Atty. Joseph Jay Brecher

Atty. Joseph Jay Brecher

Joseph Jay Brecher is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use, consumer law and 1 other area of law. Joseph received a degree from Amherst Coll, Amherst MA, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Oakland Oakland 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (628) 287-1124 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joseph Jay Brecher at a glance

Joseph Jay Brecher is a zoning, consumer, and environmental attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), California (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Ninth, Tenth and District of Columbia Circuits an (1973). Educated at Amherst Coll, Amherst MA New York Univ SOL, New York NY (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joseph Jay Brecher is a lawyer practicing environmental law, land use, consumer law and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph received a degree from Amherst Coll, Amherst MA, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Joseph practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Jay Brecher's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

Joseph Jay Brecher is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Joseph Jay Brecher is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph Jay Brecher is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Oakland 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Oakland or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Jay Brecher

Where is Joseph Jay Brecher's law office located?
Joseph Jay Brecher's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Jay Brecher handle?
Joseph Jay Brecher focuses on zoning, consumer, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joseph Jay Brecher practiced law?
Joseph Jay Brecher has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Joseph Jay Brecher go to law school?
Joseph Jay Brecher earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Joseph Jay Brecher for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Jay Brecher directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

Amherst Coll, Amherst MA New York Univ SOL, New York NY
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1966
California
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Ninth, Tenth and District of Columbia Circuits an
Admitted: 1973

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.