Sam J. Polverino

Attorney Sam J. Polverino co-founded the San Jose law firm that would become the Law Offices of Sam J. Polverino in 1988. In 2001, his partner in the firm left private practice after a judicial appointment. Mr. Polverino has continued the firm's tradition of providing high-quality criminal defense services as a sole proprietor for the past 15 years. Today, he has a reputation as one of Northern California's leading criminal defense lawyers, and accused individuals from throughout the region seek his assistance for defense in the following practice areas:• Murder/Vehicular Manslaughter• Sex Crimes• Fraud and Computer Crimes• Dometic Violence• Assault/Burglary• Drug Crimes• Driving Under the InfluenceMr. Polverino began his legal career in 1979 after earning his law degree from University of San Francisco School of Law and his admission to The State Bar of California. The California Board of Legal Specialization has recognized him as a board-certified criminal law specialist for more than 20 years.  A designation awarded to only a small percentage of Criminal Defense lawyers.Thanks to Mr. Polverino's decades of experience and long record of success, he has earned the respect of both his clients and his peers. He has a "Superb" rating from Avvo, and he has received an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, he was the 2005 recipient of the Unsung Heroes' Award, presented by the Santa Clara County Bar Association's Minority Access Committee.Attorney Polverino is an active member of the legal community on local, state and national levels. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the California DUI Lawyers Association. In addition, he is a past president of the Santa Clara County Bar Association.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.