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Edward A. Kraus

Edward A. Kraus

Silicon Valley Law Group
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  • California
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Biography

Ed Kraus is a shareholder with Silicon Valley Law Group. For over 20 years he has represented individuals, small and large companies in a variety of civil and criminal litigation matters. Ed has successfully handled litigation involving employment issues, real estate, construction, commercial disputes, contract issues, unfair competition and Americans with Disabilities Act claims on behalf of businesses. Ed also handles a wide variety of criminal litigation including representing individuals and corporations accused of grand theft, embezzlement, real estate fraud, insurance fraud, environmental, trade secret violations, driving under the influence, other driving related charges and other general criminal matters.

Ed believes in handling matters efficiently and cost effectively for the client so that the client obtains the best resolution. Ed has tried cases to Juries and Judges as well as before Arbitrators, United States Department of Defense Administrative Law Judges, Department of Motor Vehicles hearing officers and Department of Labor Standards Enforcement Administrative Law Judges. Ed has handled matters in both state and federal courts.

Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. (1992)
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University of California - Berkeley
B.A. (1989) | Economics and Political Science
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Professional Experience
Shareholder
Silicon Valley Law Group
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Attorney
Creech Liebow & Kraus
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Attorney
Reed, Elliott, Creech & Roth
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Deputy Public Defender
Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender
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Awards
BV Distinguished Peer Review
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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Santa Clara County Bar Association
Member
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California State Bar  # 162043
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Environmental Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Edward A. Kraus' Website Profile
Website
Silicon Valley Law Group Website
Blog
Silicon Valley Law Group Blog
Contact & Map
Silicon Valley Law Group
One North Market St.
Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95113
Telephone: (408) 573-5700
Fax: (408) 573-5701