About Jesse Joseph
Jesse Joseph Garcia was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 18, 1974, and is currently active in his practice at Thompson Garcia Law. His firm is located in Pleasanton, California, where he has been serving clients for several decades.
Garcia earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco Law School in 1974, where he received a Regional Herbert Smith Fellowship. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1970.
His practice primarily focuses on criminal defense, encompassing a wide range of case types including murder, vehicular homicide, drug offenses, sex crimes, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. He also handles domestic violence, federal crimes, DUI/DWI, theft crimes, and asset forfeiture, among others. Garcia is experienced in various legal stages, including arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, appeals, negotiations, and litigation.
Garcia has over 50 years of experience in criminal defense, practicing in both state and federal courts throughout California and the Pacific Northwest. He is admitted to practice in Hawaii as well. Throughout his career, he has developed a reputation for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field.
He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Northern California from 2010 to 2023, reflecting his standing in the legal community. Additionally, Garcia is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to provide bilingual services to his clients. His commitment to his clients and the community is evident through his long-standing practice and involvement in legal matters.
