Gracias. Abogados. De. VIB. Law. Son muy buenos. Y. Muy. Serios. Con los casos. Ustedes siempre estubieron. Pendientes. Y. Siempre contestaron mis dudas. 100% por. 100% recomendados. Muy. Buen. Grupo. Gracias. Anniesa. , Pedro., abogado. Riccardo. ippolito. Y. Los demas abogados que representaron mi caso. Gracias y. Bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏🙏
When I thought there was no hope for my case, Patrick and his team at VIB Law stepped in and helped me through the process.
In just four months, they were able to get the court to change the status of my conviction. I'm incredibly grateful for their hard work, dedication, and support throughout the process.
I would highly recommend Patrick and the team at VIB Law to anyone looking for legal assistance. They truly made a difference for me when I felt like there was no hope.
Satisfied customer Felix P
Thank you Felix for your positive response. We are glad we were able to assist you in this. We wish you the best of luck
Jorge Valdivia2026.08.17
Muchas gracias al abogado Ippolito y a todo su personal por toda la ayuda y el apoyo que me brindaron en mi caso yo los recomiendo al máximo son muy honestos , confiables y muy dedicados a su trabajo con todos sus clientes muchas muchas muchas gracias por todo ................
My case was dismissed. I still can't quite believe it.
Riccardo was referred to me by a close friend who'd been through something very similar — his case was dismissed too — so I already believed I was in good hands walking in. Riccardo earned that trust all over again.
If you're reading this in the middle of your own situation, you know the feeling: not sleeping, replaying everything, fear sitting in your chest at 3 a.m. What Riccardo gave me was an outcome I wasn't sure I'd get, and the sense that someone genuinely capable was carrying part of it with me.
He grasped the whole picture immediately — not just the charges, but the context, the weak points, what we had to get ahead of. And he was there. Weekends, late evenings, times I felt guilty reaching out and did it anyway. He always answered, always with patience, never once made me feel like a file on a desk.
Riccardo, thank you. Truly.
If you're deciding: call him. You'll understand within one conversation.
I don't know how to thank this man (Riccardo Ippolito) enough.
My case was dismissed. I still have moments where that sentence doesn't feel real.
I came to Riccardo through one of my closest friends, who had been through something very similar and had his own case dismissed with VIB Law representing him. So I'll be honest -- I walked in already believing I was in good hands. A referral from someone you trust, who has lived the same nightmare and come out the other side, is worth more than a hundred five-star reviews. But I want to be clear: Riccardo earned that trust all over again with me, from the first meeting to the last.
If you're reading this in the middle of your own situation, you already know the feeling. The not sleeping. The replaying everything. The way the fear sits in your chest at 3 a.m. and doesn't move. That's where I was.
What Riccardo gave me, besides an outcome I honestly wasn't sure I'd get, was the sense that someone competent was carrying part of this with me. He understood my case immediately -- not just the charges, but everything around them, what mattered and what didn't, what we needed to get ahead of. Watching him lay it out, I realized how much I'd been guessing at on my own and how badly I needed someone who actually knew this terrain.
And he was there. Weekends. Late evenings. Times I felt guilty reaching out and did it anyway because I was spiraling. He always answered, always with patience, and never once made me feel like I was bothering him or like I was just another file on a desk. If you've never been through this, that may sound like a small thing. It isn't. It was everything.
Riccardo, thank you. Truly. You gave me my life back and I won't forget it.
To anyone deciding: call him. You'll understand within one conversation why my friend sent me his way, and why I'm now doing the same for you.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a deeply thoughtful review. Words like yours mean more to us than you know.
Mr. Ippolito and everyone at VIB Law understand that being accused of a crime can be one of the most frightening and overwhelming experiences a person can ever face. Our goal is not only to provide exceptional legal representation, but also to make sure our clients know they are not facing that experience alone.
Hearing that you felt heard, supported, and confident in your defense throughout the process means a great deal to Mr. Ippolito. And, of course, we are incredibly grateful that your case ultimately ended with the result we fought so hard to achieve: a dismissal.
