Joel W. Bailey

Joel W. Bailey

also known as JB Law, APC, vistadivorce.com

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

2121 Palomar Airport Rd, Ste 204, Carlsbad, CA

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Exclusive criminal defense in all courts in California for over twenty years from DUI to drugs, domestic violence, three strikes, sex cases and murder

33 years | 10,000 cases

60%
Family 40%

Full-service family law practice with an emphasis on Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Child Custody, Spousal Support, and asset division.

14 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joel Bailey

2121 Palomar Airport Rd, Ste 204, Carlsbad, CA, 92011

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Joel W. Bailey's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Joel Bailey handled my case in a professional and experienced manner. He was able to lessen my original charge and lower my overall fines. He has done a fine job and if I ever need an attorney in the future, he is the one I'm choosing.

Posted by Edwin | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Attentive and Responsible

I had hired this attorney for a criminal defense imatter. I appreciated the fact that he is bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and that he was excellent in providing advice on legal issues. He showed up on time on each hearing date and gave good legal representation. I recommend Mr. Joel Bailey to those s...eeking a caring and excellent attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

client

Had a DUI with 0.24 and Joel got a great plea bargain - DUI classes, Ankle-bracelet and NO community service. It was fast, and now I can move on with life. Thanks.

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Joel Bailey is conscientious, honest, and down-to-earth

I can't say I am a repeat customer because I only had a consultation with Joel Bailey this time around. He has represented a friend of mine years ago and was top notch. Due to that outcome and experience, when I thought I would need legal representation I went straight to Joel Bailey. We met at his o...ffice and he is warm and kind and makes you feel relaxed. He was easy to talk to and plainly advised me I could hire him, but he didn't think I would need to based upon the situation I explained to him. He knew who the officers were by name and their histories. He spoke with confidence and honesty. I appreciate his ethics and integrity. And what he expected to be the outcome of my case was exactly how it went. Joel Bailey has been a fantastic attorney and couldn't be a better guy.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015

Overall Rating 5 Stars for ALL of the Above

We were referred to an attorney in the area by a large local church resource. That attorney referred us to Joel. As you can see from the 5 stars on everything above, Joel was an Excellent Professional to have been referred to us. He was all of the above @ 5 stars, very personable, caring, quickly acc...essible, thorough, helpful during the process and following up on the process. He went above and beyond in representation and followup procedures. Joel not only seemed to be an Excellent Attorney & Professional, but also a friend in the process. Thought of him at Christmas time (thoughtfully thankful) that he had been referred to us and that he had well represented the case.

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Joel W. Bailey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Babak Farzad

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is a consummate professional. If I know of anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney in San Diego, he is my first choice. Decades of success inside and outside the courtroom speaks for itself."

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Kevin McKie

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend Joel Bailey to anyone looking for an attorney 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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Jason Linden

Litigation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Rowe

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Joel W. Bailey. His thoughtful answers to Avvo legal questions demonstrate not only a superior grasp of the law but also an outstanding level of client commitment. A first-rate attorney whom I would not hesitate to recommend."

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Gary Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joel Bailey is highly ethical, skilled and works diligently in his representation of his clients. He is well documented and vows in every case to zealously represent the interests of his clients. It is always my pleasure to refer my clients to him; I know they are in good hands."

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Gail Barsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected by his peers. His clients have endorsed him many times and are very pleased with his work. He continues to devote his time to answering the public's questions free of charge. His advice is practical and well-thought out."

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William Christoph

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is an outstanding attorney who cares for his clients and works hard to get the best result for them."

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David Boertje

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel is an outstanding lawyer and goes above and beyond for his clients. He is highly respected in the legal community among lawyers, Judges and prosecutors."

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Mark Chambers

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an attorney that practices almost exclusively in Federal Court, I look to Joel for direction in handling significant state court cases. I would highly recommend him for even the most complex case. Mark A. Chambers Esq."

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Rafael Acosta

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel fights to protect his clients. He is a strong advocate with a solid reputation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel Bailey is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.An extremely motivated, honest, caring, and intelligent attorney who works hard for the clients rights. He keeps up with the law by attending law seminars on a regular basis. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney."

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Jack Lieb

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joel Bailey is an extremely competent and capable criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience. I have routinely referred client to Joel and have always heard postive feed back. I've seen Joel obtain excellent offers but more importantly Joel is an excellent trial attorney with proven results."

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Andrew Limberg

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Nicholas Christoph

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David Boertje

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Joni Eisenstein

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William Christoph

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Rafael Acosta

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Malowney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elisabeth Silva

Criminal defense lawyer

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Fredrick Ray

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William Wolfe

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James Dicks

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Volunteer of the Year, SD County Supervisors

2024

Volunteer of the Year, San Diego District Attorney's Office

2022

Vice President, Bar Association of North San Diego County

2016

8th AnnualTwo-Day DUI Defense Practice Institute, CPDA

1991

Am Jur award: Excellence in Criminal Procedure, Thomas Jefferson University School of Law

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, JB Law, APC

Associations

2021 - Present

Bar Association of North San Diego County

Vice President

2002 - 2015

San Diego North County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. MV

Acquittal

People v. Mike V.

Not Guilty

People v. (Confidential)

jury hung on both counts, 10-2 for NOT GUILTY

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Education

1993

Western State University College of Law, San Diego, California

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

Operation Stand Down

Indigent Criminal Defense

Publications

2016

2016

JoelBailey.com Blog Illegal weapons in California

2016

Bailey Criminal Defense Blog Welfare/Public Assistance Fraud

2016

Bailey Criminal Defense Blog Civil Harrassment Retraining Orders

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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