About Joseph Abrams

From his federal criminal defense and federal sentencing advocacy and mitigation law firm based in Orange County, California, attorney Joseph Abrams provides unmatched legal representation and results to clients in Orange County and throughout California who are under investigation for, charged with, or awaiting sentencing on any type of federal criminal offense. As a recognized lawyer with more than 27 years of legal experience, Mr. Abrams promises to aggressively defend your rights and liberties at all turns as he works hard to achieve the best outcome possible for your case.

With extensive knowledge and experience in all areas of federal criminal practice, including expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy and mitigation, Mr. Abrams achieves notable success in obtaining favorable results for the serious and pressing legal challenges his clients face. Mr. Abrams and his firm are a trusted source for individuals and organizations facing accusations of federal crimes.

Prior to starting his own law practice, Mr. Abrams spent his legal career with the federal judiciary as a sentencing specialist and presentence supervisor and served as the exclusive sentencing liaison to United States District Court Judge Cormac J. Carney in the Central District of California. During his career, Mr. Abrams worked on more than 1,000 federal criminal cases, covering virtually every type of offense. Over the course of his career, Mr. Abrams developed expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy and mitigation. Mr. Abrams gained recognition within the judiciary, and among the defense bar, as a federal sentencing guidelines expert and a trusted source for matters involving federal sentencing.

After retiring from the federal judiciary, Mr. Abrams founded Law Office of Joseph Abrams. His purpose for going into private practice was to use the knowledge and skills he developed over more than two decades with the federal courts to help ordinary people who find themselves in the serious situation of being the target of a federal investigation or charged with a federal crime to achieve the best outcome possible in their cases.

Mr. Abrams obtained his undergraduate degree in business and finance from California State University, Fullerton. He then graduated from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles in 1997 and passed the California bar examination that same year. Mr. Abrams graduated in the top 10% of his law school class, was the recipient of the prestigious American Jurisprudence Book Award for being top of class in Federal Courts, and was chosen Best Writer in the Moot Court Honors Program Intramural Competition.

Mr. Abrams is a member of the Federal Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, and Orange County Bar Association. He is admitted to all California federal and state trial and appellate courts including the United States District Court for the Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California.

When Mr. Abrams is not busy make things right for his clients, you can find him walking local trails with his Border Collie Jammer or traveling to the beautiful country of Italy and studying Italian language and culture.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by Greggory
May 26, 2025
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

I’ve only needed legal counsel once before in my life, and it was one of the loneliest, most confusing experiences I’ve ever had with other counsel. This time around, working with Mr. Abrams has been the complete opposite; he’s been nothing short of incredible from day one. Mr. Abrams is extremely attentive. He always answers the phone, returns calls, and explains everything in a way that’s easy to understand; no legal jargon, just honest and clear communication. He guided me through every stage of the process with a sense of empathy and calm that helped ease my anxiety. He kept me informed every step of the way by regular check-ins, updates, and consistent communication. I always felt like I was a priority, not a case number. Even during some unexpected complications involving miscommunication between agencies, he remained proactive and supportive, still working to find a resolution that protects my stability and future. If you're looking for a lawyer, this is the one.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Shane
May 06, 2025
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

After Going through 2 lawyers I was fortunate too have found Mr. Abrams. I can't express enough how great Mr. Abrams was in handling my case. Always kept me informed, his professional pitbull attitude at getting it done and getting the best possible outcome. Mr. Abrams did more for me in 2 months than my previous 2 lawyers in a year. I was extradited from Canada on federal charges for Marijuana an facing possible 10 year sentence. I feel an know Mr. Abrams went above and beyond for me. My family an myself would like too thank Mr. Abrams for his exceptional hard work an caring nature. After much work an effort on Mr. Abrams part a deal was made for 30 months. I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Abrams as your Attorney, fair Honest reliable fast, will get you the best possible outcome. Thank you Mr. Abrams for all you have done for me. Shane F

 
White Collar Crime
Posted by Rebecca
April 24, 2024
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

Mr. Abrams, is a very compassionate man, who understands the difficulty families face during a traumatic change in their lives. It isn't easy to have a family member get faced with prison time. This was the first time in our lives that one of our family members faced this type of crime. Never would have we believed that this was even possible, he made us understand the reasons something like this could happen. He helped us face our reality and was able to move forward with hope and understanding. We appreciate his services and hope others find him, when this happens to them.

