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About Joseph
Biography
I am honored to be working as a Public Defender for Riverside County once again. If you need an "expungement" or a dismissal under Penal Code Section 1203 point 4 (or one of the appropriate code sections), please contact my office for an application to determine whether you qualify. The expungement process may clean up your adult record by limiting information that appears on background checks. Also, some of the consequences of your conviction may be relieved with a dismissal. The dismissal will not erase the offense from your criminal record, but it does show that the conviction was dismissed if the court grants the request. There is a great deal of information about this subject matter, and it is important to know there is some relief out there. We have the Fresh Start Program that assists in cleaning up criminal records. Please contact the office for more information.
I was honored to be a Deputy Child Support Attorney for Riverside County Department of Child Support Services. I was also specially deputized for child support prosecution cases as a Riverside County Deputy District Attorney.
In 2017, it was an honor to be a Judge Pro Tem for Los Angeles Superior Court. This was a volunteer position. I presided in Family Law and Traffic Court.
I obtained my Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University College of Law. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Cal. State Fullerton. I also minored in Speech Communication. I used to play baseball at Cal. State Fullerton, and am a competitor at heart.
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Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Public Defender, County of Riverside
4075 Main Street, Suite 100, Riverside, CA, 92501
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82-995 Highway 111, Suite 200, Indio, CA, 92201
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30755 Auld Road, Murrieta, CA, 92563
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245 N. Murray St., Banning, CA, 92220
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230 N. Broadway Avenue, Blythe, CA, 92225
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Family
Posted by Bart | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Family Lawyer!
I hired Joseph Torri after being referred to him and some others by my legal document assistant. Mr. Torri is a very knowledgeable family law lawyer and represented me well. He communicates well and was a good public speaker. His fees are very affordable and actually gave me a chance to have a lawyer...
Posted by Andrew | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Big Help!!
I hired Joseph Torri after going to court on my own without a family lawyer and not having the judge hear me out. I saw the judge intently listening to people with lawyers versus those without lawyers and what a huge difference having a lawyer in court. My ex's lawyer got everything they asked for at...
Posted by Jacob | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best decision to hire him!
After being referred to Joseph Torri by a coworker, he was hired to represent me and what a great decision that was. I first hired some lawyer who claimed to be a family lawyer, but clearly he wasn't since the judge got irritated with him and my case started going downhill. However, I decided to reta...
Posted by Anne | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Life Saver
I needed help with Child Custody and was scared about losing my children. My ex has high dollar Attorneys and threatened to take them from me. Joe and Tamra were very understanding and compassionate to my needs. I was able to get ahold of Tamra no matter what time I called or text her. Tamra stayed...
Posted by Marie | May 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best Family Law Attorney
Mr. Torri and his paralegal Tamra helped me through the most difficult time of my life. My boyfriend of two years had left and filed for full custody of our 6moth old. I was terrified and I had little money to hire an attorney. When I met with Tamra she instantly put me at ease. Mr. Torri was the mos...
Joseph Torri
Replied last May 21, 2016Dear Ms. Henderson, I would like to thank you for writing such a positive review! Please let me know if we may be of further assistance. Joe Torri, Esq.
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"I endorse this lawyer. He gives sound legal advice and is an asset to this profession."
