Joseph Abrams - Anaheim, CA
Attorney at Law Office of Joseph Abrams
White Collar Crimes Lawyers in Anaheim, CA
2400 E Katella Ave Suite 825 Anaheim, CA 92806
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Anaheim White Collar Crimes Lawyer
Updated: 08/04/2026
Areas of Practice
- White Collar Crimes
- Tax Crimes
- Immigration Offenses
- Violent Crimes
- Drug Offenses
- Child Pornography Offenses
- Firearm Offenses
Attorney Information
Overview
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 a sitting federal district court judge 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 federal offense. Over the course of his career, Mr. Abrams developed expert knowledge of the federal sentencing guidelines and federal sentencing advocacy. Mr. Abrams gained recognition within the judiciary, and among the federal 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 the 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 to help ordinary people who find themselves in the serious situation of being the target of a federal investigation, charged with a federal crime, or awaiting sentencing on federal charges, to achieve the best possible outcome in their cases.
Joseph Abrams 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 class, was the recipient of the prestigious American Jurisprudence Book Award 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 the California State Bar, United States District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
When Mr. Abrams is not busy helping 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.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Education
Legal Education
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Southwestern University School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, July, 1997
J.D.
Honors: Top 10% class ranking
Honors: Recipient of the prestigious American Jurisprudence Book Award in Federal Courts
Honors: Selected Best Writer in the Moot Court Honors Program Intramural Competition
Non Legal Education
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California State University, Fullerton, December, 1986
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Finance
Past Positions
- United States District Court, Central District of Californa, Sentencing Specialist/Presentence Supervisor, February 1, 1998 - December 31, 2018
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Italian
Published Works
Articles
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Making a Federal Case Out of It: The Federalization of Common Law Crimes, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, November, 2020
Federal criminal law began with the Constitution, which contained three criminal prohibitions. Today, there are more than 4,500 federal crimes. This article looks at how this growth has changed, or not changed, the criminal justice system. -
The “First Step Act” One Year Later: How Has It Changed Federal Sentencing?, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, December, 2020
The First Step Act of 2018 contained reforms relating to sentencing, prison programming, recidivism reduction efforts, and reentry procedures. This article looks at the impact one year later of the five provisions relating to sentencing. -
The Enduring Importance of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, October, 2020
This article takes a brief look at the history of the guidelines, from their enactment through their application today. -
Understanding “Relevant Conduct” Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, February, 2021
“Relevant Conduct” is a foundational principle that impacts every aspect of sentencing guideline application. This article looks at the key points that are most crucial for federal criminal defense lawyers and defendants to understand. -
The Bill of Rights: What Do They Say About Criminal Justice?, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, March, 2021
he Bill of Rights constitute the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. They enumerate many civil liberties. This article looks at the four Amendments that speak to the protections afforded all criminal defendants. - The Art of the Federal Plea Bargain, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, April, 2021
- Sentencing Advocacy in Federal White Collar Criminal Cases, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, May, 2021
- Understanding “Grouping” Rules Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, June, 2021
- Surviving Federal RICO Charges, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, July, 2021
- Why Sentence Disparity In Federal Non-Production Child Pornography Cases Continues To Increase, Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California, August, 2021
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association (Member)
- California Lawyers Association (Member)
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Joseph Abrams
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Contact
2400 E Katella Ave
Suite 825
Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone Number: 714-883-9822
Email: Send a message
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https://www.josephabramslaw.com/
- https://www.josephabramslaw.com/articles/ (Federal Criminal Defense Resources for Orange County and all of Southern California)
Hours: 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Everyday
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