Guyton Jinkerson

Practice areas

Criminal Defense: White Collar, Criminal Defense, Business Litigation

Focus areas

Criminal Law, Criminal Law – Federal, Murder, White Collar Crime

With over five decades of experience, Guyton N Jinkerson, Attorney at Law, delivers specialized legal solutions to individuals and businesses in the San Jose, California, region. His primary legal focus centers around criminal defense, where Mr. Jinkerson offers representation for individuals and businesses entangled in white collar crimes like embezzlement, insider trading, and fraud. He also stands up for those confronting a range of general criminal charges, including cases such as vehicular homicide, rape, and murder, in addition to handling business litigation matters.

Back in 1966, Mr. Jinkerson achieved his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Golden Gate University, followed by the completion of a Juris Doctor from the Golden Gate University School of Law.

Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Jinkerson has dedicated himself to the pursuit of justice for individuals facing criminal allegations. He commenced his career as a deputy public defender at the Santa Clara Public Defender’s Office before establishing his private practice. His central focus remains safeguarding the rights of his clients at every phase of the legal process, collaborating closely with them to create tailored strategies that aim for the most favorable case outcomes. Notably, Mr. Jinkerson holds the designation of a certified criminal law specialist from The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and his legal acumen has earned him the highest possible AV Preeminent* rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Remaining actively engaged within the legal community, Mr. Jinkerson has assumed various roles and memberships in multiple professional associations. His affiliations encompass esteemed organizations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, The Bar Association of San Francisco, the Santa Clara County Bar Association, and the San Mateo County Bar Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks utilized under license and in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer review rating process, with ratings reflecting the anonymous evaluations of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two primary categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.