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Erin Joyce has extensive experience in State Bar investigations and disciplinary proceedings, plus over twenty-five years of civil litigation practice.

Erin was admitted in 1990 and practiced for nearly eight years in an intellectual property boutique before joining the Office of Chief Trial Counsel as a prosecutor for the State Bar, from 1997 through 2016. Erin has almost twenty years of experience handling all aspects of discipline cases against attorneys in State Bar Court, from the filing of the complaint through trial and review.

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LAW IN THE NEWS

KV6/04/2026
The Best of the Best I cannot recommend Erin Joyce and her team highly enough.

From our first conversation, she demonstrated not only professionalism but confidence with the issues before us. Her breadth of knowledge runs deep. I am extremely grateful for her representation and the successful outcome she achieved on my behalf.
STJ1/07/2026
They delivered Without going into details, I really needed an attorney well versed in a specific area of practice. Attorney Alan Gordon was heaven sent. He kept me updated and clearly explained every step of the way what to expect. I always felt well informed and my calls or emails were addressed within the hour. I would definitely recommend their services to any one I know needed their specific niche of practice.
Monica7/10/2025
Outstanding Moral Character Representation and Support I cannot recommend this law firm highly enough for anyone dealing with professional licensing issues in California. I was in a difficult position when my previous attorney could no longer continue with my case, and I was fortunate to find Erin Joyce and Robin Brune.

Erin and Robin stepped in seamlessly and immediately made me feel supported and informed. I worked closely with Robin and she provided prompt, thoughtful, and detailed feedback on every part of my application and took the time to explain each step of the moral character determination process. Her guidance was clear, strategic, and always tailored to my situation. She also made helpful recommendations that ultimately strengthened my application.

Thanks to Robin’s expertise and dedication, I was successful in passing the moral character determination. I truly believe I would not have achieved this outcome without her support. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about your success, I highly recommend working with Robin.
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REPRESENTING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT ALL OF CALIFORNIA

When you get a letter from the State Bar, don’t go it alone! You need competent, experienced counsel to respond to the State Bar at every stage. Your license is at risk, so ensure you have the best representation from a former State Bar prosecutor before sending any response to an investigator or responding to formal charges leveled by the State Bar. You cannot make an informed decision without good advice. Call Erin now.