Atty. Joshua A. Olander

Atty. Joshua A. Olander

Joshua A. Olander serves as a senior associate attorney in the Labor and Employment Department at Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation.

Sacramento Sacramento 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Joshua A. Olander at a glance

Joshua A. Olander is a Senior Associate based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Mastagni Holstedt, APC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of California, Davis (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joshua A. Olander serves as a senior associate attorney in the Labor and Employment Department at Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation
  • He is dedicated to representing public sector employees in administrative and disciplinary investigations, hearings, critical incident investigations, and criminal defense
  • Prior to this, Josh honed his skills as a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of James E. Blatt in Los Angeles, where he adeptly managed cases involving misdemeanors and felonies, such as DUI, battery, robbery, firearm possession, drug offenses, sexual assault, and murder
  • Josh is a distinguished graduate of California Western School of Law, earning his J.D. with honors in the Criminal Prosecution and Defense Practice Concentration
  • During his studies, he interned at the San Diego Office of the Public Defender, representing indigent defendants in various misdemeanor and felony prosecutions
  • Josh holds a B.A. from the University of California, Davis
  • His extensive experience and commitment to justice make him a passionate advocate for his clients

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua A. Olander's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Joshua A. Olander's law office located?
Joshua A. Olander'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 Joshua A. Olander handle?
Joshua A. Olander focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joshua A. Olander practiced law?
Joshua A. Olander has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Joshua A. Olander go to law school?
Joshua A. Olander earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of California, Davis
- 2001

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007

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