Richard Wingerden’s interest in the legal profession was sparked while he was an undergraduate in Political Science at San Jose State University. His legal experience began in 1991 at the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office. Mr. Wingerden has developed his practice with particular expertise in crimes of violence from the most basic battery cases to domestic violence, serious assaults, drug possession and sales, theft, burglary, three strikes law matters and other violent crimes, DUI and juvenile matters. Mr. Wingerden will bring his Expert and Aggressive Representation to handle all of the client’s needs from simple misdemeanor cases to serious and complex felonies. Mr. Wingerden is also known for his knowledge of the often confusing Juvenile Court System and has expertise in Public School disciplinary actions and expulsions. Mr. Wingerden is very knowledgeable in the area of wills and trusts.











