Alana Wilson

Alana Wilson is a criminal defense attorney at Pernik Law, APC, in its San Jose office. Her practice addresses criminal allegations and the individual circumstances surrounding each case. She has expressed particular interest in matters involving mental health issues, juvenile and youthful defendants, and domestic disputes. Her work centers on preparing defenses, evaluating clients’ needs, and helping individuals understand the criminal justice process and decisions before them.

Alana graduated cum laude from Saint Mary’s College of California and earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. During law school, she participated in the Northern California Innocence Project, expungement clinics, and internships with public defender offices and the Habeas Corpus Resource Center. She also received a CALI Award in Criminal Procedure and the BT Collins academic scholarship, supporting her focus on defense and public service.

Alana joined Pernik Law as an associate attorney after passing the California bar examination and has been associated with the firm since 2021. Her training included placements with the Santa Clara County and Contra Costa County public defender offices. She also worked with Fresh Lifelines for Youth to help students learn about constitutional rights. These experiences inform her interest in the legal and personal circumstances of people facing criminal allegations.

Alana Wilson approaches defense work with attention to individual needs and careful case preparation. Her background in innocence work, habeas corpus practice, public defense, and youth legal education provides perspective on criminal procedures and defendants’ rights. She aims to help clients participate meaningfully in legal decisions, understand possible case strategies, and receive representation that considers the specific facts and challenges involved in their matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pernik Law, APC
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Volunteer, Fresh Lifelines for Youth

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University, School of Law
  Law degree

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