Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The processes of a separation or divorce and dealing with child custody and visitation issues and property division are grueling for almost all participants. Many times, those separating are very bitter toward each other and try to do things to the other partner, in and out of court, that they might not normally do. This can include lying about finances, false accusations, theft of property, alienating and hiding children from the other parent and trying to humiliate the other party. Mr. Katz is experienced in dealing with all of these issues in open court, but was also a Certified Mediator. He has effectively guided clients through these hazards many times, and has also occasionally served as the only attorney in a case in which the parties reached an amicable settlement, with a minimum of hostility and expense.
• Paternity
• Spousal Support
  The right Attorney can make all the difference. If you are filing, or planning on filing, a divorce, you need an experienced, knowledgeable and assertive Attorney by your side. Family Law is full of intricate details and exacting requirements. An experienced Attorney will help you to protect your children and your legal and property rights. Joseph A. Katz has handled hundreds of divorce cases, and is very experienced with contested custody and visitation hearings, child and spousal support hearings, and Restraining Orders.
• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you have been charged with a crime the potential consequences are very serious and are almost never all immediately apparent. The right Attorney can make all the difference. It is crucial that you are represented by an experienced, committed Criminal Defense Attorney to guide you through the process. You need an Attorney who will protect your rights, develop and present your defense, who is able to negotiate the best possible deal for you, and if necessary, who has the experience to aggressively represent you at trial. You should look for an Attorney who is experienced in, and who emphasizes, criminal
• Traffic Violations
• Fraud
• Robbery
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  Joseph Katz provides highly experienced, affordable and personalized representation throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties in every felony, misdemeanor and juvenile law case, including...
• Embezzlement
• Assault
• Murder
  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.
• Juvenile Crimes
• Probation Violation
• Restraining Order
• Forgery
• Kidnapping
• Prostitution