Joseph Briscoe Dane

I was in the middle of a very important career transition when I was charged with misdemeanor petty theft. As a first offense, many would have taken the hit. But as I had career goals in mind, I knew this hit would be devastating. My case, while seemingly uncomplicated, could have been increased to a...ssault and robbery. I was worried that I threw away over 8 years of work for a stupid, poor decision. I searched on this exact site, looking for salvation, redemption in a way. But with the plethora of lawyers at my finger tips, I had no idea where to turn. So I called 20+ lawyers, and personally spoke to everyone regarding my case. Then I talked to Mr. Joe Dane. Why did I choose Joe? Simply because I felt that he could put my case first. With such a small crime, I did not know what type of criminal justice lawyers would have the patience to put my case as a priority. I'm sure most criminal justice lawyers place attempted murder charges, larceny, grand theft before any petty theft charge. But the tone, respect, and overall common decency I received from Mr. Joe Dane made me feel like I was one in a million, not one of a million. From the minute I spoke with Mr. Dane, he became the mentor, lawyer, confidant I needed. His professional manner was refreshing, honesty was necessary, and attitude was realistic. He gave me options and projections of what would be in store for me, and I chose to meet with him. From his experience, he offered several projections. Being a bit neurotic, I appreciated him taking over 2 hrs to discuss at length what my options could be. Not only did he try and calm me down, but he also put things in retrospect. The entire legal process took 3 months, from charge to dismissal. This period of time, however nail-biting, was met with constant updates, emails detailing what had been discussed with DAs, and re-evaluated projections of what was to come. I never felt alone during this process. Never felt as if I had made the wrong decision. It has been 3 months, and I am finally in the clear. Mr. Joe Dane was able to get the charges dismissed, allowing me to put this incident behind me. I believe he put his best foot forward by getting me what my best outcome would be, an outcome he speculated should happen. The charges of petty theft were never increased to robbery and assault. I am confident that this is a result of Mr. Joe Dane's influence. Would I recommend anyone go through legal issues, small or big? No. Would I recommend anyone get a lawyer when facing legal charges? Perhaps. Would I recommend you go to Mr. Joe Dane when faced with legal issues? Always, and yes. I find myself back at AVVO.com following the dismissal of my charges. Looking back, I wondered what makes Mr. Joe Dane such a great criminal lawyer. Aside from the services he provided, I am confident that his staff makes him an even better lawyer. Eddie, a paralegal working for Mr. Joe Dane, was in constant contact with myself and Joe Dane. In the days that Mr. Joe Dane was in court, Eddie would be there to answer any questions I may have. If he was unable to speak with me regarding receiving a weekly update, I could ask Eddie questions in confidence that her responses would be correct. For those who question whether a strong paralegal makes or breaks a law firm, I say "yes" from experience. I write this review in free will, wanting those looking for answers to find clarity in the many lawyers preaching to find you redemption. This legal system may, at times, have your back, or be stabbing you in the back. Unfortunately, changing the system is not a one man job, so you need a lawyer that knows how to work what is in your favor. I know the feeling of being lost, alone, like you're the bad guy when faced with legal issues. You're not the bad guy, and you need a lawyer that shares that same sentiment. The guilt of my actions led me to believe that I might deserve the punishment; Luckily Mr. Joe Dane seemed to believe otherwise

I came to Joe Dane's office to ask him to help me terminate my informal probation early. After spending an hour and thirty minutes in his office scanning through my court papers. He told me my chances of getting my probation terminated early were very slim. I was kind of disappointed when he told ...me the truth. He told me he'd try to argue my case in court. But he couldn't guarantee he could get the judge and the DA to terminate my probation early based on the court documents he saw. Joe Dane is not the kind of attorney who takes money from you and tells you everything you want to hear. Some other attorneys would charge at least $100 an hour for you just to sit in their office whether you hire them to represent you or not. Joe didn't charge me a penny. He was honest and upfront with me about my case. Even though Joe didn't take my case. All I can say about Joe Dane is someone you can trust. Someone who is not trying to dig in your pocket and take your money. I highly recommend this attorney to anyone who needs an attorney. Joe, thank you for your time and I will definitely come back to your office in about 3 months. Hopefully we can do something about my case then. Thanks Joe!!!

I found Joe Dane to be extremely helpful. I was looking to get a 2 point driving ticket off my record and Joe Dane was the first attorney that I spoke with. He seemed knowledgeable and willing to help. I was worried about going with the first attorney that I talked to, but have no regrets. He was ext...remely helpful and friendly. He told me his honest opinions on everything and made things easy to understand. His assistant Heather was very helpful as well, making it easy for me to turn in paperwork to Joe Dane’s office. Joe made me feel very comfortable and I got the feeling that I could trust and rely on him. Everything went smoothly, and I am thankful for his help.

Extraordinary knowledge-base. Exceptional Service. Skilled strategist. Generous Human Being. I had a very complex legal case where I needed expert legal counsel and for an attorney to carefully assess my situation and advise me on the best course of action. Mr. Dane went above and beyond profe...ssional standards and expectations to understand my case. His precise questioning of the circumstances of my situation was a clear indication of the vast knowledge and expertise he has of criminal law and litigation. Mr. Dane's ability to uncover the most pertinent factors, clearly provide a thorough understanding of the law as it related to my complex case and then respectfully advise me on the best approach was law practiced at it's very best. I am grateful for Mr. Dane's legal expertise, counsel and guidance and would highly recommend him.

I met Joe Dane just shortly after being arrested for a DUI that took place last summer. When I met up with him for the first time at his office in Orange, he greeted me and treated me as if I were someone he'd known for a long time. He never made me feel as if I were some terrible person who had com...mitted a crime. At this time, I was a nursing student and terrified about the huge mistake I'd made. He made the whole process easier for me by representing me at court while I was at school, and having his paralegal readily available at any time via telephone and email whenever I had questions (which was fairly often). From day one, he explained to me everything that I should expect and answered all of my questions to above my satisfaction. This was a very difficult time for me, and I was very lucky to have his guidance and support. Had I done this on my own, I might not have graduated nursing school, and I would have felt completely lost. Thanks to his extensive knowledge and help, I am on the right track and able to put this awful experience behind me. I highly recommend him in any situation that may require assistance from a legal aspect. Thanks Joe!