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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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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
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State: California
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
447 Sutter St., #405-578, San Francisco, CA, 94108
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Shawna | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 | Criminal Defense
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 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...
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...
Posted by Quid | July 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DMV Hearing Win
Joel represented me at my DMV hearing yesterday. He won. The officer was called to answer questions. Joel showed that he had absolutely no idea what he was doing. The DMV employee eventually conceded that the investigation and report were a mess, and they hadn't met their burden. Joel subpoen...
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2020 - Present
UC Hastings Legacy SocietyDonor/Member
2023
LLM (post-JD degree)
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Computer Science & Economics
Legal Answers
I had a minor accident I was tested where I was not under the influence ?
22 Aug 2025
Why would a minor charged with 23136 a and 23140a be changed to 23152a three weeks after the incident?
23 Aug 2025
Will I go to jail for a “failure to comply IID” for not installing an interlock device even if I currently don’t own a vehicle?
23 Aug 2025