Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Los Altos Legal Team for Estate, Family, and Criminal Law
We are a distinguished law firm with over five decades of combined legal expertise, serving the Los Altos community since 1972. Our practice focuses on estate planning, family law, criminal defense, and mediation, guided by a commitment to personalized client representation. Joseph W. Dozier, a seasoned trial lawyer and mediator with 30+ years of experience, leads our team alongside the legacy of founding partner James H. Dozier. Our attorneys hold prestigious credentials including Juris Doctor degrees and California Bar admission, with specialized training in conflict resolution and judicial processes. We prioritize client education through comprehensive estate planning strategies that minimize tax liabilities and avoid probate court proceedings.Our family law services emphasize mediation as a cost-effective alternative to litigation, while our criminal defense practice protects clients' rights during critical legal proceedings. Recognized by local bar associations, we maintain office hours for direct consultations and offer accessible legal guidance to residents across three Bay Area counties. Our reputation for ethical practice and thorough legal knowledge has sustained client relationships spanning multiple decades.
Services
Estate Planning
Family Law
Criminal Law
Probate
Mediation
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in estate planning and family law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies
- We offer free initial consultations
- Our attorneys are admitted to the California Bar
- We serve clients in Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties
What people say
Kind, dedicated and ethical professional
Highly personalized services
Supportive and understanding
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and ensure proper distribution. Our services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. With over 38 years of experience, we help clients minimize tax liabilities and avoid probate court proceedings through customized estate planning strategies.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, and property division matters. We offer mediation services as a cost-effective alternative to litigation. Attorneys guide clients through emotional legal challenges while protecting their rights and interests in Santa Clara County court proceedings.
Criminal Law
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges with over 30 years of criminal law experience. Services include record clearance, warrant resolution, and trial representation. Our attorneys protect clients' constitutional rights during police investigations and court proceedings.
Probate
We assist executors and beneficiaries with probate court proceedings. Our services include asset inventory, debt settlement, and property distribution. We help clients navigate complex probate requirements to efficiently transfer assets according to decedents' wishes.
Mediation
We provide neutral mediation services for estate and family law matters. Our certified mediators facilitate settlements while maintaining confidentiality. This alternative to litigation reduces costs and preserves relationships through collaborative problem-solving approaches.
People
Joseph W. Dozier
Attorney at Law
Joseph Dozier has practiced law for over 30 years with expertise in estate planning, family law, and criminal defense. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western State University and serves as Judge Pro Tem in Santa Clara County. His experience includes mediation and trial advocacy.
James H. Dozier
Founding Partner
James Dozier established the firm in 1975 specializing in estate planning. He built a legacy of client-focused legal services that continues through his son Joseph. His practice emphasized wills, trusts, and estate administration until his passing in 2008.
Questions
What areas of law does Dozier & Dozier specialize in?
We specialize in estate planning, family law, criminal defense, probate, and mediation services.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Call our office at (650) 941-3940 to schedule a free initial consultation during our regular business hours.
What estate planning documents do you help create?
We assist with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, and probate avoidance strategies.
Do you handle family law cases outside Los Altos?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties.
What happens during a mediation session?
Parties negotiate settlements with a neutral mediator's guidance, avoiding formal court proceedings and reducing legal costs.
