Jose R. Gallegos is a Mexican-American criminal defense and immigration attorney and the Founder of Not Guilty Law. As the child of hard-working immigrants, Jose brings a deeply personal understanding of the fears, uncertainties, and high stakes immigrant families face when they encounter the American justice system. That lived experience is not something he learned from a textbook. It is something he carries with him into every courtroom, every client meeting, and every fight.
Jose is dedicated to guiding individuals through the complexities of criminal defense and immigration law with compassion, integrity, and strategic precision. His practice focuses on immigration removal defense, criminal post-conviction relief, family and humanitarian-based immigration, and CACI (Child Abuse Central Index) hearings. These are areas where the consequences of a single misstep can tear a family apart. As a crimmigration practitioner, Jose ensures that no plea deal, charge reduction, or sentencing decision is made without considering the full immigration picture.
Clients trust Jose because he does not just handle their case. He fights for people, families, and futures. Whether securing release from an immigration detention center, defending against removal proceedings, clearing a criminal record to restore immigration eligibility, guiding a family through a humanitarian petition, or representing parents in CACI hearings to protect their rights and their children, Jose approaches every matter with the urgency, empathy, and tenacity it deserves.
Jose is known for his direct and honest communication style. He believes clients deserve clear explanations of their options, realistic expectations, and an attorney who is accessible when they need answers.
We built Newmen Law on a simple premise: business owners deserve legal counsel that understands business. That means we focus on outcomes, not billable hours for their own sake. We give you direct access to experienced attorneys. We explain your options plainly. And we structure our fees so you can plan around them, whether flat-rate, hourly, or monthly retainer.
We also believe your attorney should be part of your team, not just someone you call when something goes wrong. That is why our Fractional General Counsel program has become one of our most popular offerings: companies retain us on a flexible monthly basis for ongoing legal support, getting the benefit of in-house counsel without the in-house cost.
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Discovery call
We start by listening. You tell us about your business, your goals, and where you need legal support. We ask the right questions and give you a straight assessment of where you stand.
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Strategy Session
We review your situation, identify your legal exposure, and map out your options. No unnecessary alarm, no vague advice. Just a clear picture of what needs to be done and why.
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Transparent Pricing
We quote before we start. Whether it is a flat fee, hourly, or a monthly retainer, you know exactly what you are paying and what you are getting. No surprises on the invoice.
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Execution
We get to work. Contracts drafted, entities formed, compliance built, disputes resolved. You focus on running your business. We handle the legal.
• Juris Doctor, Western State College of Law
• B.A. Criminal Justice, Sociology- Kansas Wesleyan University
• California State Bar License No. 336826
• 2025 Elite Lawyer Award Recipient
• 5-Star Rating on Avvo (18+ reviews)
• Avvo Client’s Choice Award | Avvo Top Contributor Award
• Mexican American Bar Association of Los Angeles (MABA LA) — Board Member
• CLA- California Lawyers Association
• LACBA- Los Angeles County Bar Association
• NACDL- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• AILA- American Immigration Lawyers Association
• NIP- National Immigration Project
• State Bar of California
