Atty. Joshua J. Cates

Atty. Joshua J. Cates

Joshua J. Cates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trusts and estates, truck accidents and 4 other areas of law.

Riverside Riverside 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Joshua J. Cates at a glance

Joshua J. Cates is an Associate based in Riverside, California, practicing at Heiting & Irwin, APLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, trusts, personal injury, workers comp, and construction. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979), Illinois (1980), California (1993), and Virginia (1996). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1975). Active member of Riverside County Bar Association. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joshua J. Cates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, trusts and estates, truck accidents and 4 other areas of law
  • Joshua J. received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Joshua J. practices at Heiting & Irwin, APLC in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua J. Cates's Areas of Practice

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

Truck Accidents

Joshua J. Cates is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Trusts

Joshua J. Cates is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joshua J. Cates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Joshua J. Cates is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Construction Accidents

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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 Riverside 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

Common questions about Joshua J. Cates

Where is Joshua J. Cates's law office located?
Joshua J. Cates's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Heiting & Irwin, APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua J. Cates handle?
Joshua J. Cates focuses on truck accidents, trusts, personal injury, workers comp, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joshua J. Cates practiced law?
Joshua J. Cates has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Joshua J. Cates go to law school?
Joshua J. Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Joshua J. Cates for a consultation?
You can contact Joshua J. Cates 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

J.D.
Washington University
- 1978
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1979
Illinois
Admitted: 1980
California
Admitted: 1993
Virginia
Admitted: 1996

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