Knight Law, Criminal Defense is a distinguished San Jose-based criminal defense firm founded by a former prosecutor and Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist. With over 15 years of experience, the firm stands out for its insider perspective on prosecution tactics, military law expertise, and multilingual capabilities in Armenian and Russian, providing robust defense for clients across Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties.
The firm adopts a client-centered, team-based approach, treating each case with individualized attention and exhaustive preparation. Led by Lieutenant Colonel Nana Knight, a veteran JAG officer and certified specialist, Knight Law is particularly adept at representing professionals in tech, healthcare, finance, education, and law enforcement, as well as military personnel facing UCMJ violations or administrative actions. Their strategy focuses on anticipating prosecution moves, neutralizing evidence, and prevailing through relentless advocacy.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Assault & Battery
- Burglary & Theft
- Civil Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Drug Offenses
- DUI Defense
- Expungements
- Fraud
- Gang Crimes
- Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs)
- Homicide & Murder Defense
- Misdemeanors
- Possession of a Firearm
- Robbery
- Sexual Assault & Rape Defense
- Shoplifting
- Strike Offenses
- Title IX Investigations
- Traffic Tickets & Speeding
- Witness Representation
- Weapons Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
- Military Law (UCMJ Defense, Courts-Martial, Adverse Administrative Actions, Board of Corrections, Flying Evaluation Boards, Medical Evaluation Boards, Separation Boards, USERRA)
- Personal Injury (Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Brain Injuries, Excessive Use of Force – 42 U.S. Code § 1983)
- Attorney Consultations (Case strategy review for other lawyers, particularly in domestic violence cases)
Serving the Greater Bay Area, Knight Law is led by a published author and keynote speaker recognized for training other attorneys and achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes criminal and military cases. The firm is committed to providing accessible, around-the-clock legal support to protect clients’ rights and futures.
