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John Joseph Casey III

4.7
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

901 H St Ste 203, Sacramento, CA

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Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Law Offices of John J. Casey III

901 H St Ste 203, Sacramento, CA, 95814-1808

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4.7 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2023

Great advice!

I was in a situation and by the recommendation of another trusted lawyer I contacted John. He heard my story and gave me some great advice. He helped me get through my situation and saved me some money with his advice. I would definitely call him if I found myself in another troubling situation.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST CHOICE

If you are looking for a no BS, straight to the point lawyer, Mr. John casey is the man you are looking for. Since my initial phone call with him, I knew John was not a man that messed around when it came to his clients. John kept things straight and never tried to sell me a false narrative. Things w...orked in my favor when I went to my first court date and the DA declined to prosecute me so John called me, we spoke and he immediately told me he would not be taking the full retainer amount because he did not have to represent the whole case. He told me he would only be charging me for an hour of his time, I thought that was more then fair for how things played out for me. John sent the payment back minus his fee that same day , John was neither greedy nor did he ever try to just play me out of money. I HIGHLY recommend you consult with john casey if you ever need legal help

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Believe the negative reviews, he must have paid for the positive ones

I agree with everything the other negative reviewer said. He was incredibly rude, dismissive and didn't listen to a thing we said. On top of that he didn't even bother to look at the evidence. He assumed guilt right out of the gate and forced the person I hired him for to plead guilty to something he... didn't even do. He had no choice and Casey did nothing to help him. He would threaten me if I called him about the case and was incredibly mean and judgmental. I think he's past his prime. He's been doing this job for too long because he lost all empathy years ago probably. I'm pissed at the other lawyer that referred me to him and told me how good he was. Apparently he's a great trial lawyer but god forbid you don't go to trial! then you're SOL. After banning me from talking to him about the case he actually called me and (with my attorney present) tried to convince me to convince his client to be cooperative. Even my attorney thought he was a jerk. I paid him 7k for NOTHING. I feel like he owes me a lot of my money back and he basically stole my money from me for what he did. I should report him to the state bar on top of this review.

John Casey

Replied last December 29, 2022

Because you posted anonymously, I have no way of knowing which client you are referring to, or, whether or not he/she is actually a client of mine. Nor am I allowed to respond specifically about a client's case. In general, I would say the following: I am responsible for protecting a client's confidentiality and that means I cannot discuss a client's case with someone other than the client. Your friend was fortunate to have you pay his/her legal fees, however I have a duty of confidentiality to the client, not the person who pays the legal fees; this is always explained to any third party who pays for a client's legal fees and is included in the client's legal services contract. By State Bar rules, I cannot discuss a client's case with anyone other than the client. All cases are thoroughly reviewed, investigated, and the client is provided with a detailed analysis including all legal options precisely because I have conducted many jury trials and I have a good understanding of the risks involved. Only a tiny fraction of criminal cases ever result in a jury trial. A good attorney is able to foreshadow what will happen at a jury trial so that the client can decide whether to risk going to trial or, alternatively, whether to avoid that risk and accept a plea bargain. No client is "forced" to take a plea bargain, the Judge goes through a very lengthy examination with the client at the time of the entry of a plea bargain to make sure that, among other things, the client 1) understands everything, and 2) that they're making their decision of their own free will. You claim that I never included you in the representation, how then are you able to comment on the quality of my work? If I kept you in the dark, how would you even know? Why are you complaining about the quality of my work instead of the client? If I "stole" your money why aren't you making a legal demand and reporting me to the State Bar or law enforcement for theft instead of posting anonymously on a review site? I invite you to report everything to the State Bar. They will conduct a full independent investigation of the matter. This investigative process protects the public and also protects attorneys from false accusations. I am confident a State Bar investigation will conclude that your claims are untrue.

Posted by Tess | August 21, 2018

Finally, a 21st century attorney!

I contacted John Casey III on a weekend, and he responded within a couple of hours. He is accessible electronically, so you can text him, just like a normal person. He has spaces in several offices around the town, so I didn't have to drive downtown. The consultation that I got was very comprehensi...ve. This attorney is reasonably expensive but he explains of the charges upfront. I got Mr. Casey's phone number from a friend who highly recommended him as a very honest and aggressive attorney, and, in my turn, I can say that it's true. If I ever had to hire an attorney for myself, Mr. Casey would be my first choice.

Posted by Kelly | May 01, 2016 | Criminal Defense

A credit to his profession!!

We were referred to Mr. Casey in a dire legal matter with our son. Regrettably our son that's never been in trouble before and was never in need of legal representation before and he had paid a great deal of money to one of those "JAIL MAIL SLEAZE BAG ATTORNEYS RIP OFF ARTIST'S " that has done nothi...ng on behalf of my son except take his money.... Meeting with Mr. Casey, we immediately knew he was a straight shooter, was very upfront that my sons case will be challenging but he'd do all that he could...Mr. Casey was clearly the highly competent and ethical attorney that would do all that he could for our son... he was truly sympathetic to my sons plight in getting ripped off by the sleaze bag lawyer and was very generous in willing to work with us in trying to raise the funds required for him to represent our son. .but unfortunately this late in the game we are unable to raise new funds for his defense and of course the sleaze bag attorney won't refund our son without a fight and now sadly our son's future is in the hands of the public defender he is assigned to and we can only hope for the best... even in telling Mr. Casey we couldn't raise the money we need, he has been more than gracious in educating us of the criminal law process that we will be going through. ... I believe that many attorneys wouldn't be that gracious and kind once they knew we couldn't pay them and I'm sure they would of most certainly have ignored my calls or texts.. I'm truly thankful for that you could do for us.

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Deanna Lopas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Casey has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the practice of criminal law. He is well-respected in the legal community for his aggressive advocacy and exceptional trial skills. He is a formidable presence in the courtroom, havings argued the most complex issues with much success. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Matthew Lopas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. John Casey for over 10 years. He has always proven himself to excel at both oral and written argument for his clients. Mr. John Casey knows the value of a case as it pertains to the court, prosecutor, and most importantly his client. Mr. John Casey will absolutely get the best result possible in your case."

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Maria Minney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Honest and very dependable lawyer. Highly intelligent, and an excellent strategic thinker. Any client is in good hands with John, and his proven results are beyond compare."

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Meredith Schaff

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a master of his craft. Professional, diligent and smart, he will attack both the law and the facts as a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Michele Garfinkel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the privilege of knowing John for 15 years. We worked together at the beginning of our careers and he always impressed me. John is an amazing advocate for his clients. His passion and dedication is incredible. He fights hard, is extremely knowledgeable and prepared, and is compassionate. I refer clients to him regularly and always trust they will be in great hands. I endorse John wholeheartedly."

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David Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John and I had codefendants on a difficult jury trial. He secured a well-earned not guilty verdict for his client."

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Ognian Gavrilov

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Casey is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys I have encountered. His outstanding results speak for themselves."

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Thomas Clinkenbeard

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Casey is a skilled and aggressive trial lawyer. He enjoys a well-earned reputation for zealously representing his clients and he is highly regarded by his peers in the legal profession. Mr. Casey works tirelessly for his clients and is known for his loyalty, commitment and professionalism. I have known John Casey for well over a decade and as a fellow criminal defense attorney, I happy to endorse him."

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Arkady Itkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charismatic and passionate attorney willing to represent individuals in a wide range of criminal defense matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Education

2005

Lincoln Law School of Sacramento

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

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