Joseph Land

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Joseph Land

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Abuse

1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1850, Los Angeles, CA

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About Joseph

Biography

Protecting what matters the most: An Honest and Experienced Attorney to Protect your Rights

Protecting what matters the most: An Honest and Experienced Attorney to Protect your Rights

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 45%

17 years | 150 cases

45%
Divorce and Separation 35%

17 years

35%
Child Abuse 20%

17 years | 300 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 525-525 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2021 2015
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LAND LEGAL GROUP, APC

1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1850, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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LAND LEGAL GROUP, APC

300 Esplanade Ave., Suite 1140, Oxnard, CA, 93035

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Online Presence

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Joseph Land's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

88 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2013 | Child Custody

Shown & Proved Skill & Poise. Family Man & Exceptional Family Law Attorney.

Regarding child custody matters it goes without saying that the legal system is bias in favor of the mother. There are obvious handicaps for a father to overcome in custody situations. At the start of any custody battle these unfair advantages can make for a hard fight on behalf of the Father and his... attorney. That being said, from the very beginning of my case and even before, Joseph Land has fought with such passion for my son and I. I was being stifled in my efforts to allow the system trust and due process. Given the benefit of the doubt my son's mother was able to take advantage of the system . As a result of this there were specific incidents allowed to transpire that were very difficult to maneuver through and very disappointing. Immediately after a brief phone consultation with Joe I encountered one of these incidents. Caught off guard and bewildered I truly had no savviness for the situation. I called Joe right back and he rallied behind me and guided me through a very critical moment until it reached dissolution. I believe that with the way Joe asserted himself I achieved the best possible outcome. And this was without being compensated yet or having even met him. At that moment I was convinced that Joe was the type of guy I wanted by my side. Joseph Land restored my confidence and moral and has help sustain it throughout my custody proceedings. Joe has a cool and confident demeanor that evokes a sense of calm and poise. He not only leveled the playing field for me but even tipped the scales back into my favor. He is the type of guy you need to overcome the shortcomings in the system that are a detriment to the father of a child. With his skill and expertise he has shown and proved again and again why he is so compelled and talented in the work that he does. I would insist that any father on the verge of a custody situation to please not hesitate to employ Joseph Land. I would encourage any mother or any party involved in any custody situation to at least meet with Joe and strongly consider his representation. I would highly recommend his services for any family law or general legal matter period. My man Joe Land stepped in and saved the day for my son and I. I would bet he could do the same for you. A parent's number one priority is protecting their child and I will forever be gracious to Joseph for how he stood by me and battled for me in protecting my own. Joe's motto is protecting what matters most and it is evident that he lives by this.

Posted by babesdogs | August 09, 2013 | Domestic Violence

THANK YOU!

My mom met Joseph in the court house while we were filing for a temporary R.O and custody order. I was going to try and represent myself, thank God I didn't . I'm so glad my mom found him. He met with us right away. He is very honest, knowledgeable and he made everything easy to understand. Joseph t...ook time to really hear me out and he saved me lots of $$. Thanks to Joseph and Kyle Puro I can move on with my life! I am very happy! Thank you Joseph for the exceptional legal representation!!!

Posted by Heather | August 02, 2013 | Child Custody

Thank you Joesph

The night that I was served papers was not a night I would like to replay again. I was in between jobs, just getting out of school and my income was not steady yet. I didn’t know what to do so I immediately went to google and typed in LegalMatch.com. I went through the steps and seconds after... I pushed the submit button Mr. Land was calling me. He was so empathetic of my situation and as the conversation went on I felt more at ease. Mr. Land is well spoken and very professional but has a sharp edge that lawyers need. He knows how to negotiate in a custody court setting with so much fines. The other lawyer doesn’t realize what is happening until it is too late. I guess him coming from a family of lawyers and growing up in the culture it has helped him a great deal. Mr. Joseph Land is young yes, but he has an honesty about him and a drive and hunger for justice. He stands out in a crowd of all the other lawyers in his field. I would definitely recommend him. Thank you for everything Mr. Land! Heather

Posted by Irene | July 13, 2013 | Family

Grandparents Rights

I contacted Joseph Land when his name appeared on a Google search for Grandparents Rights in Los Angeles, CA. He actually took my call himself, even though he was in court at the time, and told me he would call me back as soon as he was free. We were in contact for 2 days. He researched my case, whic...h was very complicated, for no charge. When he realized that we could not pursue a lawsuit, he was honest about it and sent me a copy of the Family Code provisions to explain my rights. He was compassionate and concerned and refused to charge me for his time. I am immensely grateful for his time and explanations. All the other lawyers I contacted wanted to charge me for their time before actually establishing whether or not I had any grounds for a suit. I highly recommend Joseph Land.

Posted by Joseph S. | June 19, 2013 | Guardianship

Outstanding, Professional, and Highly Knowledgable

I would like to express my sincerest thanks for the commitment and professionalism of Mr. Joseph Land to my case. He worked on the Guardianship Case concerning my granddaughter, Serenity. The consistent and outstanding efforts of Mr. Land and his staff, including Mr. Land's exceptional presentatio...n and presence in the court room, demonstrated tremendous knowledge, skill, caring, commitment and character -- the most important attributes, I believe, of successful legal assistance and representation (especially for a client like myself who is stationed half a world away in Europe). Also, Mr. Land's unique approach of "Court Call" allowed me to attend every hearing by phone without incurring the tremendous costs of flying back and forth from Germany to California. I can not thank you or Mr. Land enough. Please know that I will contact his firm should I ever need additional legal assistance or advice. I really appreciate not only his efforts but also your positive attitude, knowledge, character, and how you conducted the events for the hearings and all the documents and activities that went along with them. Highly recommended Again, thank you so very much. May God bless you always!