The trust you placed in Riccardo—first through the recommendation of your friend and then through your own experience with our firm—is something we never take for granted. Your willingness to now recommend him to others facing a similar situation is perhaps the greatest compliment you could give us.
Thank you for trusting VIB Law and allowing us to be part of your journey. We are truly grateful, and we wish you nothing but the best as you move forward with your life.
— The VIB Law Team
Puneet2026.08.13
If you're reading reviews right now because you're facing serious charges, I know exactly where your head is. I've been there. You're not sleeping. You're imagining the worst version of your future. Every hour feels like it matters and nobody can tell you anything definite. Riccardo changed that for me — and my case was discharged. What stood out from the very first conversation was how quickly he grasped the whole picture. Not just the charge on paper, but the context around it, the weak points, the timeline, what the other side was likely to do. He assessed the entire situation in a way that made me realize how much I'd been guessing at on my own. That's acumen you can't fake, and it comes from someone who has genuinely done this many times. The other thing — and I cannot overstate this — is how available he was. Off hours. Weekends. When you're going through something like this, the panic doesn't keep office hours. Riccardo answered. Every time. He never made me feel like an inconvenience or a case file. That responsiveness alone took an enormous weight off me during the worst stretch of it. He was strategic when it counted, direct with me when I needed to hear something I didn't want to hear, and relentless about the details. If you're in the middle of this right now: get a good lawyer. It makes the difference between surviving the process and being crushed by it. Riccardo was that for me, and I'll be grateful for it for a long time
Desde la primera vez que contraté sus servicios me han ayudado muy bien y eh estado muy satisfecho,son los mejores en el área de la bahía,por eso siempre los recomiendo y le envío a mis conocidos,patric siempre amable,es el mejor!
Thank you Jesus, we appreciate your kind words. We are glad we were able to help.
Sriram Krishnan2026.07.05
I want to write the review to convey my sincerest thanks to Lawyer Patrick Valencia. I was caught up in a potentially difficult and personally damaging situation and sent a note through the company website giving a brief overview of the situation. Patrick called me within 30 min (even though it was a 4th of July!) and had a 15-minute chat with me to help with the next steps, do's and don’ts. I had gathered some wrong information through online forums (to support my situation), which he corrected! Later in the day, I followed exactly what he said, and I was able to get the situation under control. I realized that I had met a very good human being in addition to a great lawyer! Patrick, without your help, things could have gone south. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Warm regards
Update July 7, 2026 at 7:42 am: Mental health diversion was actually available June 2018. I couldn't care less for their "empathy." Empathy changes nothing.
Update June 25, 2026 at 11:33 am: It has been alleged that mental health diversion was not an available option at the time of my plea. I entered my plea in September 2018 and was sentenced January 2019. Mental health diversion was signed into law in July 2018. Here is my source:
https://capcentral.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Judge-Couzens-Mental-Health-Diversion-MAY-2024.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Make no mistake about it: Patrick Valencia deserves to be disbarred. He would be performing a kindness for the local community by retiring.
I retained Patrick Valencia in April 2018 to represent me in a criminal case. I had been accused of a crime by someone who raped me. I let Patrick Valencia know there was a strong mental health component to my case. I was unaware at the time that Santa Clara County had a mental health court, so when he claimed the best outcome was for me to plead to a felony, being inexperienced with the system I believed him and served three years' probation. The felony plea contributed in large part to my expulsion from University.
Years later I was arrested for the same conduct concerning the same rapist and this time was represented by the Public Defender's Office at no charge to me. I received a much better outcome without having to spend $7500 on a retainer. I was granted mental health diversion and my charge was dismissed.
I complained to the State Bar and Patrick Valencia, even after being notified I am aware of his misconduct, refuses to so much extend the courtesy of a refund even though he did NOTHING for me besides ruining my life. Not to mention, from serving three years' probation and being expelled from University I suffered massive financial losses.
Thankfully a new law was passed, vacatur, where survivors of sexual violence can petition to have their rap sheet erased. But even so, nothing will repair the lost time and opportunities I suffered because of this shameful, incompetent rape apologist.
