Joseph Camarata attended University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California. At McGeorge he excelled in trial advocacy and all aspects of criminal law and procedure. Joseph competed in and won several trial competitions throughout the United States. He was also named an honorary member of the National Order of the Barristers which recognizes the top ten advocates in his graduating class.

During law school, Joseph had the opportunity to work for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office as an intern and Legal Research Assistant. While there Joseph was responsible for assisting on cases ranging from basic misdemeanors to cold case murders. Joseph’s most serious involvement while at the Sacramento County D.A.’s office came when he was recruited to assist with the prosecution of the members of the Symbionese Liberation Army who were responsible for several bank robberies and murders throughout the Bay Area.

After graduating from McGeorge, Joseph was hired by the Solano County District Attorney’s Office and began his career in criminal law. After becoming familiar with the standards and practices of the Solano County Courts, Joseph started his own law practice.

Joseph is also admitted to practice in all Federal District Courts in the State of California where he has successfully argued Writs of Habeas Corpus resulting in the release of clients after spending over 25 years in prison. He continually strives to improve his legal knowledge and courtroom skills by attending continuing education seminars throughout the state.

Joseph has handled hundreds of cases in various California counties. His approach to trials is thorough preparation and investigation combined with aggressive trial advocacy. He is a member of NACDL (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers), CACJ (California Association for Criminal Justice), CPDA (California Public Defender’s Association),

Joseph’s law practice is dedicated solely to criminal defense. He now uses the knowledge he gained as a prosecutor to protect the rights of the accused, and hold the government accountable for its actions and prying investigations.

• California State Bar Association
• California Attorney’s for Criminal Justice
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• American Trial Lawyer’s Association
• California Public Defender’s Association
• Solano County Bar Association
• Sacramento County Bar Association
• National Order of the Barristers