History
Hamasaki Law was founded by criminal defense lawyer John Hamasaki with the goal of providing the best possible representation to individuals under investigation or facing criminal charges in Northern California. Being the best criminal defense law firm means going the extra mile for our clients and pursuing creative and innovative approaches to criminal defense. Some recent notable cases include: In 2014, John Hamasaki successfully won the first successful forensic challenge to ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in the country. Representing member of hacktivist group Anonymous in the federal computer crimes PayPal 14 case. Representing rap artist Laz Tha Boy in a case involving the use of rap lyrics as criminal evidence. Hamasaki Law is dedicated to providing the best possible representation to clients throughout the Bay Area, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.
Specialties
Hamasaki Law is a top rated criminal defense law firm representing individuals under investigation or facing criminal prosecution in California state and federal courts. We take on the toughest cases and achieve the best possible results for our clients. We handle complex criminal cases and are sure to give every client and every case individual attention. We recognize that even minor matters can have significant consequences to our clients' families and careers, so whether fighting a first-time DUI or facing a potential life sentence, we will exhaust every avenue to defend our clients' rights. While we practice throughout California, we are based in the Bay Area. We have successfully defended clients in countless counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. We represent people charged with the following types of cases: Assault & Battery, Civil Forfeiture, Computer Crimes - CFAA, Conspiracy Cases, Criminal Threats, Domestic Violence, Driving Under the Influence/Drunk Driving/DUI, Drugs/Narcotics Cases, DMV Hearings - Driver's License Suspensions, Embezzlement and Theft, False Imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Firearms and Guns Cases, Gang Cases, Juvenile Crimes, Kidnapping, Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Defense, Probation Violations, Restraining Orders - Civil Harassment Orders, Sex Crimes, Violent Offenses, White Collar and Fraud Cases, and Student Conduct Violations.