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About Joshua Kaizuka
With over 20 years of legal experience, Joshua Kaizuka began his career as a Deputy Public Defender in Yolo County, before transitioning to civil rights law for several years, and later returning to criminal defense as a private attorney. Throughout his career, he has vigorously and successfully represented more than a thousand clients in both adult and juvenile criminal cases, handling everything from minor offenses to serious strike cases, including jury trials. Since opening his own practice, Josh has focused on a diverse range of cases, including a significant number of DUI cases, as well as criminal charges ranging from minor misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies, including homicides. He is also highly experienced in defending clients in cases involving mental health and psychological issues, working to mitigate charges and ensure fair treatment for his clients. Beyond his legal work, Josh is actively involved in his community and the legal profession. He serves on the board of several non-profit organizations, including ABAS and the ABAS Law Foundation. Additionally, he volunteers his time for the Pro Bono 1983 Panel for the U.S. Eastern District Court, judges law school competitions, guest speaks at local colleges, mentors law students, and supports various local grass roots organizations demonstrating his commitment to justice and public service.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- J.D. (2000)
- Advocacy Concentration
Bar Admissions
- Florin Japanese American Citizens League
- Co-President
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Legislative Committee
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Member
- Florin Japanese American Citizens League
- Civil Rights Co-Chair
- Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
- Member
- ABAS Law Foundation
- Board Member
- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- Advocacy and Issues Committee
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Member
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Member
- ACLU
- Member
- California Public Defenders Association
- Member
- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- Board Member
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Board Member
- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- President
- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- Chair, Advocacy and Issues Committee
- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- President-Elect
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Chair, Court Issues Committee
- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Chair, Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Section
Professional Experience
- Owner
- Law Office of Joshua Kaizuka 2013 - Current
- Attorney at Law
- Private Criminal Defense Firms 2010 - 2013
- Associate Lawyer
- Law Office of Mark Merin 2007 - 2009
- Deputy Public Defender
- Yolo County Public Defender'
- s Office 2001 - 2007
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