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About Joel
Biography
After graduating West Point, and serving a nine year career as an active-duty Army officer (with deployments to Bosnia and Iraq), I became a lawyer to continue fighting for our rights under the U.S. Constitution.
I am happily married, and currently live in Monterey County, California. I am an avid hiker and outdoorsman, and love exploring the California countryside.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
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Joel M. Hermsdorfer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He works extremely hard for his clients and is a man of the highest integrity. He gets good results for his clients."
"I endorse Joel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Joel Hermsdorfer is a talented young lawyer. He is passionate about defending his clients, has no fear, and is hard working and creative. I absolutely recommend Mr. Hermsdorfer as an attorney for anyone charged with a crime."
"Mr. Hermsdorfer is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is compassionate with clients, takes a no-nonsense approach to dealing with prosecutors, and has quickly garnered the respect of his fellow attorneys and judges. His extensive life experiences prior to becoming an attorney, combined with his common-sense and down-to-earth approach to dealing with jurors makes him an extremely effective advocate during trial."
"As a former Army vet, this attorney has the life experience to get the results you need. I fully endorse this attorney for all criminal matters - from traffic, to misdemeanors, to felonies."
Evan George
Criminal defense lawyer
Charles Murphy
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Experience
Honors
2012
Harry S. Carrico Pro Bono Service Award, University of Richmond
2012
Bridge to Practice Fellowship, University of Richmond
2006
Bronze Star, US Army
2006
Combat Action Badge, US Army
1998
Airborne Badge, US Army
1997
Air Assault Badge, US Army
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Joel Hermsdorfer
2012 - 2013
Volunteer Attorney, Monterey County Public Defender
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Federal Defender Office
2007 - 2009
Teacher, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
2001 - 2007
Intelligence Officer (Captain), United States Army
1998 - 2001
Engineer Officer (Lieutenant), United States Army
Sample of Legal Cases
Trespass during Protest
Case dismissed - Finding of Factual Innocence
Domestic Violence Case
NOT GUILTY on all charges
DUI
NOT GUILTY on all charges
Domestic Violence Case
NOT GUILTY on all charges
Education
2012
Univ of Richmond T C Williams SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
U S Military Academy
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers