Joseph Patrick Downs

Joseph Patrick Downs

4.3
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 37 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1989

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Joseph P. Downs

7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA, 92618

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Joseph Patrick Downs's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maryam | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney

Mr. Downs was appointed to me by the court for a frivolous contempt my ex husband had filed against me. Mr. Downs got it dismissed without any involvement from me. He’s a very personalab person with a great sense of humor and loads of knowledge and experience. Thank Joe!

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Walter McKeague

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Cizmadia

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Downs was my opposing counsel on a post-judgment matter that involved a complex pension, retirement, and support matter. Mr. Downs was highly professional and courteous but also a tough and thorough adversary. Too often, family law attorneys take on the persona of their clients and allow their professionalism to slip. Mr. Downs is a consummate professional and an excellent attorney."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 08

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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Jennifer Posey

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Nuzzo

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposing counsel on several matters with Joseph. His commitment to efficiently and effectively resolving cases is evident from the start. I have found him to be a zealous advocate who maintains reasonable positions in accordance with the law."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Family Law Attorney, The Law Office of Joseph P. Downs

Associations

2007 - Present

County of Orange - Family Law Contempt Matters

County Counsel

1993 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1989

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Eastern Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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