Joshua Kaizuka
Josh is an experienced DUI and criminal defense lawyer
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.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- California
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- Japanese: Spoken
- Owner
- Law Office of Joshua Kaizuka
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- Attorney at Law
- Private Criminal Defense Firms
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- Associate Lawyer
- Law Office of Mark Merin
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- Deputy Public Defender
- Yolo County Public Defender's Office
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- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
- J.D. (2000) | Advocacy Concentration
- Honors: The Traynor Society The Order of Barristers
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- Senate Resolution for Public Service
- California Senate Resolution for Public Service
- Senate Resolution for Public Service
- Yolo County
- Florin Japanese American Citizens League
- Co-President
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- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Legislative Committee
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- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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- Florin Japanese American Citizens League
- Civil Rights Co-Chair
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- Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- CALIFORNIA DUI LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
- Member
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- ABAS Law Foundation
- Board Member
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- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- Advocacy and Issues Committee
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- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Member
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- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Member
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- ACLU
- Member
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- California Public Defenders Association
- Member
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- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- Board Member
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- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Board Member
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- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- President
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- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- Chair, Advocacy and Issues Committee
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- Asian Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
- President-Elect
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- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Chair, Court Issues Committee
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- Sacramento County Bar Association
- Chair, Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Section
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- Qualified to Administer Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- La Pier & Associates
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) Training
- La Pier & Associates
How Does An Ignition Interlock Device Work? - Law Office of Joshua Kaizuka
How Does an Ignition Interlock Device Work?
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI Insurance & SR22s - Law Office of Joshua Kaizuka
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI Insurance and SR22s
What happens when you are arrested for a DUI?
What Happens When You Are Arrested for a DUI?
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- Q. Cop uses gym computer to search for gym members information.
- A: Sure sounds like there are privacy issues being violated by the gym if it is giving out membership information, especially to law enforcement without a warrant. Can't imagine any manager/owner/CEO of a gym has a policy to hand out a member's information to police. I hope the owner has consulted with a lawyer to determine what his or her liability is if their members find out that their information is being handed out just because a cop asks.
- Q. Do people convicted of a first-time DUI always lose their drivers licenses automatically?
- A: When someone in California is convicted of a first time DUI, assuming that the blood alcohol level is less than a .20, then it will result in a six month suspension. In alcohol DUI cases, there is also a DMV administrative suspension which can result in a four month administrative suspension independent of the court case.
