Atty. Joseph A. Hoffmann

Atty. Joseph A. Hoffmann

Joseph Hoffmann is a Senior Associate in the Labor & Employment Department at Mastagni Holstedt, APC, where he focuses on representing public sector employees in administrative and disciplinary investigations, hearings, and critical incident inquiries. He also provides legal defense in criminal proceedings.

Sacramento Sacramento 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Joseph A. Hoffmann at a glance

Joseph A. Hoffmann is a Senior Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Mastagni Holstedt, APC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and employment. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Creighton University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Hoffmann is a Senior Associate in the Labor & Employment Department at Mastagni Holstedt, APC, where he focuses on representing public sector employees in administrative and disciplinary investigations, hearings, and critical incident inquiries
  • He also provides legal defense in criminal proceedings
  • Joe’s extensive experience as a former deputy district attorney enriches his practice
  • During his tenure as a prosecutor, he tried cases involving serious offenses such as murder, sex crimes, domestic violence, and narcotics
  • His transition to defense work equipped Joe with a comprehensive perspective, enhancing his ability to advocate for clients facing similar charges

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. Hoffmann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Hoffmann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sacramento are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joseph A. Hoffmann's law office located?
Joseph A. Hoffmann's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Mastagni Holstedt, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. Hoffmann handle?
Joseph A. Hoffmann focuses on criminal defense, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph A. Hoffmann practiced law?
Joseph A. Hoffmann has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Joseph A. Hoffmann go to law school?
Joseph A. Hoffmann earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001

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