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Over 20 years of fighting for my clients in jury trials, motions to dismiss, negotiating a better resolution, and post conviction relief including setting aside convictions due to failure to advise on immigration consequences.  Experienced and very knowlegeable Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer in the greater Sacramento area.

Training and education includes being qualified to administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) and certificate of training in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) relating to driving under the influence cases.  The courses were developed by the National Highway Traffic Administration (NTSA) and the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP), the same training course that law enforcement officers take.

I have represented many clients who have professional licenses, commercial licenses, immigration issues, and take an individualized approach to best defend to either have the case dismissed or result in the least.  Also deal with sealing arrest records in appropriate cases and setting aside a conviction after the probation period is over.

Reasonable rates and more than willing to litigate.  Most importantly, I work towards meeting the goals for my clients or even doing better depending on the facts and evidence of the case.  

In my spare time, I am involved in various community based social justice and human rights efforts because it is something that we all need to do to help others.

Practice areas

  1. DUI and DWI: 50%

    Experienced representation in DMV hearings, jury trials, motion to suppress/dismissals, and in the worst case scenario, how to get someone on the road again ASAP.

    22 years

  2. Criminal defense: 35%

    If you have been arrested for any type of criminal case, call for a free consultation. Over 20 years of experience from low level issues to serious cases.

    22 years

  3. Domestic violence: 15%

    Domestic violence cases can have result on collateral issues including immigration and gun rights - call for a free initial consultation!

    22 years

Languages spoken

English, Japanese

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Contact

Law Office of Joshua Kaizuka

2530 J Street, Suite 320
Sacramento, CA, 95816

Law Office of Joshua Kaizuka

221 G Street, Suite 203
Davis, CA, 95616

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StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200106/13/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) TrainingLa Pier & Associates2016
Qualified to Administer Standardized Field Sobriety TestsLa Pier & Associates2013
HonoreeAsian/Pacific American Law Student Association, McGeorge School of Law2004
Senate Resolution for Public ServiceState of California Senate2003
County Team Award 2003Yolo County2003
Membership for Acedemic ExcellenceThe Traynor Society, UOP McGeorge School of Law2000
Membership for Excellence in AdvocacyThe Order of Barristers, UOP McGeorge School of Law2000
Certificate of AppreciationMiddle Eastern Cultural Association, California State University Sacramento1999
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Joshua Kaizuka2013 - Present
ProfessorLorenzo Patino School Of Law2012 - 2013
AttorneyPrivate Criminal Defense Firm2010 - 2013
AssociateLaw Office of Mark Merin2007 - 2009
Deputy Public DefenderYolo County Public Defender's Office2001 - 2007
Legal InternYolo County Public Defender's Office2000 - 2001
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florin JACLCo-President2016 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember2015 - Present
Florin JACLCivil Rights Co-Chair2014 - Present
Florin Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)Member2014 - Present
Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember2012 - Present
Asian Pacific Bar Association of SacramentoAdvocacy and Issues Committee2009 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California1983 Pro Bono Panel2007 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember2005 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember2001 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationBoard Member2014 - 2014
Asian Pacific Bar Association of SacramentoPresident2014 - 2014
Asian Pacific Bar Association of SacramentoPresident-Elect2013 - 2013
Sacramento County Bar AssociationChair, Court Issues Committee2012 - 2013
Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento Law FoundationBoard Member2012 - 2020
Asian Pacific Bar Association of SacramentoChair, Advocacy and Issues Committee2009 - 2014
Asian Pacific Bar Association of SacramentoBoard Member2009 - 2016
Sacramento County Bar Association, Constitutional Law and Civil Rights SectionChair2008 - 2009
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Nota Bene (Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento)Jerry Chong to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor2013
Nota Bene (Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento)A C i v i c s E x p e r i e n c e — M a n z a n a r2013
Nota Bene (Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento)Update on In Re Sergio Garcia2013
Nota Bene (Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento)Court Budget Cuts—Hype or Dire Straits?2012
Nota Bene (Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento)Issues and Advocacy Corner2012
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
McGeorge SOL Univ of the PacificJD - Juris Doctor2000
California St Univ Sacramentoundergraduate1997
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Online News Intern TrainingBasic Criminal Process2015
UC Davis APALSA Culture WeekCareer Panel2014
2014 Criminal Law 101Cross Examination2014
Guest Speaker Alliant International UniversityMental Health and Criminal Law2013
NLG Far West Regional ConferenceCriminal Defense Strategies for Defending Occupy Protesters2012
Woodland Community College Classroom presentationBeing a Public Defender and Legal Job Opportunities2007
Cal State Sacramento Class presentationJuvenile Law2007
UOP McGeorge School of Law Intern Field Placement Training Program at the State CapitolIntern Field Placement Training Program2005
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re Sergio Garcia, Amicus on behalf of Asian/Pacific Bar Assoc. of Sacramento and La Raza Lawyers of SacramentoThe Committee's motion to admit the applicant to the State Bar was granted.
People ex rel. Reisig v. Acuna, 182 Cal. App. 4th 866The court reversed the trial court's order as to the injunction's controlled substances and alcohol restrictions, but affirmed the order in all other respects.
People v. Orihuela 122 Cal. App. 4th 70Trial Court Reversed

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Wonderful! Professional, honest, hard working.

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Never Give Up

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Great DUI Attorney

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Defended me as though I was family

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Experienced, Smooth and Amazing

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Josh saved my life

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Excellent Attorney!!

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Excellent

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Fast and efficient attorney

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Responsive, knowledgeable, compassionate and skilled attorney. I HIGHLY recommend Josh! He saved my family and my job!!!

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Lawyer Amir Soleimanian

Amir Soleimanian, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Frank David Penney

Frank Penney, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 8, 2015
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I endorse Josh. He is a consummate professional and has the knowledge and experience to handle criminal cases. I recommend him without any reservation.

Lawyer Amir Soleimanian

Amir Soleimanian, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 21, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Frank David Penney

Frank Penney, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 8, 2015
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I endorse Josh. He is a consummate professional and has the knowledge and experience to handle criminal cases. I recommend him without any reservation.

Lawyer Jonathan Paul Hoybjerg

Jonathan Hoybjerg, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 4, 2015
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Josh is an excellent attorney and valuable member of the Sacramento Legal Community. I refer all of my criminal cases over to him and know the individuals I refer will get the very best legal representation.

Lawyer Kyle K. Morishita

Kyle Morishita, Unknown Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
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Mr. Kaizuka is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney. He is a great role model to young attorneys and dedicated to giving back to younger generations.

Lawyer David Carl Beyersdorf

David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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Lawyer Aryeh Leichter

Aryeh Leichter, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 1, 2015
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Lawyer Jon-Paul Valcarenghi

Jon-Paul Valcarenghi, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2015
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I have known Josh for many years, I have worked with him and I have seen him appearing in court. I recommend him to anyone who needs a skilled, tenacious and thoughtful criminal defense or DUI attorney.

Lawyer Melvin Alanson Heard

Melvin Heard, Unknown Attorney on May 5, 2015
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Lawyer Dorinda Jo Myers

Dorinda Myers, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 3, 2015
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When you, or a loved one, find yourself in need of a DUI/criminal defense attorney it is important to retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent lawyer. Mr. Kaizuka is well respected in the legal community for those reasons.

Lawyer Danielle Elizabeth Grabois

Danielle Grabois, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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Lawyer Albert Smith

Albert Smith, Unknown Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Kaizuka because he is an excellent trial attorney.

Lawyer Sean Cleary

Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Lawyer Douglas MacMillan Borthwick

Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
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Lawyer Jay Carl Stoegbauer

Jay Stoegbauer, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
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Mr. Kaizuka exhibits attention to detail, and communication skills that benefit his clients. He is a credit to our profession and I endorse him.

Lawyer Ronald Daniel Hedding

Ronald Hedding, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 25, 2014
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I endorse attorney Joshua Kaizuka. Dedicated to his clients with a track record of success. Has earned respect from his clients and peers.

Lawyer Kevin Joseph Adamson

Kevin Adamson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2014
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Excellent lawyer. Happy to endorse him. He is well respected in the legal community of greater Sacramento and is on the Board of Directors of the Sacramento County bar Association.

Lawyer Matthew Clinton Smith

Matthew Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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Mr. Kaizuka is a fixture in the legal community in the Northern California. He is very a strong advocate for his clients.

Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

Hovanes Margarian, Civil rights Attorney on Aug 4, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer John M O'Brien

John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 27, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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