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Joel G. Garcia

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Avvo Rating7.3
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed for 1 year
  • Free consultation
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About Joel

Joel G. Garcia is a Trial Attorney and Founder Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation where he handles criminal and civil litigation ranging from misdemeanors and felonies to restraining orders.  In representing his clients, Mr. Garcia is relentless, aggressive, and zealous.

“It is my privilege to represent my clients in court. As a criminal defense attorney, it is my duty to stand between my client and the government, when the government tries to take my client’s freedom. It is my duty to hold the government to its burden and to ensure my client’s constitutional rights are not violated.”

Practice areas

OtherExpungementDomestic violenceDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 30%

    Felonies, misdemeanors, violent crimes, gang crimes, drug crimes, assault, battery, criminal threats, sex crimes, cyber crimes, DUI, white collar, enhancements.

    2 years, 200 cases

  2. DUI and DWI: 30%

    Alcohol DUIs, Marijuana DUIs, and Drug DUIs.

    2 years

  3. Domestic violence: 20%

    Domestic violence, criminal or civil matters pertaining to protective orders, restraining orders.

    2 years

  4. Expungement: 10%

    Expunging and Sealing arrest records.

    2 years

  1. Violent crime: 10%

    Battery, assault, assault with a deadly weapon, assault with force likely to produce great bodily harm, GBI, aggravated battery.

    2 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Photos and videos

5005786 1544683786

Contact

714 W. Olympic Blvd.
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Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation

714 W. Olympic Blvd.
Suite 607
Los Angeles, CA, 90015

Garcia Law Group, Professional Corporation

Attorney Profile

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201811/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Advanced Trial AdvocacyTrial Advocacy Group2019
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Trial LawyerGarcia Law Group, Professional Corporation2019 - Present
Criminal Defense AttorneyHurwitz Law Group, Inc.2017 - Present
Lease AbstractorMd7, LLC through Special Counsel2017 - 2017
ClerkRejali Law Firm2016 - 2016
ClerkHurwitz Holt2016 - 2016
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember2019 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember2019 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAttorney Member2019 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember2018 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember2018 - Present
Mexican American Bar Association of Los AngelesMember2018 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember2018 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember2018 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Thomas Jefferson School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2017
California State University, FullertonBA - Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People v. LMDismissed
D.G. v. M.C.Restraining Order Terminated
People v. NMDismissed.
A.N. v. D.X.Restraining Order Denied

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Domestic violence

Posted by Anzhela Tue Sep 03 2019

With his hard work and dedication to my case Joel Garcia was able to renew my restraining order for five years .
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Posted by Acleo Wed Aug 07 2019

He was so nice and explained everything to me so that I can understand . I can’t thank him enough
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Attorney endorsements

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Isaac Vega, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A prosecutor's nightmare. Attorney Joel studies both sides of every case for the benefit of his clients. Formidable, indefatigable, and unconquerable.

Thomas Gennaro, Business Attorney on Aug 7, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse Mr. Garcia. Very diligent, loyal and committed to his clients. I learned a lot from his approach to the practice, both discipline and passion.

Ghazal Sharif, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 28, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joel is a skilled lawyer, with experience, knowledge and passion. He is a savvy problem solver, a force to be reckoned with at trial and a serious advocate for his clients. He is driven by a killer work ethic and invested in achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Omid Rejali, Personal injury Attorney on May 10, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Joel is the consummate criminal defense attorney. He is adept at his trade, cares for his clients deeply and will fight for them to make sure they get the best results possible. I endorse Mr. Garcia without reservation.

Paul Hilton, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 27, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joel is a highly competent defense attorney. He is a zealous fighter for his clients--a real pro! I endorse this lawyer.

Eiman Rejali, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 23, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've known Joel for quite some time. He is the quiet guy who will always surprise you at the right moment, the moment you need him the most, in court advocating passionately for your rights. I endorse Mr. Garcia.

Nima Etemadian, Car accident Attorney on Apr 5, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Joel is truly passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond for his clients. I am proud to have colleagues in the field like Attorney Joel Garcia. You are in the best hands possible!

Imran Syed, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Joel is a passionate criminal defense attorney! I would recommend him to those who need a zealous advocate in the courtroom!

Brian Hurwitz, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 20, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Joel G Garcia is a skilled trial attorney. I've had the privilege of working with Mr. Garcia on several criminal matters. His aggressive and zealous representation has led to incredible results for clients. I give him the highest recommendation possible. He truly leaves no stone unturned for his clients. When Joel G. Garcia is in your corner, you are truly in good hands

Philip Mauriello, Probate Attorney on Nov 20, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

You won't find many attorneys who are as passionate and driven to resolve your case as Joel. When he gets a matter he dives into it 110% to get the best results for his clients. I fully endorse him.

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