Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Joseph A. Tang received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Joseph later received his juris doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with honors. While at the University of Illinois College of Law, Joseph was a member and later editor of the University of Illinois Journal of Law, Technology, and Policy.
Upon graduating from law school, Joseph immediately took and passed the California bar exam, and began his career as a trial attorney working as a deputy district attorney in northern California. During that time, he prosecuted numerous DUI and criminal cases of varying levels of complexity. After leaving the district attorney’s office, Joseph went into private practice and founded The Joseph A. Tang Law Firm in Pasadena, California.
Since entering private practice, Joseph has had great success in defending clients in criminal trial courtrooms all across southern California. Joseph has tried and won numerous jury trials and defended hundreds of clients accused of crimes of all kinds and complexity. In the process of serving his clients, he has consistently produced superior results day-in day-out for them and exceeded expectations. Joseph has also had great success in civil plaintiff personal injury law practice fighting for clients who were injured or had their legal rights violated by others. In the process, Joseph has obtained recoveries for his clients and vindicated their legal rights in and out of civil trial courtrooms.
Joseph is also Of Counsel to Imhoff & Associates, a criminal defense law firm.
In recognition of his outstanding performance and results, Joseph was named as one of The National Trial Lawyer’s Top 100 Lawyers every year since 2014. The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase objective and uniformly applied process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards.
Joseph’s other memberships include membership in the National College of DUI Defense (“NCDD”), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (“CAALA”), Los Angeles Bar Association and the Asian Pacific Bar Association of Los Angeles.
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1445 Huntington Dr., Suite 205, South Pasadena, CA, 91030
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Posted by Joe | December 03, 2014
Quality Attorney
I went through 3 meetings with other lawyers before I met with Joseph A. Tang and realized he was exactly who I was looking for. Mr. Tang is smart, articulate, and is friendly and caring as well. He was a good listener, and very knowledgable and understandable when speaking about my case. I like h...
Posted by Enrique A. | December 02, 2014 | Gun Law
Very Professional
Joseph helped me get my gun case dismissed. He really delivered for me. Throughout the entire process, he was focused on getting me the best result possible from start to finish and that's what he did. On top of that, he did a good job breaking down my case and communicating what was going on. I woul...
Posted by J. Cesar | December 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Even the judge was impressed
Had to go to court for 2 felony drug charges, didn't know what to do. I was looking at a minimum of 5yrs prison but I found Joseph. I helped me out and took the jitters I had. In the end he got me into the DEJ program that even the judge was impressed
Posted by chris | August 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense
very professional and knowledgeable
joespeh did a great job for me, he was always on top of everything, has great knowledge and explains things so that you understand every detail and are not left in the dark about anything. i was very nervous and had no idea what was gona happen with the kind of case i had. i was worried not just ...
Posted by Michelle | August 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
He did a great job for me
Joe was very professional and understanding and very easy to work with. He got me the deal I wanted in just a few court appearances. I hope I don't have a reason to use him again but I would choose him as my lawyer again.
"Joseph is an outstanding attorney with excellent knowledge and experience. I unreservedly recommend Mr. Tang for your criminal, DUI/DWI, or Personal Injury matter."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Avvo Clients' Choice, Avvo
2014
Avvo Clients' Choice, Avvo
2011 - Present
Attorney at law licensed, the practice of Law
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2014 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember
DUI charges dismissed. Client pleads to traffic infraction for tinted windows.
Deferred Entry of Judgment. The charge and entire case against Client is subsequently dismissed. Client does no jail and suffers no conviction on his criminal record.
Client plead to a Wet/Reckless in LA county. On the same day, I was also in Orange County court and plead Client to a DUI in that case. Both convictions are treated as first time DUI's.
After negotiation, case is dismissed. Client also gets the gun back.
After negotiation, Client receives pre-trial diversion. Upon completion of domestic violence classes, the charges against Client will be dismissed.
After negotiation, Client receives pre-trial diversion. Upon completion of anger management classes, the charges against Client will be dismissed.
After negotiation, the driver of the other vehicle was found to be liable and the Client was awarded $19,387 in damages.
After negotiation, over the objection of the prosecutor, the court agreed to dismiss the charge through a civil compromise. Civil compromise was subsequently completed, and the identity theft charge against my client was dismissed.
Prosecution agrees to drop the charge and strike the prior conviction. Client pleads to just a simple unlicensed driving charge. Jail time avoided; no jail time or community labor.
After negotiation, probation was reinstated with the same original conditions. Client was not sanctioned and no further punishment was ordered.
Client's case dismissed on motion. No conviction or penalties.
No contest plea to a standard misdemeanor DUI (without injury). No jail time; 20 days community service in lieu of jail time.
Case dismissed via deferred entry of judgment ("DEJ"). Prosecutor agreed to drop the deadly weapon enhancement so the Client would become eligible for DEJ. After staying out of trouble for a year and obeying all other terms, case was dismissed.
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
A Career As A Lawyer
2013
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