Firm Overview
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JOSEPH P. DOWNS
ATTORNEY
Joseph P. Downs was born and raised in Michigan. Mr. Downs graduated from Eastern Michigan University with an Economics degree and received his Juris Doctrate degree at Western State University School of Law in Fullerton, California.
For the past two decades, Mr. Downs has successfully assisted thousands of clients in the resolution and settlement of their family law matters. Mr. Downs is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section and has been appointed by the Orange County Superior Court as Orange County Alternate public defender in the defense of family law contempt cases before the Orange County Courts. His professional articles have been featured in Orange County Lawyer Magazine.
Mr. Downs is licensed to practice in all Courts in California, the U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
Mr. Downs resides in Orange County, California with his family. As a parent, Mr. Downs understands firsthand the stresses and joys that children bring to our lives.
Mr. Downs is a professional, caring , Christian Family Law and divorce attorney who is interested in providing you with zealous representation while keeping you fully informed of your case.
MONIKA CHIU
PARALEGAL
Mrs. Chiu graduated from University Of Missouri with a business degree and William Howard Taft University- College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. She is a Christian who loves the LORD and looks forward to assisting you, our clients with your family law challenges.
We are here to provide our clients with guidance and zealous legal representation to protect their legal interests while being caring and compassionate to each client’s needs. We fully inform our clients of the facts, the law, and possible outcomes in their particular situation.
We understand a divorce may prove to be the single most difficult and emotional experience in a client’s life.
We find that clients are much more at ease when they understand the process and the steps needed to finalize the process. We spend a great deal of time with clients not just explaining the law, but also describing the process including what to expect in court.
The Law Offices of Joseph P. Downs works as a team to meet your family’s legal needs. Our entire staff is at your service to provide information, experience, and insight in your matter. We keep our clients informed.
All items prepared by or transmitted to our office are immediately forwarded to you, the client so that you will have a complete file of your matter. We believe that you deserve not only to see the progress but also to understand each and every step.
Call us today at (714) 538-3730 to schedule your free initial 30 minute in office consultation with Attorney Joseph P. Downs.



