Joseph A. Katz has been practicing law full-time since 1996. After graduating from the University of San Diego, School of Law, he worked with the Public Defender’s Office for seven years, handling dozens of felony and misdemeanor jury trials, hundreds of Preliminary Hearings and other contested hearings and motions, and thousands of cases overall. To better focus his personal attentions on his clients, Mr. Katz opened his own law practice in 2004 and since then has continually provided experienced, effective and personalized representation to both Criminal Defense and Family Law clients. The high volume of cases and combination of public and private work has given Mr. Katz considerable experience, knowledge and skill.

Known for a no-nonsense approach, Mr. Katz gets to the heart of the issues in a case, which facilitates resolution or prepares the case in anticipation of trial.  He represents hundreds of new clients per year and is generally in court on a daily basis. Mr. Katz has handled every type of Criminal Defense case ranging from Public Intoxication to Murder. He has handled thousands of Driving Under the Influence cases and taken dozens of them to trial.  Mr. Katz also has a very active Family Law practice, has handled hundreds of cases and continues to provide highly effective and affordable representation for his clients in all areas of Family Law including divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division and restraining orders.