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There are over 2,000 crimes in the California Penal Code. Joel handles one and only one: DUI.
Joel is a fanatic about the art and science of DUI defense. Joel completed his undergraduate work at UC Berkeley and went to law school at UC Hastings. Joel went on to complete a second law degree at NYU Law School. Joel actively serves as a court-appointed counsel for indigent defendants in Contra Costa County that the Public Defender's Office is unable to defend. Joel also previously served as a volunteer assistant district attorney in San Francisco. Having experience with both the prosecution and defense of crimes provides Joel with a unique skill set to advocate aggressively for his clients. Call today for a FREE consultation if you have been arrested for DUI.
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Acquired: 2018
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Acquired: 2017
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447 Sutter St., #405, San Francisco, CA, 94108
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Posted by Shawna | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dismissed
Joel got my DUI case dismissed in under two months. I’m so relieved. It was a serious mistake, and I was really worried it could mess up my RN license. A nurse friend recommended Joel, said he was great. I called him on a Sunday evening and he actually spent over an hour talking to me, walking throug...
Posted by Shawna | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Dismissed
Joel got my DUI case dismissed in under two months. I’m so relieved. It was a serious mistake, and I was really worried it could mess up my RN license. A nurse friend recommended Joel, said he was great. I called him on a Sunday evening and he actually spent over an hour talking to me, walking throug...
Posted by Alex | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Fantastic Work at My DUI DMV Hearing
Joel did my DUI hearing, and it went very well. For those who don't know, the DMV officer acts as both the judge and jury. Its completely stacked against you. At the outset, the DMV officer spent an inordinate amount of time getting ready. Then going through his own exhibits. At some point, ...
Posted by Alex | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Fantastic Work at My DUI DMV Hearing
Joel did my DUI hearing, and it went very well. For those who don't know, the DMV officer acts as both the judge and jury. Its completely stacked against you. At the outset, the DMV officer spent an inordinate amount of time getting ready. Then going through his own exhibits. At some point, ...
Posted by Elisa | July 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thorough and responsive
I recently started working with Joel and my experience so far has been simply amazing! He's super attentive. Responds lightning fast to calls and texts, and very thorough. I'm hoping to get my case reduced as I have a job that requires me to drive. Fingers crossed. I also have an old arrest t...
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2026
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020 - Present
UC Hastings Legacy SocietyDonor/Member
2023
LLM (post-JD degree)
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
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