I came to Joe with an uncommon legal trouble involving DUI and an additional felony charge from the OC DA. Having experienced hell with a very incompetent and fraudulent attorney in LA (who actually catapulted me into deeper legal complications through unethical maneuvers), I thoroughly interviewed q...uite a few DUI & Criminal Defense firms in LA & OC counties. Joe was the most genuine and helpful from the initial complimentary consultation, had compassionate advocate's perspective and poured through the facts and strategized with me and gave me the straight facts and realistic expectations that in hindsight, was accurate and firmly grounded in his deep knowledge of the law as a busy criminal defense attorney, former deputy DA, and his work in law enforcement. I think he also teaches law enforcement trainees. He was accurate in assessing all the realistic moves the DA and the judge may make, and he was very sharp on details and nuances and is very good at explaining both the big picture and the fine prints. The entire legal ordeal has taken a lot out of me, it was painful and painstakingly long, and since it was a DUI it has ongoing consequences in my life, and the it did not go away altogether, but Joe certainly made sure that I was aware of every thing, that we prepared absolutely everything we could. He is extremely busy and sometimes hard to get a hold of sometimes, but always returned calls and emails promptly. I highly recommend Joe as any criminal defense matter, and I will continue to trust him to advocate myself, my family, and my business' legal interests for lifetime.

I searched for and found Joe Dane through AVVO b/c my daughter's bf was arrested and charged with DV. We met with Joe the day before the arraignment. He not only got the City Attorney not to file an unnecessary Protective Order, but, he also got the case dismissed on the 2nd hearing... THANK YOU JO...E!!

Hello, Mistakes happen and I ended up with an MIP (Minor in Possession of Alcohol). I didn't know if I should get a lawyer or not because my major concern was loosing my license. I was nervous to have a consultation with Joe, but he and his paralegal were extremely friendly and made me feel so muc...h better! My case ended up getting dismissed after I paid a $50 fine and took a Drug and Alcohol Class. All in all, it was worth the money to hire Joe because I didn't have to show up to court and I didn't loose sleep over over the fact because I knew I was in good hands. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in a pickle! Thanks again!

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'm a Chapman University student who was made an example of by Orange Police. I attended a college party of over 200 people and was picked out of the crowd along with another student and charged with misdemeanor minor in possession of alcohol, also known as a "MIP". The drink had been handed to me... just moments before the police arrived and I never even knew of its contents. When I was grabbed by the officer, he never checked the drink to make sure it was alcohol but just issued me a ticket. He assumed it was alcohol. Apparently the police raided many college parties that night and issued many tickets. Many students were harassed that night and are harassed in general by the Orange Police. Thank God I found and hired Joe because he took care of everything for me. I didn't have to miss class to go to court and he made multiple appearances for me until he got the case dismissed. I did NOT have to submit a DNA sample for the dismissal which was an amazing outcome for me and more importantly, I did not lose my license. Joe was very patient with me and explained all my options very thoroughly during the entire process and I highly recommend him to anybody in a similar situation. You will not be disappointed with Joe handling your case!!