Joseph Arthur Tang

Joseph Arthur Tang

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at South Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

1445 Huntington Dr., Suite 205, South Pasadena, CA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Joseph A. Tang Law Firm, PC

1445 Huntington Dr., Suite 205, South Pasadena, CA, 91030

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Joseph Arthur Tang's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (26) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Gregory Geare | January 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Most Effective Relateable Lawyer In LA

Joseph has represented me in a number of different cases from DUI to Criminal Defense. He is always supportive and never judgemental. You always know he has your back and is your advocate. At the same time he is honest about the strategy and your responsibility to work for your own defense. After yea...rs of working with him I couldn't recommend a better defense attorney. Everyday I feel secure knowing if an incident occurs I have Joseph to call or text directly. All I can say is if you are in the LA area you need to put this man at the top of your list for a partner in the legal trenches. He won't let you down!!

Posted by Paul | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dismissal of my DUI

Joseph Tang is a very caring compassionate lawyer who cared about my case (DUI), and how it effected my personal life and carrer. He took his time to prepare in my defense, and studied every angle of my case to achieve the best result/ outcome in my behalf. He explained to me every step of battle, c...ommunicated through out the process, answered the million questions I had, and kept a positive/ optimistic additide througth out the longevity of my case. I would recommend Joseph Tang as a lawyer to anyone who understand there are no expexctations, but put there trust in someone who is willing to fight for you to the very last second. God willing your experience with joe will be as good as mine good luck to you and Jospeh Tang.

Posted by ML | January 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Traffic Stop/Check Point

Joe has an extensive knowledge of the California Judicial System pertaining to traffic stop/police check point. Joe was diligent with my initial consultation. He asked detailed questions concerning the traffic stop in question and documented all my confidential statements with him. He explained th...e law concisely and clearly, offered his assessment and options to my case. And then he strategized a defense argument to negotiate with the DA. The key to his defense was that he exhausted ALL legal options before speaking to the DA. This was done in my best interest and I know with all of his clients. So I'm glad I consulted with Joe within days of my arrest when the incident was still fresh in my mind. Detailed information was the key to my case. My case was settled with a LESSER charge. I paid the fine and case closed. I highly recommend Joe to anybody that requires legal service! best, M.L.

See All Client Reviews

Joseph Arthur Tang's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Joseph
Arthur Ilangesyan headshot
Arthur Ilangesyan

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

James Stewart Neal McCubbins headshot
James McCubbins

Unknown lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joseph is an outstanding attorney with excellent knowledge and experience. I unreservedly recommend Mr. Tang for your criminal, DUI/DWI, or Personal Injury matter."

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Franklin Tzeng headshot
Franklin Tzeng

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Stanley T. Shar headshot
Stanley Shar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He genuinely cares about his clients and will fight for them."

Debby Lin headshot
Debby Lin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael W. Bouldin headshot
Michael Bouldin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joseph knows criminal and DUI law in California. I endorse Joseph."

Jared Charles Cobell headshot
Jared Cobell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Arthur Ilangesyan headshot
Arthur Ilangesyan

Personal injury lawyer

Mitchell Mu-Shuel Tsai headshot
Mitchell Tsai

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Franklin Tzeng headshot
Franklin Tzeng

Immigration lawyer

Benjamin Partick Smyth headshot
Benjamin Smyth

Entertainment lawyer

Michael W. Bouldin headshot
Michael Bouldin

Criminal defense lawyer

Debby Lin headshot
Debby Lin

Personal injury lawyer

James Stewart Neal McCubbins headshot
James McCubbins

Insurance lawyer

Stanley T. Shar headshot
Stanley Shar

Litigation lawyer

Jared Charles Cobell headshot
Jared Cobell

Unknown lawyer

Clifford Chad Henson headshot
Clifford Henson

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Lawyers 2015, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Avvo Clients' Choice, Avvo

2014

Top 100 Lawyers 2014, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Avvo Clients' Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney at law licensed, the practice of Law

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

General Member

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Member

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles County

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI

DUI charges dismissed. Client pleads to traffic infraction for tinted windows.

Drug Possession For Sale / Transportation

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.

Multiple First Time DUI's

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.

Unlawful gun possession

After negotiation, case is dismissed. Client also gets the gun back.

Corporal Injury to Spouse / Child Endangerment

After negotiation, Client receives pre-trial diversion. Upon completion of domestic violence classes, the charges against Client will be dismissed.

Corporal Injury to Spouse

After negotiation, Client receives pre-trial diversion. Upon completion of anger management classes, the charges against Client will be dismissed.

Personal Injury Settlement (Pre-Complaint Litigation)

After negotiation, the driver of the other vehicle was found to be liable and the Client was awarded $19,387 in damages.

Identity Theft

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.

Driving on a Suspended License w/ Priors

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.

Bench Warrant

After negotiation, probation was reinstated with the same original conditions. Client was not sanctioned and no further punishment was ordered.

Corporal Injury to Spouse

Client's case dismissed on motion. No conviction or penalties.

DUI w/ Injury

No contest plea to a standard misdemeanor DUI (without injury). No jail time; 20 days community service in lieu of jail time.

Drug Possession w/ Weapon Enhancement

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.

See More Legal Cases

Education

2011

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Michigan State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Academia Avance - Career Day

A Career As A Lawyer

Publications

2013

No publications located as of this date No publications located as of this date

Languages

English

Mandarin

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution