I am giving a 5-star review for Mr. Vijay Dinakar -- although even 5 stars feel less for the service he provides. He truly understands your concerns, fights for you, and dedicates his time with great patience. If something is unclear, he will thoughtfully explain it as many times as needed until you fully understand. Most importantly, he honors his commitments and follows through on everything he promises. We highly recommend him to anyone seeking a trustworthy and compassionate attorney. I am writing this review because I had read about him before meeting him, and from our very first consultation, he gave me confidence and explained everything clearly. I worked with him for more than a year, and during that entire time, I never once had a second thought about consulting another attorney. He is highly ethical and always prioritizes what is best for his clients and their families. He is easily reachable by phone or message, understands the urgency of any situation, and responds promptly. His dedication, integrity, and professionalism truly set him apart. As I was going through a very difficult emotional time, I now realize that I may have asked many unnecessary or even simple questions. However, he answered every one of them with patience and understanding, never making me feel uncomfortable. He also guided us through all our immigration-related concerns with great expertise. While I cannot share the details of my case due to its sensitive and complicated nature, I can confidently say that he handled it exceptionally well and achieved an excellent outcome for us. Thanks to his dedication and hard work, my family is together today His fees are very reasonable, especially considering the amount of time, effort, and dedication he puts into each case. In fact, he invests far more effort than what he charges. It is clear that he does not work solely for money -- for him, his clients and their well-being always come first. I highly recommend him without any hesitation -- you can truly trust him. For me, Vijay is not just a name; it stands for victory. read more

Honest, aggressive, trustworthy, and a real gem. Got my domestic violence case dismissed before trial. A real gem, honest, persistent and ethical. I would be short of words to say good things about him. Prior to meeting Vijay, I had hired 2 other lawyers for my domestic violence case. I talked to many in search of an empathetic lawyer. Either they wanted me to just take a plea deal or never cared about my case. I lost a lot of money and hope. Eventually, one day Vijay responded to a question of mine on AVVO. It was at that time I felt that I must meet him. I wanted to take my case to trial. I met Vijay and laid out the facts of my case and told him that I will either look for an outright dismissal or a trial. I am not a US Citizen. Taking a DV plea or losing the trial was not an option. It would have caused me deportation. Vijay was very sincere in responding to all my mails. He returned all my calls, even responded via text messages. None of my queries went unanswered. I was inquisitive to understand the intricacies of the law related to my case. Vijay even explained those in great detail. He is very knowledgeable and does not just work for money. I truly felt from the bottom of my heart that I had found not just a lawyer but a lawyer friend. Once the case was set for trial, our trial strategy was so strong that the DA went on to dismiss the case even without trial. I truly wish the best to him and would always certainly recommend Vijay to any of my friends if they ever get in trouble. It is hard to find someone like him who has such high standards of ethics and professionalism. He will relentlessly work on your case and will always alleviate all your concerns. I ended up with a straight dismissal few days prior to my trial. No diversion or conviction at all. And he has lots of patience! read more

A battle well fought through trust, compassion, persistent efforts and no regrets. Vijay is my savior during an unexpected trouble that shook me completely. His knowledgeable explanation of each step in handling the case, the scenarios and possible outcomes were really helpful for a person who knew nothing about consequences of careless mistakes in law. Vijay has tremendous experience in criminal law and an aggressive lawyer, along with impressive communication skills and the attitude to help clients. More importantly, he really cares about his clients. He responds to emails, messages and calls promptly and professionally. Beyond his profession, he is a good person. He is a go-to attorney who will do his very best to take care of his clients. People tend to get in trouble due to carelessness and absentmindedness at times -Vijay is someone who will completely analyse the situation, provide a realistic answer for all questions, trust the client's situation and help accordingly. He is very intelligent, affordable and zealous. He had thoroughly helped me since the first day I met him until I was relieved off the case. His patience and consistent efforts to prove not guilty is a priceless quality any lawyer could hold. He is the best criminal attorney I have known.! Vijay is a valuable person who can make positive differences in others lives beyond his profession. read more

