Joseph P. Hougnon, Attorney At Law

I called Joe with some advice about an attorney mishandling a retainer I paid for an arrest that occurred in 2018. Joe immediately recognized the misdeeds the attorney was responsible for and shared my sentiment about said attorney's misconduct. Without hesitation, Joe offered his advice and offered to review the documents necessary to file a complaint against the attorney with the CA state Bar association. The fact that Joe bore witness to my vulnerability and offered to assist me in the process to get my retainer back by reviewing documents and offering his time for free to a non-client, goes to show what kind of attorney Joe would be for people who are paying clients. It is obvious that Joe has integrity and would go above and beyond for his clients ensuring that they are represented to the best of his ability and knowledge. Thanks Joe!

Mr. Joseph P. Hougnon has been a pleasure to work with. He has been very precise, prudent, and attentive to all aspects of my case. He took full control of all aspects of preparing and arguing my case and made it a seamless process for me. In return i was able to focus on my work which I found extremely valuable. As far as a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento county goes Joseph P. Hougnon is the best! My case was a 17b felony reduction and also expungement, for the purpose of helping me obtain professional licensing in my painting career to further advance myself in my profession. Not only did he successfully prepare my VERY complex case, all motions were granted and he is now assisting me in my application for licensure process! He has truly been a blessing in my life and I'm very thankful to have met and worked with such honorable and integral lawyer. I intend to mimic his professionalism and work ethic in my own future business!

I contacted Mr. Hougnon in reference to a legal concern, that I was not very well-versed in. He took the time to assess my needs, and then explained how to go about addressing it on my own without charging me for his time. He even offered more advice on how to safeguard against future issues, in terms of how I document transactions to avoid misunderstandings that could unknowingly create liability.in the future. Very helpful and easy to communicate with!

Attorney Joseph Hougnon handled our case with the expertise of an attorney who knows the system. He is a professional who understands the laws, knows the steps necessary to complete the process and will lead you through the judicial maze providing compassion that provides you with the comfort of knowing you have someone on your side. He was able to get the false charges in our case dismissed without a trial or us even having to set foot in a courtroom. Highly recommended if you want someone who will fight for what is right and gets the job done.

Joe Hougnon is as good as it gets. He is a fierce advocate, effective, experienced, knowledgeable, affordable, conscientious, consistent, responsive and thorough. Let me break that down. Joe will move heaven and earth to ensure your best possible defense. If results can be had, Joe will succeed for you. He knows the law to the letter. I was a legal defense auditor for 10 years, and Joe's fees are ultra-reasonable--absolutely zero waste. I got superb representation with every T crossed and every I dotted. Joe answers your calls & messages every time. On time. Accurately. Substantively. He knows the players and the system. Joe commands a courtroom. If you're terrified, this is the guy you want standing next to you before the DA and the judge. Why? They respect him. You'll be proud with him by your side, particularly in moments when you feel like you've got nothing to feel proud of. As if that were not enough, he is genuinely kind. He understands that alcoholism itself is not a crime, but a health issue. If you're lucky enough to find Joseph Hougnon, hire him.