Type of Charge | Charges | County | Potential Sentence | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Felonies | PC 187 Murder, firearm and gang enhancements | Los Angeles | 25 years to Life | MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED and reduced to conspiracy (wobbler) and 3 years of local jail. |
Felonies | PC 664/187 Attempted Murder | Los Angeles | 15 years to Life | CHARGES DISMISSED and resolved for assault and 3 years locally. |
Felonies | PC 245(a)(1) Assault with a deadly weapon (knife) causing GBI | Los Angeles | 10+ years in prison | DISMISSED |
Felonies | 3 Counts of PC 245(a)(1) | Los Angeles | 10+ years in prison | DIVERSION - will be dismissed upon successful completion of treatment. |
Felony | Conspiracy to sell/buy controlled substance | Los Angeles | 4+ years in prison | DISMISSED |
Misdemeanor | VC 23152 - DUI drugs, and no license | Los Angeles | 1 year jail | DISMISSED |
Felony | Transportation, sales, and conspiracy money laundering | Monterey | 3+ years in prison | DISMISSED |
Misdemeanor | Failure to register as a sex offender | Los Angeles | 2 years in jail | DISMISSED |
Misdemeanor | PC 273.5 domestic violence (corporal injury to spouse/traumatic injury) | Los Angeles | 1 year in jail | After defense investigation and discussing the case w/ prosecutor - CASE REJECTED! |
Misdemeanor | VC 23152 DUI, open container | Los Angeles | 1 year in jail | DUI DISMISSED and resolved for exhibition of speed - an infraction! |
Attorney Joel G. Garcia is aggressive, relentless and professional in defending his clients and upholding the Constitution. He fights to ensure that the constitutional rights of each and every client are not violated by the police or the prosecution.
In the courtroom, Mr. Garcia has earned a reputation among judges, prosecutors, and fellow criminal defense attorneys as honest, prepared, and knowledgeable. Mr. Garcia has successfully represented individuals from all walks of life, including doctors, producers, dishwashers, students, writers, nurses, constructions workers, military veterans, teachers, gardeners, and many others accused of crimes.
Mr. Garcia attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During law school, Mr. Garcia was elected by his peers as President of the Moot Court Honor Society and was an Editor of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review. Both memberships sharpened his advocacy skills in oral argument and writing—skills that later proved to be invaluable in the courtroom.
Upon graduation, Mr. Garcia took and passed the California Bar Exam on his first attempt. Mr. Garcia began working with a prominent criminal defense law firm in Los Angeles. During his time there, Mr. Garcia was in courtrooms nearly every day in Los Angeles County and surrounding counties. Mr. Garcia won several trials and worked on misdemeanor and felony cases including: DUI’s, murder, domestic violence, drug crimes, manslaughter, sex crimes, restraining orders, and theft offenses among many other types of crimes.
In 2019, Mr. Garcia graduated from La Pier’s DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He is certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests under the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). This certification is typically only provided to law enforcement. This training has allowed Mr. Garcia to better serve his clients accused of DUI by meticulously cross-examining the arresting officers.
As a trial lawyer, Mr. Garcia is constantly sharpening his skills. Mr. Garcia is a graduate of the Trial Advocacy Program of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. There, Mr. Garcia learned to think like a prosecutor and was provided the opportunity to prosecute cases in Los Angeles.
With a passion for trial advocacy, Mr. Garcia is also a graduate of the California Public Defenders Association, Trial Skills Institute. A specialized training focused exclusively on criminal defense trials.
Mr. Garcia is compassionate and understands that his clients are in fear of incarceration and the devastating consequences a conviction can have on their lives. For this reason, Mr. Garcia believes in open and honest communication with his clients. Mr. Garcia explains the process and possible consequences. Whether it’s in-person, by telephone or email, keeping his clients updated is a daily priority.
Mr. Garcia is proud of the positive reviews many clients have written for his commitment to their cases.
You won't find many attorneys who are as passionate and driven to resolve your case as Joel. When he gets a matter he dives into it 110% to get the best results for his clients. I fully endorse him.
Joel G Garcia is a skilled trial attorney. I've had the privilege of working with Mr. Garcia on several criminal matters. His aggressive and zealous representation has led to incredible results for clients. I give him the highest recommendation possible. He truly leaves no stone unturned for his clients. When Joel G. Garcia is in your corner, you are truly in good hands.
Joel is a passionate criminal defense attorney! I would recommend him to those who need a zealous advocate in the courtroom!
Joel is truly passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond for his clients. I am proud to have colleagues in the field like Attorney Joel Garcia. You are in the best hands possible!
I've known Joel for quite some time. He is the quiet guy who will always surprise you at the right moment, the moment you need him the most, in court advocating passionately for your rights. I endorse Mr. Garcia.
Joel is a highly competent defense attorney. He is a zealous fighter for his clients--a real pro! I endorse this lawyer.
Joel is a skilled lawyer, with experience, knowledge and passion. He is a savvy problem solver, a force to be reckoned with at trial and a serious advocate for his clients. He is driven by a killer work ethic and invested in achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.
Joel is the consummate criminal defense attorney. He is adept at his trade, cares for his clients deeply and will fight for them to make sure they get the best results possible. I endorse Mr. Garcia without reservation.
Mr. Garcia was incredibly understanding with me during an extremely difficult situation. He was very knowledgeable and he was able to get me an incredible result and keep me out of jail.
I cannot express how grateful I am to Mr. Garcia. I blew a .10, and Mr. Garcia got my case dismissed. I heard from many people that I might as well just plead guilty and be done with it because I was just way too over the limit. I am glad I decided to give Mr. Garcia a call. I explained to my situation and he assured me that I had a case that was worth fighting. Throughout the whole process, Mr. Garcia was very good at keeping me updated and out of jail! I didn't have to deal with missing work to show up to court, which was nice because I didn't want to create any suspicion within my workplace. Now I don't have to worry, because Mr. Garcia was able to have my case dismissed! Amazing work and I would highly recommend to anyone with a DUI!
Mr. Garcia was extremely thorough in explaining to me everything regarding my case as to what I was facing, what my options were, and how we were going to proceed. He was extremely confident throughout and knew how to handle every aspect of the negotiations between me and the other party I was involved with in my case. At the end he was successfully able to negotiate a settlement and most importantly prevented the possibility of a misdemeanor going on my record. I am extremely thankful for his stellar work and would recommend him to anyone who wants an attorney that will fight for them in court.
Joel was incredible in defending me in a restraining order hearing. He prevented a restraining order from being granted. I was very scared and nervous but he informed me of the process and prepared me for court which really calmed my nerves. He was very poised, well-spoken and truly shined in the courtroom in my opinion. He is my go-to attorney!
Mr Joel Garcia is one heck of a lawyer. He got me out of rut. His cross examining skills are A1. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.
Joel did an amazing job with my case. He consulted me about my case, informed me about every aspect and gave me advice and coached me through in order to arrive at the best possible outcome. Once I hired him, it was smooth sailing. Constant emails, phone calls to keep me up to date...every meeting we had he had a determined plan and he let me know what to do and what he was planning on doing. Overall, Joel is an experienced attorney with an amazing track record and astounding perseverance. My outcome was the best that it could be and I have to thank Joel for that. 10/10! Thank you so much!
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