Joseph J. Wiseman
Top rated White Collar Crimes attorney in Davis, California
Wiseman Law Corporation
Practice areas: White Collar Crimes, Appellate; view more
Licensed in California since: 1982
Education: University of Oregon School of Law
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Wiseman Law Corporation
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Joseph J. Wiseman is an accomplished attorney with over 35 years of experience in federal criminal trial and appellate law. He practices at the Wiseman Law Corporation in Davis, California, focusing on white collar crime. Mr. Wiseman serves clients in various geographic areas, including Sacramento and Fresno. His extensive experience provides him with a distinct perspective on defending against serious, complex federal charges. He is committed to preparing each case thoroughly for trial, ensuring a favorable outcome for his clients. His practice includes defending against intricate cases of wire and health care fraud, tax, securities and environmental crimes, as well as related civil actions.
Since 1982, Mr. Wiseman has been admitted to practice law in California and has expanded his jurisdictional reach to several federal circuits. His professional journey includes a longstanding role as a professor of law at Empire College School of Law since 1996, alongside his private law practice, which began in 1982.
Mr. Wiseman's educational background includes a law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, earned in 1982, and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, completed in 1978. He is an active member of several professional associations, including the Federal Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Wiseman has contributed to the field through various articles and publications, such as "The Thin Blue Line in Indian Country: A Short Primer on the Power of Tribal Police to Detain Non-Members." He has also engaged in numerous speaking engagements, presenting on topics like current issues involving Continuing Care Retirement Communities in California and criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country. His dedication to law and education underscores his commitment to advancing the legal profession and serving his community.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: White Collar, AppellateFocus areas
Appeals, Criminal Law - Federal, White Collar Crime
- 90% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 10% Appellate
First Admitted: 1982, California
- California, 1982
- U.S. Tax Court, 1984
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1982
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1982
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1982
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1983
- California Public Defenders Association, 2019
- American Bar Association, 2020
- Federal Bar Association, 2016
- Selected Member, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Association of Nation's Top Attorneys, 2015
- Super Lawyers, 2014-2021
- Rue's Rating of Best Attorneys in America, 2013
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1978
- Through the Looking Glass of the Sixth Amendment: The High Court to Decide United States v. Bryant, Criminal Law, 2016
- A summary of the law defining the powers of tribal law enforcement officers to detain non-members who commit crimes in Indian Country, The Thin Blue Line in Indian Country: A Short Primer on the Power of Tribal Police to Detain Non-Members, Indian Law, 2015
- Planned, coordinated, and presented Tribal Court Advocacy Skills Training at the Tule River Tribe of California, 2019
- Mineral and Oil and Gas Development in Indian County, Spring Meeting, St. George, Utah, Utah Bar Association, February 12, 2016.
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities: Continuing Care Contracts/Frequently Asked Questions, Webinar, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, April 20, 2016.
- Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country, Criminal Justice Panel, Eastern District of California, Sacramento, CA, Federal Defenders, January 22, 2014.
- Indian Tribes: Emerging Power in Land and Water Management, Dividing the Waters Program, Eugene, Oregon, National Judicial College, May 17, 2014.
- Public Law 280: Unraveling Its Mysteries and Correcting Misconceptions, Law Day, Hopland, CA, Northern California Intertribal Court System, July 23, 2015.
- Presenter on current issues involving CCRCs in California, Plenary Session, Annual Meeting, Monterey, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, November 18, 2016.
- Professor of Law, Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa, California (Federal Indian Law), 1996
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2021