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Joseph Land's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Leahy

Family lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph Land is an attorney that deeply cares about his clients and achieving successful results for them. If you need a family law or bankruptcy law attorney, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Land for an immediate consultation."

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Kenneth Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joe and he is hard working, knowledgeable in the law and ethical. He puts his clients first and is not afraid to stand up for their rights in court. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Ken Lewis"

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Michael Whitmarsh

Unknown lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph Land's patience and kindness that he shows to his clients is surpassed only by his ability to resolve difficult cases quickly and efficiently. And that ability is especially valuable when it comes to cases involving children. I whole-heartedly recommend Joseph for legal issues involving children."

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Brian Bitker

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced in family law and juvenile matters. Joe is an advocate that gets great results for his clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mengjun Qiu

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Child abuse lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Nicole Boros

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Mr. Land for any family law matter. He is truly passionate about assisting his clients and provides superior service to all."

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Martin Osinski

Unknown lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Paul Metzger

Juvenile law lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Land replaced my opposing counsel in the middle of a contentious case. He was able to identify the issues that needed his prompt attention and resolve them immediately. His actions directly benefited his client and moved the case forward without further delays."

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Sean Sobottka

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Attorney Joe Land. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Land in the past. I have seen first-hand that he is an ethical attorney, who gives his clients honest, upfront opinions. I have always appreciated Attorney Land's counsel and advice and know his clients will benefit from the same."

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Brigid Mitchell

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Land for nearly seven years. I have witnessed firsthand Attorney Land's tireless work ethic, his commitment to the profession and his clients as well as to his community. Attorney Land is a competent, capable and compassionate family law attorney who prioritizes his clients' needs while achieving the best possible result."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Land is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."

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Eli Hammond

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Land is an experienced and results driven attorney. While working with him, I was impressed by his dedication and efficiency working on Family Law matters. He cares about his clients and knows how to get results. I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Land."

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Loren Zahn

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've had the opportunity to work opposite Mr. Land on two cases involving custody issues. Mr. Land's a vigorous advocate for his client but remains committed to problem solving and solutions which work best for his client while keeping cost in mind. He has a professional courtroom demeanor and knows the law. I would definitely recommend Mr. Land to anyone looking for a family law attorney."

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Johnathan Razbannia

Family lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Land is an outstanding communicator and his considerable legal acumen enables him to provide constructive advise to his clients.. He is tenacious advocate and cares deeply about his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Lance Claery

Unknown lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Land is a hardworking and compassionate attorney. His strong desire to help others make it through tough times makes him a true stand-out."

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Harvey Barbee

Unknown lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Mr. Land. When selecting an attorney you need one who has the right mix of compassion, tenacity, integrity and intelligence. I can say without hesitation that Mr. Land possesses each of these qualities and uses them to fight for the rights of his client. If you are looking for an attorney who will work tirelessly for your cause you need to look no further than Mr. Land."

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David Lione

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Joseph Land for over 10 years. He is an honest, caring, compassionate person whom I can always count on in a time of need. Joseph is a man of great integrity. I know for a fact that Joseph brings these same qualities to every client relationship. If you are looking for an attorney who is honest, straightforward, and genuinely cares about resolving your legal issue, then Joseph is the attorney for you. He is extremely knowledgable in the areas of family law and criminal law. He provides each and every client with top-notch legal advice and strategies designed to resolve your legal issue. I highly recommend and endorse Joseph Land."

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Limor Mojdehiazad

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Trugman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Bitker

Juvenile law lawyer

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Douglas Borthwick

Unknown lawyer

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Michael Shemtoub

Personal injury lawyer

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Edrea Grabler

Unknown lawyer

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Stephen Gassner

Family lawyer

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David Vaughn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Martin Osinski

Child custody lawyer

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Seth Kramer

Family lawyer

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Patricia Barberis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Paul Metzger

Child abuse lawyer

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Sean Sobottka

Family lawyer

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John Negley

Family lawyer

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Vincent Davis

Juvenile law lawyer

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Michael Shafer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tobie Waxman

Family lawyer

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Kenneth Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Law Firm (Rising Star), Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Avvo Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

President, LAND LEGAL GROUP, APC

2013 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Joseph Land

2014 - 2016

Partner, Land Whitmarsh LLP

2011 - 2013

Public Defender, Los Angeles Dependency Attorneys

2009 - 2010

Attorney at Law, Claery & Green, LLP

2009 - 2009

Prosecuting Attorney, City Attorney, City Of Los Angeles - Volunteer Prosecutor Program

2007 - 2007

Clerk, Superior Court for the State of Rhode Island, Honorable Jeffrey Lanphear

Associations

2014 - Present

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Treasurer

2013 - Present

Century City Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Southern California Family Law Inns of Court

Member

2009 - Present

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dependency Case B

Case Closed with Father having child back in Phillippines.

Child Dependency Case A

Case Dismissed: Father retains all visitaiton rights

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Education

2009

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Ventura County Parents Association

Dependency Court Issues

2015

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Dependency and Family Law

2014

Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court

Attorney's Fees and Costs: Nuts and Bolts

2014

Family Law American Inn of Court

Family Law and Bankruptcy

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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