Somehow I ended up in Mountainview drinking jello shots (first mistake). Then my dd left me for another friend (second mistake). Then I agreed to drive behind and follow another friend for a late night Denny's feast (third and final mistake). Next thing I knew I saw the police lights shining in my rearview mirror. The rest was a blur but I felt like I was in a movie (a horror movie). Okay so I was arrested and charged with a DUI. I had never had so much as a parking ticket so this came as a slap in the face. I called a few friends to find a lawyer because I needed to keep my driving license for work. Eventually I got referred to Vijay Dinakar. Right away I knew he was the best attorney for me. First of all he calmed me down, and I was a hysterical mess. Then he told me his plan of action. When he got the police report I could hear the confidence in his voice when he told me he thought he could get the case dismissed even though I had a .12 blood alcohol. Apparently I didn't broken law when I was driving so the police officer wasn't allowed to pull me over. I kinda didn't believe this but sure enough the case was dismissed! I kept my license the whole time. I did learn a great lesson: always have a dd. Seriously I highly recommend Vijay, he's very professional but down to earth. read more

Okay so somehow I've managed to evade having any mixups with law enforcement until a couple months ago. I mean I literally had one one traffic ticket till then. Anyways, long story short I got cited for petty theft at Target in San Jose. It was super dumb since I'm a college student and I couldn't get any criminal record cause I want to go to graduate school. Also being a college student meant I was on a budget and was looking for someone that would prevent me from getting a record while also allowing me to continue to eat and have a roof over my head. After calling a couple of lawyers I decided to hire Vijay Dinakar. I told him that I couldn't get any kind of record and that meant going to trial if need be. When I was cited at Target I wasn't actually arested or fingerprinted and booked. Vijay was able to keep it that way and I got diversion which meant after a few months, everything was over and I didn't even get an arrest record. I liked how Vijay was always in communication with me and his price was more than fair. Not that I plan on ever getting in trouble again, but I need an attorney, I definitely know who to call now. read more

I got 2 DUIs in a matter of months in 2 different counties. I hired Vijay after speaking with a number of attorneys in the area. I hired him because he seemed very concerned about my cases and seemed available to communicate at a moments notice. I had heard horror stories where clients would sign up with a friendly attorney and then not hear anything about their case for months but this was definitely not what happened with this attorney. After getting the initial office consultation and talking to other attorneys and comparing prices I hired Vijay. I couldn't be happier with the results. I ended up getting one of the DUIs dismissed and the other one was reduced to a wet reckless. Communication was great: he responds via email, phone, or text (according to your preference) and I never had to wonder what was happening with my cases. Also his prices are very fair compared to other attorneys. Highly recommended. read more

For the level of knowledge he possesses in criminal law and the way he takes up the case, i am very sure, he is gonna be one of the top most attorneys of bay area. For a case of us, when we contacted many attorneys, level of comfortability that vijay offered is un matched to any. He listens in detail and does not make any false promises and does not speak about the payment until the last moment. A person, for whom finance comes later . His fees is very economical and service is top notch. He gave a clear picture of how this would end and it happened in the same way. If not for vijay, we would not have been a relieved family now.We owe a lot to this awesome person and any one reading this, dont think twice before approaching vijay. Just trust him and he shall get you the best solution . We have to be patient and travel with them. read more

Mr. Dinakar was amazing! At first, I really did not know what I should expect as I went to a couple of attorneys prior and something honestly never felt right until I met with Mr. Dinakar. It was pretty easy to schedule an appointment with him to discuss my needs. He was very confident in his approach to handling my case and gave a lot of assurance. Throughout the entire process, he was accessible and I'm sure he handles a ton of cases, but was always very keen on the details of mine. This makes such a difference knowing that your attorney understands the importance of your case - especially when life changing events are involved. He provided all updates and clearly explained the pros and cons. It was a long process, but I am really glad I went with my gut in hiring Mr. Dinakar. Definitely recommend him! read more

Mr. Dinakar has truly been a blessing and I am forever grateful to him. I was not quite certain on how to proceed with my divorce and custody battle, however his guidance and expertise truly put me at ease throughout the process. Initially, I was incredibly distraught with my situation, but his patience, understanding and willingness to walk me through each step was greatly appreciated. He clearly exudes ample experience and delivers wonders. In fact, his responsiveness and thoroughness is what provided me with such solace during this difficult time. You can rest assured that he is doing everything in his power to achieve results which are in your best interest. Thanks to Mr. Dinakar, the outcome of my case surpassed my own expectations and I feel very fortunate to have hired him. Thank you so very much! read more