 
Drug Crimes
Posted by Patricia
July 30, 2023
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

Joseph Abrams is an incredibly respectful lawyer who guided us through our legal matters with great diligence. Not only did he treat us with utmost kindness and understanding, but he also exhibited a remarkable level of professionalism throughout our interactions. One thing that truly stood out about Joseph was his promptness in returning our calls, which greatly contributed to an efficient and smooth process. With his expertise and attention to detail, Joseph managed to secure a better outcome than we had originally expected. Overall, working with Joseph Abrams was a truly pleasant experience, and we highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a trustworthy and skillful attorney.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Roberta
April 21, 2023
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

I just want to quickly thank Joe for the excellent work he did with my son’s case. The outcome was amazing and while in the courtroom everyone could feel the honest emotion behind Joe’s words while speaking to the judge. We truly could not have asked for a better experience and outcome.

Response from Joseph Abrams
Thank you Roberta for the kind words and placing your trust in me. I'm thrilled that things worked for your son and your wonderful family.
White Collar Crime
Posted by B.M.
August 12, 2022
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

Atty Joseph Abrams is very professional, honest and prompt. I would say that that he has all the expertise, experience and knowledge on dealing with complex federal cases. I am very pleased and happy for the positive result on my case. Me and my family are very grateful for the assistance and help he had extended on the whole process. I will definitely recommend him for friends and families. Excellent job! Thanks Atty!!’

 
Response from Joseph Abrams
B.M., thank you for putting your trust and confidence in Law Office of Joseph Abrams. It was a great pleasure working with you. I'm thrilled for you and your family that everything worked out so well. Be well!
Drug Crimes
Posted by BRAD
July 18, 2022
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

I contacted Mr. Abrams for a federal drug sales charge. I was facing 16 - 40 years in prison. I had already been through two attorneys and was ready to give up when I found Joe. Not only was he extremely affordable, he was more knowledgeable in the Federal system than anyone I had met. I was scared to death but Joe put me at ease. He handled it and got the job done, exceeding my expectations. He beat the odds and got me the absolute minimum sentence of 5 years even though I was categorized as a career offender. Throughout the process he was always available to take my calls and kept me updated, informed, and eased my mind throughout. I would recommend this man to anyone facing federal criminal charges.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by Thimbi
December 22, 2021
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

Working with Joseph was great he was very professional and reliable he jumped in after I had to fire one lawyer and took control of my sons case and got great results

Response from Joseph Abrams
Thank you Thimbi for your confidence in me. I really enjoyed working with you and your son and I'm thrilled that we were able to get such great results.
Criminal Law
Posted by Jose Carlos
September 18, 2021
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

I came to Joseph Abrams with a Felony and 3 current warrant arrests and he was very upfront on he was able to work with. No fake promises were give and true to his words. He moved fast, and was able to recall my warrants and within a month he solved my case and brought my felony to a misdemeanor. Joseph Abrams is a very effective hardworking attorney. I highly recommend him, he’s understanding and very respectful no matter what you are going through, he will treat you with outmost respect as a client can get.

 
Response from Joseph Abrams
Thank you Jose Carlos! It was a great pleasure working with you and I'm happy I was able to help.
White Collar Crime
Posted by anonymous
February 17, 2021
Hired Attorney Joseph Abrams

I contacted Joseph Abrams after discovering I was the target of a federal securities fraud investigation. He carefully listened to me, and believed that the investigation lacked merit. He became involved, and the investigation was eventually dropped. I would strongly reccomend Mr. Abrams if you are involved in a criminal case and need help.

 
Response from Joseph Abrams
Thank you A.J. for the confidence you placed in me. It was pleasure working with you, and I'm so glad everything worked out!

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Areas of Law

  • Assault
  • Other 31
    • White Collar Crimes
    • Mail, Wire, and Bank Fraud
    • Healthcare and Medicare Fraud
    • Mortgage Fraud
    • Tax Crimes
    • Tax Evasion
    • Tax Fraud
    • Tax Preparation Fraud
    • Immigration Offenses
    • Illegal Reentry
    • Alien Smuggling
    • Visa and Passport Fraud
    • Violent Crimes
    • Bank Robbery
    • Racketeering (RICO)
    • Other Types of Fraud
    • Theft of Government Property
    • Embezzlement
    • Money Laundering and Structuring
    • Drug Offenses
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Drug Distribution
    • Prescription Drugs
    • Child Pornography Offenses
    • Possession
    • Production and Distribution
    • Interstate Travel
    • Firearm Offenses
    • Felon in Possession
    • Firearms Trafficking
    • Unregistered Firearms

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    Admissions
    1997, California
    United States District Court for the Central District of California
    United States District Court for the Southern District of California
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southwestern University School of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.

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    Joseph Abrams attended Southwestern University School of Law.