About Josh S.

Joshua S. Brownstein is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2000. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Brownstein is the founder and principal attorney at Brownstein Law Group, P.C., a law firm located in Novato, California. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout Marin County and the surrounding areas.

Mr. Brownstein earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in 2000, graduating with distinction. During law school, he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Traynor Honor Society. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at California State University, Chico, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1996.

Mr. Brownstein concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, DUI defense, and personal injury law. He represents individuals charged with various offenses, including DUI/DWI, assault, domestic violence, and theft. His personal injury practice encompasses cases involving motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and dog bites. His practice includes all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Throughout his career, Mr. Brownstein has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Marin, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at two prominent national law firms, gaining extensive experience in litigation.

Mr. Brownstein is an active member of the Marin County Bar Association, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, the California DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He has been recognized as a "Top Rated DUI-DWI Attorney" in Novato, California, by Super Lawyers. Mr. Brownstein is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Marin County effectively.

Education

California St Univ Chico

Undergraduate Degree

McGeorge School of Law Univ of the Pacific

Law Degree

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Owner

Brownstein Law Group

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California for the County of Marin State Trial Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 2000
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2000

Types of Cases Handled

DUI/DWI Assault Domestic Violence Theft Motor Vehicle Accidents Slip-and-Fall Incidents Dog Bites

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Certifications & Awards

Top 100

National Trial Lawyers Association

Professional Associations

Marin County Bar Association

Current

California DUI Lawyer s Association

has membership Current

Alternate Defenders, Inc.

Lawyer 2019 - Current

STOP - Surviving the Odds Project

Board of Director 2018 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 555 Montgomery Street Suite 605 San Francisco CA 94111

Office 2

 7250 Redwood Boulevard Suite 300 Novato CA 94945