Vijay represented my domestic violence case really well. He came across as very knowledgeable about how these cases work, how the courts work, and the strategies that worked best for me. He provided guidance on taking classes and therapy sessions. Despite the situation being against me (gave away details to police) and challenges working with inexperienced public prosecutors, which stretched the case to almost a year, Vijay was able to ultimately bring a favorable outcome, i.e. dismissal. He also helped seal my arrest record. His fees were most reasonable among 5 other attorneys I had spoken to. He was always reachable and reasonably responsive (a few occasions needed follow-ups, but he always responded when time was right; this won't bother if you realize lawyers can be busy with other clients/cases). read more

Until recently we had no encounters with the law so like most people we had to search for a lawyer online. We were confused by reviews that were all over the place so we contacted 2-3 lawyers and after talking to them we thought we were most comfortable with Vijay. After the first meeting we realized that Vijay is absolutely the best. He hears you out patiently, explains all nuances of the law and presents all options. He is very responsive and diligent. He helped us in July/Aug of 2017 with a complicated case. He worked with the DA and the case was settled without getting filed. We actually felt so good that we voluntarily added a bonus to his original fees (which was reasonable market rate). read more

I had a phone interview with Vijay regarding an unfortunate criminal issue. He is very reliable, prompt, easy to understand and honest. He spent more than an hour on the phone and gave me very useful information. I was very concerned regarding the implications on my immigration status and Vijay had all the answers to calm down my nerves. Vijay contact the DA and based on his interaction the DA decided to not file any charges. I can't thank Vijay enough for all his help and support in my difficult situation. I highly recommend Vijay and am very sure he will do all he can to help his clients in a very professional manner. read more

I'm the last person who thought I'd need a lawyer to represent me in a case. However, my employer got wind that I was trying to leave with some fellow employees and start another company. One thing led to another and finally I found myself involved in a criminal theft case accused of stealing proprietary information. I set out find an attorney that would go to trial because I would not accept any plea given my reputation and my immigration status. Long story short and the case was dismissed without having to go to trial and I avoided a true nightmare. Vijay is an excellent attorney. read more

I had a very difficult insurance felony fraud case and Vijay Dinakar got it dismissed. Many of the top Bay Area criminal attorneys considered it an impossible case. Vijay worked intensively with all the parties involved and achieved the best possible result. I arrived to court 30 minutes early and Mr. Dinakar was already in the building looking confident, sharp and prepared. He is intelligent, charismatic, easy to work with and has exceptional knowledge of the California penal code and its nuances. Mr. Dinakar will always be my first choice in any legal matter. read more

A series of unfortunate events led to the arrest and we were really in-experienced in how to deal with the law. We were scared and full of uncertainties. Vijay patiently walked us through the process and possible outcomes of each step. He proactively reached out to DA and courts and our case was dismissed without anyone of us having to visit the court. He guided us to take actions that led to the most favorable outcome we could get. He was also able to get the records sealed by requesting an immigration based exception. We highly recommend Vijay for his services read more

A great attorney, who does a great job and truly cares about his clients. Vijay is incredibly professional, diligent and responsive. He handled my case with patience and dedication. He has always kept me up with everything and I was always well informed. I highly recommend his services and this firm to anyone seeking legal counsel on criminal law. If you are looking for a professional and efficient individual to represent you than Vijay is the right person! I appreciate everything that was done for me. Thanks Vijay!!! read more

I was in a very bad situation after being arrested. I reached out to several law firms who wanted me to pay before I could explain my situation fully. I met Vijay Dinakar during this consulting process and hired him after he explained the process very thoroughly. Vijay was able to take information and put together a packet and convinced the DA not to file and the case never went to court. Im very satisfied and my arrest is now sealed. Definitely recommended for domestic violence. read more

He is a highly professional lawyer! After a disappointing experience with our previous attorney, we hired Mr. Dinakar as our new lawyer. Initially, my case did not look very promising, but thanks to his efforts, it was ultimately dismissed with a favorable outcome. Mr. Dinakar is also very familiar with how law cases affect immigration and provided us with a lot of guidance. We are extremely grateful to him! His expertise in the law and positive attitude helped us tremendously. read more

I was arrested for DUI a few months back. I was really depressed because I had never had any problem with law enforcement. Also I was really worried because I am on immigrant worker visa. I researched a lot of attorneys and visited couple but decided on Vijay because his consult was very thorough. After time my case was reduced to wet reckless and I kept my driver's license and had no immigration problems. Vijay was very helpful through whole time. read more