Joseph A. Markus - Bellflower, CA

With over 30 years of experience working as a criminal prosecutor, as Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles and Orange County, Joseph A. Markus understands the perspective and strategy of a prosecutor, which is a significant advantage in mounting an effective defense. Before these roles, Attorney Markus served as a law clerk for the Clark County District Attorney in Las Vegas, the U.S. Attorney, and two District Court judges. He has also served as an instructor for a variety of educational institutions, law enforcement, and prosecutorial agencies, and has authored a variety of published articles.

California and Nevada bar member.

Highlights

• Trial experience includes over 100 misdemeanor and felony trials involving all types of crimes, including violent, major fraud, mental defenses, forfeiture, and sexual predator.
• Trial expertise: Gang-related Homicides, Complex Homicides with Scientific Evidence Issues, Mental Defenses, Death Penalty Litigation, and Media Cases.
• Habeas Corpus litigation.
• Supervisor of both Felony and Misdemeanor attorneys, with a specific focus upon training in all aspects of criminal case investigation, preparation, and presentation.
• Instructor for a variety of educational institutions and public agencies.
• Topics included: Complex Homicides, Gang-related Homicides, Death Penalty Litigation, Trial Tactics, Voir Dire, Opening Statement, Cross-Examination of Witnesses, including Expert Witnesses, Recanting Witnesses, Search and Seizure, Mental Defenses, and Closing Argument.
• Author of a variety of published articles with National and Statewide distribution.