Criminal Defense Attorney

ABOUT

Passion. Experience. Aggressive Trial Advocacy.

Experience and History

Mr. Hove has been practicing criminal law in the Bay Area since 2000. He has handled all types of criminal cases as a former prosecutor and defense attorney. His almost two decades of experience in the courtroom, has earned Mr. Hove the reputation as one of the Bay Area’s most aggressive, successful and effective criminal litigators. His background as a former prosecutor and trial attorney combined with his expertise in a wide range of criminal cases has earned him media coverage in numerous Bay Area publications.

Mr. Hove was hired as an Assistant District Attorney for the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office and then he was hired by James P. Fox as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office. While serving as a prosecutor for over seven years, Mr. Hove handled almost every type of criminal case and prosecuted cases involving sex crimes, homicides, criminal street gang cases, embezzlement, hate crimes and major narcotics cases.

Since leaving the District Attorney’s office in 2007, Mr. Hove has formed his own practice and has dedicated his career to assisting those who need help in the courtroom and at jury trial when they are charged with crimes in California. He relies on his experience to provide assistance and legal representation for criminal matters and provides expert legal advice, individualized client attention, and representation that delivers the best positive outcome for your matter.

 

Get in touch

We at the Law Offices of Eric M. Hove know that finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly and you must select and retain an attorney that will fight for you in court. That’s why we offer free consultations to walk you through your needs, the scope of your goals, and offer guidance and experienced legal advise in your time of need. Contact our office today.

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eric@hovelaw.com

hovelawoffice@gmail.com

Text message option: (650)594-4204

 
 

Attorney Bio

 
 
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ERIC M. HOVE - ATTORNEY AT LAW

Mr. Hove began his law career as a clerk for C. Don Clay - Attorney At Law and then worked as a legal clerk for the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office. He was hired as an Assistant District Attorney in the City and County of San Francisco and then worked as a Deputy District Attorney in the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office.

Mr. Hove entered private practice in 2007 and has been practicing criminal defense in all of the Bay Area Counties and Federal Court. He has handled and tried every type of felony and misdemeanor case on the defense side and has personal experience with every type of case ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Homicide.

 

Education

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science -1995

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC McGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor - 2000

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

  • San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association

  • Past President of the San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association

  • San Mateo County Bar Association

  • California Public Defender’s Association

  • California Attorneys For Criminal Justice

  • CAOC