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Erin Joyce
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About Erin
Biography
Erin is a former 18 year State Bar prosecutor, who now handles State Bar defense, moral character determinations and ethics consultations.
Former 18 Year State Bar Prosecutor -- Call Today!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
75%
26 years
Licensing
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2020
Licenses
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Erin Joyce Law
117 East Colorado Blvd., Fourth Floor, Suite 465, Pasadena, CA, 91105
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Erin Joyce's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Rona | April 15, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
An A+ Attorney!
If you need help with state bar issues on any matter, I would highly recommend working with Ms. Joyce. She gives you insights into the process that you would never be able to discover on your own. Her ideas are brilliant and exactly on point. I would give more than 5 stars if i could. She is hardwor...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend Attorney Erin Joyce
Attorney Erin Joyce has been instrumental in helping resolve matters relating to the state bar. She gives you advice that only experienced attorneys can possibly provide and is very thorough in her assistance to fully resolve matters. I would highly recommend her for any such issue.
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Legal Ethics Expert
A former State Bar prosecutor, Erin is an expert in legal ethics. When I had a question regarding my ethical obligations involving a complex disclosure issue as an attorney, Erin helped me navigate ethics rules and determine my ethical obligations both clearly and efficiently. I would highly recommen...
Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful and responsive
I was going active in CA after years of being inactive and had questions about process and MCLE compliance. Erin was responsive, knowledgeable, and very helpful. I'll gladly call her again if I have any questions!
Posted by Geoffrey | March 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Effective and efficient representation
I received a notice that a complaint was filed against me by some random person as part of a competitor's smear campaign. I hired Erin Joyce and literally within a week of her sending in my response, the complaint was closed out and I have nothing to worry about. Erin does an excellent job of calming...
Erin Joyce's Lawyer Endorsements
Cynthia Hackler Flynn
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Oct 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Erin is just fabulous. She's so knowledgeable when it comes to ethics and professional responsibility."
Sanaz Bereliani
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Erin Joyce is the most straight forward, authentic, and trustworthy attorney you could have on your side to help with state bar defense. Prior private practice, she used to be a prior California State Bar Prosecutor, so she knows exactly what to look for and what to defend against aggressively, yet professionally. She's my go to for ethics matters and who I would recommend to my closest colleagues, friends, and family!"
Karine Karadjian
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Apr 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Erin is highly knowledgeable and I recommend her without hesitation for state bar defense matters. She is also kind enough to answer fellow attorney questions regarding ethics. Her experience as a state bar prosecutor has given her immense knowledge in this field. I endorse Erin."
Nikki Jacobson
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jan 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Honest, trustworthy and genuinely a professional and caring attorney. After working with attorneys for over 22 years, I would recommend anyone to Attorney Erin Joyce for state bar defense. As a prior California State Bar Prosecutor, she knows the ins and outs of properly advising and representing attorneys. We need more attorneys like Attorney Erin Joyce."
Carolin Shining
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Erin is a tough, disciplined and respected lawyer in her field. She has the experience needed to tackle the most difficult cases and come out on top for her clients. I would want Erin in my corner if I am ever in need of services in this area."
Adriana Burger
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I recommend without hesitation and reservation Ms. Joyce in all matters and especially in matters related to State Bar Defense and Professional Responsibility and Ethics. Ms. Joyce provides excellent service and is extremely knowledgeable in this very specialized area of practice. When the State Bar calls, do not hesitate to get help and call Erin Joyce."
Jean Cha
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Erin Joyce is an amazing attorney who is sharp and accurate. In State Bar disciplinary matters she has an exceptional awareness of what it takes to address the State Bar's allegations. Ms. Joyce has a unique skill set of bulldozing her opponent with logic, an advanced and expert understanding of points and authorities, and persistence. While Ms. Joyce was a State Bar Prosecutor, she served as a Senior Trial Counsel and was given high-ranking responsibility to handle a wide range of delicate, complex and multiple matters against a single attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Attorney of Distinction, Pasadena Magazine
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Abraham Lincoln University
2021 - Present
Faculty, Women In The Law Institute
2021 - Present
Faculty, Practicing Law Institute
2017 - Present
Principal, Erin Joyce Law
2016 - 2017
Chief Special Investigator, Los Angeles Fire Department
1997 - 2016
Senior Trial Counsel, State Bar Of California
Associations
2021 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationAttorney Health and Wellness Committee, Co-Chair
2021 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationFuture Lawyering Taskforce, Member
2021 - Present
California State BarFaculty for Continuing Education
2021 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationFuture Lawyering Task Force
2021 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationNetworking Meeting Steering Committee
2021 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar Association Board of TrusteesMember
2019 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationDelegation Study Group Chair
2019 - Present
Assocation of Discipline Defense CounselSecretary to the Board
2019 - Present
California Lawyers AssociationMember, Solo Section
2019 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember
2018 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationVice Chair, Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Section
2018 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember, Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee
State Bar of California
Member
Education
N/A
Southwestern University School of Law
N/A
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
N/A
Univ of California at Los Angeles
Speaking Engagements
2021
Westside Bar Association
"Deconstructing Girardi"
2021
Speaker
"The State Bar's Attack on Lawyers: Big Tech Takeover and How Paraprofessionals Will Affect Your Practice"
2021
Speaker
"Mediation Ethics"
2021
Speaker
"Special Ethics Issues for Trusts and Estates Attorneys"
2021
Speaker
"Ethics of Alternative Billing
2021
Speaker
"Contemporary Ethical Issues"
2021
Outside Counsel Network
"How Law Firms Can Thrive in These Turbulent Times
2021
Outside Counsel Network
“The Ethics of Referrals”
2021
Los Angeles County Bar Association
LACBA Ethics Symposium
2021
California Lawyers Association
"How Judges Affect Attorney Wellbeing"
2021
California Lawyers Association
"Pitfalls for the Unwary: How Changes in the Rules of Paraprofessional Conduct Can Expose You to Serious Liability"
2021
CAALA - Las Vegas
"The Basics of How to Manage Your Trust Account to Avoid Discipline"
2021
CAALA - Las Vegas
“How to Keep Your Client’s Money Safe and Your License Safe All At the Same Time!”