"Mr. Torri's strength as an advocate lies in knowing how to handle the cross-over issues of both family and criminal law, and his clients benefit immensely from his knowledge and skill in both areas; I am happy to endorse him as a fellow lawyer in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor Child Custody, AVVO
2014
Certificate of Tribute, Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law
2014
Top Contributor Family, AVVO
2013
Top Contributor Child Custody, AVVO
2013
Top Contributor Divorce, AVVO
2012
Recognized for Professional Conduct and Experience, AVVO
2012
Clients' Choice Child Custody, AVVO
2009
Certificate of Recognition, Riverside County Public Defender
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Public Defender, Riverside County Law Offices Of The Public Defende
2017 - 2022
Deputy Child Support Attorney, Riverside County Department of Child Support Services
2009 - 2017
Owner, Law Offices of Joseph Torri
2008 - 2009
Deputy District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
2005 - 2008
Public Defender, Public Defender's Office
2004 - 2005
Owner, Torri Law Firm
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAttorney
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAttorney
2017 - 2017
Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm SectionAttorney Member
2017 - 2018
South Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
2017 - 2018
Riverside County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2016 - 2017
South Orange County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2016 - 2018
South Orange County Bar AssociationVice President
2015 - 2015
South Orange County Bar AssociationCo-chair
2015 - 2018
South Orange County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2015 - 2018
South Orange County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2015 - 2017
Orange County Bar Association, Legislative Resolutions CommitteeAttorney Member
2014 - 2015
Whittier Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - 2017
State Bar of CaliforniaFee Arbitrator
2014 - 2015
South Orange County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2014 - 2018
South Orange County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2018
North Orange County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2017
Los Angeles County Superior Court, FamilyAttorney Mediator Volunteer
2014 - 2018
Newport Harbor Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2016
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2013 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association Speakers BureauVolunteer Attorney
2013 - 2015
Harriett Buhai Center for Family LawVolunteer Attorney
2010 - 2011
Desert Business AssociationMember
2010 - 2017
Orange County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - 2011
Riverside County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - 2010
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAttorney Member
2004 - 2005
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2004 - 2005
Public Law CenterVolunteer Attorney
1996 - 2000
Criminal Justice Student Association Cal. State FullertonFormer President
Sample of Legal Cases
Child Custody Best Interest
Sole legal and physical to client
Reduced Spousal Support
Request Granted
Modification of Custody
Granted primary custody to client
Injury Settlement!
Good Settlement!
Great Settlement
Favorable Outcome
Dismissed
Dismissed
Divorce Settled
Favorable Settlement
Child Support & Paternity
Likely Settlement
Modification of Spousal Support
Primary Custody to Father Client
Client prevailed
Spousal & Child Support to Client
Client Prevails
Objected to Spousal Support
Client prevailed.
Family Law
Settlment Reached
Divorce
Divorce Settlement
Case Closed
Child Custody Request for Order
Court Order for Custody
Objection to Custody Modification: Garcia
Court denied other party's request to change custody
Established Parental Relationship, Castro
Stipulated Agreement Reached
Divorce Settlement, Dana
Agreement Reached in Court
Domestic Violence Restraining Order, Mark
Successful Argument
Child Support Modification, Madrigal
Lowered Client's Child Support Obligation
Divorce Court Stipulated Settlement, John
Stipulated Agreement Reached
Spousal Support Modification (Alimony) Mary
Successfully argued against having client's spousal support lowered.
Child Custody Modification
Increased time, but further proceedings are necessary to increase the time more
Child Custody to Establish Parental Relationship (Paternity)
Orders obtained from court. Further Proceedings
Child Custody
Client received more time with child
Child Support Calculation
Child Support calculated
IRMO P. Case # Ending 193
Client prevailed
People v. Ho Case # Ending 551
DUI dismissed
Request for Order for Child Custody, Support & Visitation
Orders Granted
Divorce Trial for Custody, Visitation & Support
Reasonable Custody & Visitation Schedule
Custody, Support & Visitation
Successful Negotiation
Dismissed Case
Dismissed
People v. Castro DISMISSED After Trial
Dismissed
People v. Sawyer NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty
People v. Arroryo NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty
People v. Solis HUNG JURY
Hung Jury - Mistrial
People v. Mendoza HUNG JURY - DUI
Hung Jury - Mistrial DUI
People v. Martinez HUNG JURY
HUNG JURY
People v. Gutierrez HUNG JURY
Hung Jury - Mistrial
People v. Layson DISMISSED in Trial
Dismissed
Education
2003
Western State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
California State University, Fullerton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Orange County Bar Association Speaking Engagement WISEPlace Hotel for Women
Divorce & Separation Domestic Relations: Domestic Violence
2007
Radio Guest Attorney Speaker
Drug Laws and Drug Court
2005
Attorney Educating Employees
Harassment Prevention Training
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My attorney quit and court is 2 days away, what now?
25 Aug 2017
Q&A
Custody: False Accusations by Ex and Police Visits. What Are My Rights, Responsibilities?
24 Aug 2017
Q&A
My son got accepted to a charter school in the same school district, his father does not want him to go to that school.
16 Aug 2017
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
California Residency Requirements for Divorce in California
11 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
Annulment in California - Generally
11 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
Legal Separation in California - Generally
11 Feb 2011