Javier Demetrio Rios

Javier Demetrio Rios

Google Rating

5.0(327 reviews)

  • 1010 West Taylor Street San Jose, CA 95126
  • +1-408-478-4444
  • rios@sjdefender.com
Victims’ Rights, Family Law, Criminal Law

About:

As a San Jose criminal defense attorney, Javier Rios represents all kinds of people for domestic violence, DUI, assault, child molest, rape, homicide, sex charges, drug crime, and felony crimes throughout Santa Clara County. Exclusively Criminal Law, 100% Defense. Javier Rios has tried many DUI cases, everything from first time misdemeanor DUI to Double Murder DUI. He is highly qualified to negotiate a settlement and just as able to take it to trial.

Jurisdiction:California, California

Practice Area

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Languages

Spanish

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

Undergraduate Degree Univ of Michigan Law Sch
Univ of California Berkeley
1986

Awards

10 Best for Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Three Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Jose
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Jose
2023
Top 21 San Jose DUI Attorneys
Expertise.com
2020
5 Best Criminal Attorneys in San Jose
Kev's Best
2023
San Jose, California Super Lawyers rated attorney
Super Lawyers
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Association
2023
Brian R. Schechmeister Achievement Award
Santa Clara County Public Defender
2015
AV- Preeminent - RATING
Martindale.com Rating
2023

Associations

MEMBER
CPDA
- Present
Member
California State Bar
1987 - Present
Member
National Trial Lawyers Association
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Aug 7, 2025Googlevia Google

Hector Salinas

"Was very helpful listened and was honest"

RATED 5.0

Aug 7, 2025Googlevia Google

Marisela Zepeda

"Very friendly and informed me with a lot of useful information. I really appreciated his help."

RATED 5.0

Jul 27, 2025Googlevia Google

Daisy

"I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Rios , he answered every question that I asked with all honesty and I really appreciated it because now a days you don’t fine that!! If I ever needed an attorney I wouldn’t hesitate to call him again!! Once again thank you for your honesty.."

RATED 5.0

Jul 27, 2025Googlevia Google

Maria Drinkhouse

"Would like to give more than 5 stars. Javier is an amazing lawyer. Not only the an amazing human who truly loves and has passion to his job. I appreciate all his support and knowledge. Many blessings to you Javier!"

RATED 5.0

Jul 20, 2025Googlevia Google

Julia Kaloustian

"Tons of helpful and free advice. He went out of his way to help my family with a bunch of great information and resources. Thank you, Mr. Rios!"