Erin Joyce Speaker

Women in trial travel summit 2023 – Conrad Punta Mita Mexico

Women In Trial

April 12 – 16, 2023
Conrad Punta Mita, Mexico

As a former 18-year State Bar prosecutor, Attorney Erin Joyce is an expert in legal ethics. Erin has extensive experience in State Bar investigations and disciplinary proceedings as well as 25 years of civil litigation experience.

Erin was admitted in 1990 and spent eight years practicing at an intellectual property firm before prosecuting for the State Bar from 1997 through 2016. With over 20 years of experience in attorney discipline cases, Erin has a comprehensive understanding of how State Bar investigations and proceedings unfold. She has tried dozens of State Bar trials and several appeals.

Prior to launching Erin Joyce Law, Erin served the Los Angeles Fire Department as a Chief Special Investigator, as a prosecutor for the State Bar, and as a lawyer for private practices. In addition to fighting for her clients, Erin contributes to the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Professional Responsibility and Ethics Committee and its Small Firm and Sole Practitioner Section. Erin is on the faculty of Abraham Lincoln University teaching advanced legal ethics and on the California Lawyers Association Solo Section Executive Committee and Health and Wellness Committee.
Erin graduated with honors from UCLA and received her J.D. from Southwestern Law School, where she was first in class.

Practice Areas
• Ethics Consultations
• State Bar Discipline
• Moral Character Determination Proceedings
• Reinstatements before the State Bar Court
• Professional Licensing

Education
• Southwestern School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. – 1990 (First in Class)
• UCLA, Los Angeles, California B.A. – 1987 (History with Certificate in Business Administration)

Erin Joyce Law
117 East Colorado Blvd
Suite 465 Pasadena
California 91105

Call: 626.314.9050
Email: erin@erinjoycelaw.com
Web: erinjoycelaw.ccom

LAW IN THE NEWS

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.
Catherine Schwartz5/23/2025
State Bar Issue Erin Joyce is amazing! The office was quick to set me up with an appointment. Attorney Joyce was right on point with what I needed help with, took over and resolved my issue in a half hour! What a relief!! Thank you so much! I will refer everyone to this firm.

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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.