History
Attorney Joel Carash began working with the San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office as a trial attorney in 1969. He became the chief trial deputy and handled numerous high exposure criminal matters in the State of Califo
rnia. In 1975, Joel Carash left the Public Defenders office and joined the local law firm of Simonelli and Simonelli, Attorneys at Law.
The Law Firm later became incorporated as Simonelli, Simonelli and Carash. Peter Simonelli, Esq. has since passed on and James Simonelli, Esq. is now retired from the practice of law.
Our law firm has been serving the Central Valley and surrounding areas for over 35 years. Senior counsel Joel Carash has been in practice for over 40 years. Our attorneys are experienced in both criminal and civil litigation, and we will make every effort to protect your legal rights, and put your mind at ease. Contact our office and let our team of experienced attorneys alleviate some of the stress of your legal worries. Our firm handles legal matters in the following practice areas:
PERSONAL INJURY
- Automobile Accidents and Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Dog Bite
- Slip and Fall
- Boating Accidents
CRIMINAL LAW
- White Collar Crimes (Insurance Fraud , MediCal Fraud, Welfare Fraud, Workers
Compensation Fraud)
- Homicide
- Drug and Narcotics Crimes
- Driving While Intoxicated (DUI)
- Sex Crimes
- Traffic Violations, Felonies, Misdemeanors
- Firearm Offenses
- Gang Enhancements
- Felonies
- Juvenile Cases
- Expungements (clearing criminal record of prior criminal offenses)
-Declarations of Factual Innocence/Motion to Seal and Destroy Criminal Records
- All state crimes
FAMILY LAW
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
