Joseph Vincent Camarata

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Joseph Vincent Camarata

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Temecula, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

41951 Remington Ave., Suite 110, Temecula, CA

About Joseph

Biography

Call me to schedule a free consultation. (951) 405-5000.

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

Divorce; Custody; Support; Property Division

24 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Domestic Violence DUI

24 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 425-425 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016 2015 2014
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Camarata & Fuller, LLP

41951 Remington Ave., Suite 110, Temecula, CA, 92590

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Joseph Vincent Camarata's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Kaitlyn | January 26, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Has your back!

Going through a divorce and I don't know what I would do without Lisa(paralegal) and Joseph. They have held my hand every step of the way and have been extremely understanding. The level of respect is so hard to find. I am so lucky to have them on my side. They treat all clients like family. I w...ould recommend anyone to them as they take care of things quickly.

Posted by Kendra | December 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Success

When my ex-husband and I separated, we decided to go through a mutual lawyer friend who helped us mediate and navigate through the divorce process. When our divorce was finalized, I naively thought that would be the end of it and we would both move on and move forward while following our final judgme...nt to the letter. That lasted for about 2 months before payments began to change. I tried to discuss the issues directly with my ex without resolution. After being patient month after month, I realized I wasn’t going to get the outcome I needed. A mutual friend suggested I go and talk to Joseph. When I met with Mr. Camarata, he was extremely professional and extremely kind. He discussed my needs thoroughly and told me his plan of action. I could tell that he would be able to get the job done. I got the vibe that he was a no-nonsense kind of guy and a genuine one. Two qualities that I admire and was looking for in a lawyer. Lisa, his paralegal was always friendly, very helpful on the phone, quick to return my calls and to process the necessary paperwork. Within a couple of weeks, Joseph and Lisa were able to rectify my situation. Should any other issues creep up in the years to come, I am confident that Camarata law will be able to handle the situation with success. Thank you Joseph & Lisa!!

Posted by Robert | September 09, 2014 | DUI & DWI

"BEST BET"

Atty. Camarata was a blessing to my family. He is informative and involved with his clients. The office staff is caring and responsive. Lisa, his office manager returns calls and is very professional. Mr. Camarata represented my son on a DUI case with injury. He explained the process to both my son ...and I every step of the way. He was personally present at every court date. I felt that his expert representation was important with the outcome of my son's case. I have only good things to say about Atty. Camarata.

Posted by Ruth S. | August 17, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I found Joseph Camarata through my legal plan. I must admit that I was a bit skeptical to use a lawyer from my legal plan to handle my divorce. However, after meeting with Joe I quickly hired him. He was very kind and compassionate towards what I was going through. Not qualities you often see in... a lawyer. He even accommodated my busy schedule by meeting with me on a Saturday morning. So far, I have been very pleased with the progress of my divorce. His paralegal, Lisa Mora has been in constant contact with me providing updates on the progress on my case. Lisa is friendly, smart and insightful. I feel very fortunate to have such a great legal team. I would highly recommend Joseph Camarata law firm.

Posted by Melanie | August 05, 2014 | Child Custody

Compassionate Fighter

I inquired of Mr. Camarata's services for child custody and child support issues. Within minutes of sitting down for a consultation with Joe, I was put to ease. I wanted an attorney that would fight for me but at the same time understood and cared for what I was going through. Joe had all the qualiti...es and more that I was looking for. He understood my concerns and what I needed to happen in court. He was honest from the start as to what my expectations should be and never sugar coated any of the possible outcomes of my case. He never backed down though we came across many road blocks and circumstances that were out of our hands. He even went above and beyond what I think any other attorney would have done for me. Joe and his paralegal Lisa always kept me informed and were very knowledgable. The both of them are so easy to talk to that you feel like you are talking to a friend. I highly recommend Mr. Camarata!

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Joseph Vincent Camarata's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Freed

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joseph is one of the finest and most professional attorneys I have known. He always strives to fight for the best interests of his clients. He is fearless and aggressive yet knows the tools of negotiation. Excellent at spotting weaknesses in prosecution cases, Joseph is always prepared when he goes to court and his client can always count on him."

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Jessica Agnich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Camarata is is an extremely experienced attorney who has handled every type of case. He is an excellent trial lawyer who can work miracles in the courtroom. He has a stellar reputation for fighting hard for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Camarata."

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Taryn La Fata

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is is an extremely experienced attorney, both in family law and criminal defense. Our firm refers every client in need of a criminal defense attorney to Joe. He is a fantastic trial attorney and I enjoy opposing him in family law matters. He is easy to communicate with and reasonable, yet knows when settlement is not possible and the matter will need judicial intervention."

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David Wilkinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a fantastic attorney with a wonderful reputation. I endorse him."

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Andrew Westover

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Joe is an excellent lawyer and fights hard for his client's. I have opposed Joe in several family law matters and he is a consummate professional. I still win but he has always been a worthy opponent. But seriously, when I have a potential client that I cannot represent for some reason, I send them to Joe and he does a fantastic job for them. Without reservation, I endorse Joe in the area of Family Law"

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Ryan Fishman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Theule

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joe for a couple years and I have worked with him on several criminal cases in San Diego. Joe is a true professional and dedicated to getting the absolute best results for his clients. Having spent some time as a prosecuting attorney, he knows the kinds of defense strategies to employ during negotiations and how to best present a case before a jury . This is an invaluable skill to have when dealing with criminal cases and something only gained by fighting it out in the trenches."

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Christopher Monge

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jannik Catalano

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Friend

"As sharp as they come. Would let him represent me if I ever needed his services without thinking twice."

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A dedicated attorney who protects the rights of his clients and gets the results clients need!"

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Andrei Lapine

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An excellent lawyer and consummate professional"

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E Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Arsenian

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Camarata has an excellent reputation as a trial lawyer. His experience as a former Deputy District Attorney is a tremendous help in the courtroom."

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Justin Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joey is the best criminal defense attorney I know. He has helped many of my friends, clients and colleuges. He is a professional advocate and always proceeds with the utmost integrity."

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John Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Camarata for many years. He is a highly respected criminal defense attorney. If you are facing criminal prosecution in Southern California you would be wise to consult with him."

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Dustin Krogh

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Drew Hendricks

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Justine Marren

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Jessica Agnich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Westover

Family lawyer

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Kirby Combs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Turner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Monge

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Katelyn Durment

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Douglas Borthwick

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Stephen Sweigart

Criminal defense lawyer

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Morton Grabel

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Benjamin Theule

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jannik Catalano

Personal injury lawyer

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Shane Rooney

Family lawyer

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Stephen Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Yvette Ochoa

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Alexis White

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Benjamin Arsenian

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Evan Freed

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Solano County Bar Association

2002

Advocate of the Year, American Board of Trial Advocates

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner/Partner, Camarata & Fuller, LLP

2017 - 2018

Senior Associate, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner

2005 - 2017

Owner, Camarata Law

2003 - 2005

Deputy District Attorney, Solano County District Attorney

Associations

2014 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Conner

Acquitted

People v. Gomez

Reckless Driving Infraction

People v. Piper

Acquitted by jury

People v. Chen

Acquitted by jury

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Education

2002

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of the Pacific

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Joseph earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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