Jared Thompson

Mr. Thompson has been practicing criminal defense for over 17 years and is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He has received the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbel which is the highest rating an attorney can receive. Mr. Thompson has also been selected by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Attorney in Criminal Defense and as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Thompson handles every type of criminal accusation, from serious and violent felonies to misdemeanors, in both state and federal court. He has extensive experience in litigating cases through every stage of the court process including jury trial. Mr. Thompson has achieved Not Guilty verdicts in cases with charges of Homicide, Attempted Murder, Vehicular Manslaughter, Robbery, Rape, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Illegal Firearms, Child Molestation, DUI and DUI Causing Injury, and Drug Sales. Mr. Thompson once achieved Not Guilty verdicts in five consecutive felony jury trials and has won complete acquittals in cases involving potential life sentences. He has also secured dismissals through defense investigation and motion litigation. Mr. Thompson has a proven track record of success and will provide the highest representation to you or your loved ones. For nearly two decades, Jared M. Thompson has successfully defended his clients against criminal accusations, from the police investigation all the way through jury trial. The stakes cannot be any higher when your life and liberty are on the line. Mr. Thompson treats every case with the utmost care, ensuring that every case is fully prepared and investigated, leading to the best outcome that can be attained. Mr. Thompson believes that every case should be given hard work, preparation, and a vigorous defense. The accusation of a criminal offense is life-changing and can have serious and lasting consequences. Because of this reality, Mr. Thompson realizes that every detail must be accounted for, and no stone should be left unturned. Mr. Thompson works to achieve justice for his clients and fights to ensure that their rights are secure. Lawyers of Distinction Members have been selected based upon a review and vetting process by our Selection Committee utilizing U.S. Provisional Patent # 62/743,254. The platform generates a numerical score of 1 to 5 for each of the 12 enumerated factors which are meant to recognize the applicant’s achievements and peer recognition. All applicants must be licensed to practice law. Members are then subject to a final review for ethical violations within the past ten years before confirmation of Membership. A Lawyers of Distinction Nomination does not guarantee membership and attorneys may not pay a fee to be nominated. Attorneys may nominate to Lawyers of Distinction their peers whom they feel warrant consideration. The determination of whether an attorney qualifies for Membership is based upon the aforementioned proprietary analysis discussed above. Membership is not meant to infer any endorsement of Lawyers of Distinction by any of the 50 United States Bar Associations or The District of Columbia Bar Association. Any references to “excellent,” “excellence,” or “distinguished” are meant to refer to the Lawyers of Distinction organization only and not to any named member individually.