2021
CAALA
“Ethics Do’s and Don’ts for Lawyer Marketing and Advertising in 2020”
2021
American Bar Association
"The Ultimate Playbook: Building Your Business Without Breaking Ethics Rules"
2020
The Lawyers Assistance Program
“Wellness Strategies for the Legal Community”
2020
State Bar of California’s Solo and Small Firm Summit
"Avoiding the State Bar Discipline System”
2020
Speaker
"What You Don't Know About Trust Accounting Can Get You Disbarred"
2020
PLI Program
“Starting and Building Your Law Practice in a Pandemic World”
2020
Outside Counsel Network
“The Intersection of Attorney Ethics, Mental Health and the Covid Pandemic"
2020
Outside Counsel Network
“How Client Entanglements Can Jeopardize Your License”
2020
Outside Counsel Network
“Life and the Practice of Law After COVID 19"
2020
Outside Counsel Network
“The Ethics of Legal Marketing”
2020
Outside Counsel Network
“Bankruptcy & COVID-19: Basics & Ethical Considerations”
2020
MCLE
“How to Pivot Your Practice: The Importance of Competence, Mentorship, & Effective Communication"
2020
MCLE
“Thriving in Volatile Times and Growing Your Practice”
2020
Los Angeles County Counsel
“Ethics for the Government Lawyer”
2020
LACBA Ethics Symposium
“What You Don’t Know About Trust Accounting Can Get You Disbarred”
2020
California State Bar
“The State Bar’s Proposal to Allow Non-Attorney Practice of Law”
2020
CAALA
“Trials During COVID”
2019
Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Section MCLE Presentation
“New Rules of Professional Conduct”
2019
Eastern Bar Association MCLE Night
“New Rules for the Small Firm Practitioner”
2019
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Convention Vegas
"How to Avoid a State Bar Complaint"
2018
Los Angeles County Bar Association
“Significant Rule Changes that Impact the Small Firm or Solo Practitioner”
2016
Ethics School
State Bar Ethics Instructor
2012
State Bar of California’s Solo and Small Firm Summit
"Avoiding the State Bar Discipline System”
2010
State Bar of California
Attorney Ethics
Publications
2021
California Lawyers Association
“How Judicial Officers Can Assist in the Creation of Mental Health of Attorneys While Supporting and Aiding The Delivery of Justice”
2021
Attorney at Law Magazine
“The Perils of Flat-Fee Agreements Under the Current Rules of Professional Conduct"
2021
CAALA’s The Advocate
“Pitfalls to Avoid with Litigation Funding"
2021
CLA-The Practitioner/SOLO
“Don’t Be Tempted by the Fruit of the Alternative Payment App Tree!”
2021
(Reprint from Attorney at Law Magazine, Vol.7., No. 1), Valley Lawyer
“Flat Fees: Follow the Rules, No Problem”
2021
Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
“The Time Has Come for a State Bar Expungement Procedure”
2021
Los Angeles Daily Journal
“Problems with the Paraprofessional Program,” By Erin Joyce and Raquel Greenberg
2021
Los Angeles Daily Journal
“LA County Bar: Others Oppose Paraprofessionals in Court"
2020
Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
“Tales of Civility in Times of Pandemic”
2020
Los Angeles County Bar Association
“What You Don’t Know About Trust Accounting Can Get You Disbarred"
2020
CLA The Practitioner/ SOLO
"The Buck Stops Here"
2020
Los Angeles Daily Journal
"State Bar Issues Draft Rules for Temporary Licensure Program”
2020
CAALA’s The Advocate
“Zealous Advocacy During the Pandemic / Practicing Law In Interesting Times"
2020
Attorney at Law Magazine
“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished – Even Humanitarian Loans to Clients Must Comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct”
2020
California Lawyers Association
"Practicing Law In Interesting Times"
2019
The Los Angeles County Bar-Update
"The Perils of Flat Fee Agreements Under the New Rules of Professional Conduct"
2019
Los Angeles Daily Journal
"Bar Proposals will Upend the Legal Profession"
2019
CAALA's The Advocate
"How to Avoid a State Bar Complaint"
2019
Los Angeles Daily Journal
“Bar Proposals will Upend the Legal Profession"
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Has my attorney violated Attorney Client confidentiality?
28 Aug 2019
Q&A
Should I add this info in my State Bar complaint?
16 Aug 2019
Q&A
Can I still refer to myself as an "attorney at law" if I am an inactive member of the bar?
27 Jul 2019