Baja
Since starting my law firm in 2002, I began with a vision of founding a law firm that prides itself on professionalism, experience, and aggressive representation while assisting both corporate and individual clients. My office works hard to methodically prepare each and every case from a legal and factual perspective in order to obtain the most favorable results for my clients. This framework has proven successful as my office enjoys a top-notch reputation with courts, fellow attorneys, as well as corporate and individual clients.
I offer experienced, strategic, and aggressive advocacy with a focus on efficient and favorable resolution to sometimes complex issues. A strong foundation of trial experience allows for the proven results my office has enjoyed over the years.
My firm has particular expertise is in handling complex drug charges such as drug possession with intent to sell, drug distribution, drug transportation, cocaine and methamphetamine charges as well as marijuana charges throughout all San Diego county. I have also successfully represented clients with domestic violence, sex crimes, gun charges, solicitation of prostitution, pimping and pandering,bankruptcy fraud, fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, robbery, burglary and theft, murder & manslaughter charges and all manner of criminal charges.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Criminal
LITIGATION PERCENTAGE
- 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
BAR ADMISSIONS
- California, 2001
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
EDUCATION
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- Juris Doctorate
- Law Journal: American Journal of Criminal Law, Editor
- University of California San Diego (UCSD), San Diego, California
- B.A. in Political Science with Honors
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Law & Society
CLASSES/SEMINARS
- Guest Speaker, Criminal, SDSU, 2003
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Moot Court Performance Award, 1999 – Present
- University of Texas Law Journal Editor (American Journal of Criminal Law)
- USD School of Law Appellate Court Judge
- Judge, University of San Diego Moot Court Competition, 2006 – Present
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- California State Bar, 2001 – Present
- San Diego County Bar Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS
- Law Office of Kerry Steigerwalt, 2002 – 2003
- Law Office of Allen Bloom, 1996 – 2001
- San Diego City Attorneys Office
LANGUAGES
- English
- Spanish
FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES
- Sigma Chi
Contact/Location
Vikas Bajaj
San Diego, CA
(619) 525-7005