Did I mention he screamed at me outside of the courtroom asking if I was a nasty woman? That's how he treats his clients. Steer clear from this firm.
I notice I am not the only former client he has mistreated. I encourage all of this scoundrel's victims to report him to the State Bar.
We are sorry to hear that you remain dissatisfied with the outcome of your case and the challenges you have faced since that time. We recognize that the events surrounding your case were deeply personal and difficult, and we genuinely empathize with the hardships you describe.
That said, we respectfully disagree with your characterization of Patrick Valencia's representation. Mr. Valencia represented you diligently, professionally, and in accordance with the law and the options available at the time your case was handled in 2018. Importantly, the mental health diversion statute that later became available and ultimately resulted in a dismissal of your subsequent case did not exist when Mr. Valencia represented you. As a result, the outcome you later received was not a legal option available to him in 2018.
Legal representation must be evaluated based on the facts, law, and circumstances that exist at the time decisions are made—not based on changes in the law that occur years later. Mr. Valencia worked to achieve the best possible result available under those circumstances and consistently advocated on your behalf.
Because of attorney-client confidentiality obligations, we cannot address many of the specific allegations raised in your review. However, we stand behind the quality, professionalism, and integrity of Mr. Valencia's representation.
We sincerely wish you the best moving forward and hope that the relief you have since obtained provides you with the opportunity for a positive new chapter in your life.
mohana ambati2026.06.20
Mr Valencia was very helpful in representing my daughter. He was very compassionate, professional and supportive throughout the legal proceedings and put my daughter and our family at ease and the outcome of the case was favorable to us. I will highly their firm for all your legal matters
Riccardo, handled my situation incredibly efficiently, proficiently and professionally. Without prejudice or judgment
I ended up with the desired outcome in record time. I could not say enough him and his office. I would recommend him anyone.
AK
I have had 2 court cases in my life, both taken care of by Riccardo Ippolito and the VIB law firm team, and both resulted in positive outcomes. This team of professionals made it possible to get my life back from 2 different negative situations involving a felony and a misdemeanor. The negativity that I experienced in both of these situations was seen by this team and they took all the steps needed to clear my record as well as my name to give me back my positivity. I was treated with respect and given the opportunity to learn about law while being defended by this team. I thank them and anyone else out there who stands up for the falsely accused, as well as misunderstood who need a helping hand to get their lives back in their own hands. If you need legal defense, and a powerful legal offense, you are in the right hands with this team.
I have had 2 court cases in my life, both taken care of by Riccardo Ippolito and the VIB law firm team, and both resulted in positive outcomes. This team of professionals made it possible to get my life back from 2 different negative situations involving a felony and a misdemeanor. The negativity that I experienced in both of these situations was seen by this team and they took all the steps needed to clear my record as well as my name to give me back my positivity. I was treated with respect and given the opportunity to learn about law while being defended by this team. I thank them and anyone else out there who stands up for the falsely accused, as well as misunderstood who need a helping hand to get their lives back in their own hands. If you need legal defense, and a powerful legal offense, you are in the right hands with this team.
I have had 2 court cases in my life, both taken care of by Riccardo Ippolito and the VIB law firm team, and both resulted in positive outcomes. This team of professionals made it possible to get my life back from 2 different negative situations involving a felony and a misdemeanor. The negativity that I experienced in both of these situations was seen by this team and they took all the steps needed to clear my record as well as my name to give me back my positivity. I was treated with respect and given the opportunity to learn about law while being defended by this team. I thank them and anyone else out there who stands up for the falsely accused, as well as misunderstood who need a helping hand to get their lives back in their own hands. If you need legal defense, and a powerful legal offense, you are in the right hands with this team.
Thank you for the review Trevor. I am glad our firm was able to help and get your case dismissed. We could not have done it without all the hard work you put into your case. We wish you the best of luck.
anton pankevitch2026.06.09
Absolutely amazing!!! Riccardo expertises was absolutely spot on. He was extremely professional and very knowledgeable with the legal matter and very easy to reach when needed, he’s team of experts were very qualified!!! I highly recommend.
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