Joseph Shemaria | Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney State & Federal Court
Joseph Shemaria 
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer State & Federal Court
Criminal, White Collar Crime, Federal, Federal Appellate Practice, General Practice, Federal Trial Practice, Federal Forfeiture
http://www.federalcrimeslawyers.com
- Law Office: The Law Office of Joseph Shemaria
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- Law School: University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D. 1969
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 53 years
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Mr. Shemaria has spent virtually his entire professional career defending those accused of crimes on a daily basis. A wise judge once said that the criminal justice system can be like a fast-moving freight train – the only justice you can hope to get is the justice your criminal defense attorney gets for you. Thus, you must pick your criminal defense lawyer very carefully. There is no room for “another” error in judgment! Mr. Shemaria’s entire focus is to get you “off the train” with little or no damage. Contact our Los Angeles, California office today.
Call today to schedule a risk-free consultation today with Mr. Shemaria, a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Law Office Joseph Shemaria | Los Angeles, CA | 1970 - Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1969 |
| University of Arizonia | B.A. | Finance | 1966 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| California | 1970 |
Associations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Federal Indigent Defense Panel (1973-1979)
State Bar of California
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Beverly Hills Bar Association
California Public Defenders Association
Honors & Awards
- Attorney Joseph Shemaria is within the selected top 5% of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
For more than 80 years, Martindale-Hubbell® has evaluated the qualifications of their members' trial skills, legal ability, professional conduct, ethics, and understanding of the law. If an attorney receives the highest possible rating, it is considered an AV® rating. Since 1970, Attorney Joseph Shemaria has held the highest AV® rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. With his excellent rating, you can avoid wasting your time with a lawyer that does not have the abilities that Attorney Joseph Shemaria holds.
One of the most important aspects of the Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory rating system is the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. As lawyers review their peers, they are basing their decision on a variety of aspects including ability and conduct within the court system. A lawyer's peer review rating attests to his or her legal ability and professional conduct. Attorney Joseph Shemaria has received the highest peer-review rating, a 5.0 out of 5.0, from judges and A.U.S.A.S.
Cases
-In re Jackson, 3 Cal.4th 578, 583-584 (1992) -Crane v. State Bar, 30 Cal.3d 117, 119-120 (1981) -People v. Haskett, 30 Cal.3d 841, 847 (1982) -People v. Jackson, 28 Cal.3d 264, 281-282 (1980) -People v. Harris, 15 Cal.3d 384, 386 (1975) -People v. Humphries, 185 Cal.App.3d 1315, 1321 (1986) -LAX v. Board of Medical Quality Assurance, 116 Cal.App.3d 669, 671-672 (1981) -People v. Haybron, 108 Cal.App.3d 31, 34 (1980) -People v. Willis, 104 Cal.App.3d 433, 436 (1980) -People v. Hernandez, 96 Cal.App.3d 856, 858-859 (1979) -People v. Hall, 95 Cal.App.3d 299, 302 (1979) -Community Release Bd. V. Superior Court, 91 Cal.App.3d 814, 815 (1979) -People v. Goodson, 80 Cal.App.3d 290, 291-292 (1978) -People v. Blair, 51 Cal.App.3d 480, 481-482 (1975) -People v. Lacey, 30 Cal.App.3d 170, 171-172 (1973) -People v. Rand, 23 Cal.App.3d 579, 581 (1972) -(Arizona) State v. Sardo & Mandell, 112 Ariz. 509, 543 P.2d 1138 (1975) -USA v. Kapperman, 764 F.2d 786 (11th Cir., 1985) -Maxwell v. Sumner, 673 F.2d 1031 (9th Cir., 1981) -USA v. Gonzalez, 617 F.2d 1358 (9th Cir., 1980) -USA v. Montellano, 633 F.2d 1313 (9th Cir., 1980) -USA v. Jacobson, 578 F.2d 863 (10th Cir., 1978) -USA v. Palmer, 575 F.2d 721 (9th Cir., 1978) -USA v. Payseur, 501 F.2d 966 (9th Cir., 1974) -Tellez v. Chaffee, 467 F.2d 218 (9th Cir., 1972)
Publications
- -“Res Judicata in a Bifurcated Trial”, 15 University of California at Los Angeles Law Review.
-Co-Author: “Harmless Error Review by the California Supreme Court in Capital Appeals”, 1990-1992, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice “Forum”
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| Closed | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Closed |
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