defense attorney in San Jose, California, where he practices through the Law Office of Sam J Polverino. His practice is devoted entirely to criminal defense, with an office on The Alameda in San Jose.
Polverino is certified as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, a credential requiring substantial experience, completion of specific task requirements, an examination, peer review, and continuing education in criminal law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1979 and is an active member in good standing. He earned his law degree at the University of San Francisco School of Law and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Polverino is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California DUI Lawyers Association, and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. His recognitions include an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell in 2021 and a 2021 10 Best - Client Satisfaction designation from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
Recognition
- 10 Best - Client Satisfaction — American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2021)
- Certified Specialist, Criminal Law — State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization [1]
- AV Preeminent — Martindale-Hubbell (2021)
References
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