Jaime A. Leaños was born and raised in San Jose and has extensive experience in both criminal and civil litigation. During his distinguished legal career, he worked as an attorney for the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office from 1993-2000, where he handled some of the county’s most serious and complex cases. Since 2000 he has also handled very complicated civil rights cases as well as serious personal injury cases, including wrongful death matters.

The verdicts and settlements that Mr. Leaños has obtained in favor of his clients over the last 30 years speak for themselves. His practice is distinguished by a deep understanding of client issues, coupled with his legal knowledge and understanding of the most effective legal strategies in both trials and negotiations. Every case is unique but the key to success is to know when to resolve a case and when to go to trial.

Recognized as a respected voice in the legal community, Attorney Jaime A. Leaños is frequently sought after to provide legal analysis on significant cases. He has appeared as a legal commentator for NBC, Telemundo, Noticias Univisión 14, and the San Jose Mercury News, offering insight on complex legal issues and high-profile matters.