Former Deputy DA · 20+ years defending the accused
Prosecutorial Experience.
Strategic Criminal Defense.
Joseph W. Galasso has been defending people charged with serious crimes in Riverside for over 20 years. Joseph has developed a reputation as a dedicated advocate drawing from years of experience as a former deputy district attorney.
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Former
District Attorney Fighting For YOU!
Joseph Galasso is a Criminal Lawyer and a former Deputy District Attorney
25+
Years Exp
Former Deputy DA Joseph Galasso knows how prosecutors think. Call him to review your case and see if you and he are a good fit.
In Your CAse
Results Matter
More Than Anything Else
“Mr. Galasso put my mind at ease. He looks at his clients as individuals & cares about their situations.”

Why I do this
From prosecutor to defender.
Joseph Galasso III is a dedicated Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney offering legal counsel for individuals and business owners or corporate officers who are under investigation or already arrested or charged with criminal charges.
Joe is a former prosecutor with the Riverside County, California, District Attorney’s Office. After gaining much prosecutorial and courtroom experience prosecuting defendants for the state, Joseph then opened a law practice in Riverside, California, where he hung out his shingle as a Riverside Criminal Defense attorney. Now Joe has been on the other side of the courtroom defending those who are charged with violent crimes, gang crimes, burglary, assault, and domestic violence for more than 20 years.
The Proof
Recent Outcomes
Charged With
1st Degree Murder w/ Firearm – Facing LWOP
Outcome
Manslaughter, 17 Years
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
ADW + Great Bodily Injury
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Child Molestation – Facing serious felony exposure
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Sex Offense – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Felony DUI with Death – Facing State Prison
Outcome
Probation, No Custody Time
DUI – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Take-Over Robbery + Kidnapping + 3 Strikes – Multiple life counts
Outcome
12 Years
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Financial Elder Abuse over $200K
Outcome
Misdemeanor, No Custody Time
White Collar – Riverside Co.
Charged With
1st Degree Murder w/ Knife – 25 to Life
Outcome
Manslaughter, 11 Years
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Numerous Drug Sales & Transportation
Outcome
Reduced to Misdemeanor Possession
Drug – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Kidnapping + DV + ADW + GBI + 3 Strikes – Facing Life
Outcome
Time Served, No Probation
DV – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Attempted Murder + Firearm + Gang – Facing Life
Outcome
12 Years
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Grand Theft Auto + Drug Sales + Strike Prior
Outcome
Drug Rehab Program
Drug – Riverside Co.
Charged With
ADW + Robbery + GBI + Gang Affiliation
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Attempted Murder – Facing 7 yrs to Life
Outcome
Misdemeanor, Time Served
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Murder with a firearm: Facing 50 years to life
Outcome
Imperfect self-defense verdict: 10 years in prison
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Attempted Murder with a firearm: facing 32 yrs to life
Outcome
Not guilty
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Murder with a firearm and special circumstance of robbery, facing lWOP
Outcome
Special Circumstance and gun allegation dismissed: Result 25 years to life
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Child molestation: facing 75 years to life in prison
Outcome
Result: 16 years in prison
Sex Offense – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Four counts of attempted murder with a gun & gang allegations facing multiple life sentences in prison
Outcome
Result 16 years in Prison
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Attempted Murder With A Great Bodily Injury Allegation And Strike Prior, Facing Life In Prison
Outcome
Reduced To Assault With A Deadly Weapon: 14 Years In Prison
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Two Counts Of Premeditated Attempted Murder With Gun Allegations, Facing 64 Years To Life In Prison
Outcome
Reduced To 2nd Degree Attempted Murder, Gun Allegations Stricken, 2 Attempted Murder Counts Run Concurrent, 7 Years In State Prison
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Felon In Possession Of A Firearm With A Strike Prior, Facing 6 Years In Prison
Outcome
Romero Motion Granted, Probation With No Custody Time
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Felon In Possession Of A Firearm With A Strike Prior, Facing 6 Years In Prison
Outcome
Romero Motion Granted Probation With No Custody Time
Violent – San Bernardino Co.
Charged With
Domestic Violence With A Strike Prior, Facing 10 Years In Prison
Outcome
Romero Motion Granted, Probation With No Custody Time
Domestic Violence – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Robbery Case With Three Stikes Filing, 25 Years To Life Exposure
Outcome
Romero Motion Granted, 6 Years In Prison
Theft – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Assault With Deadly Weapon/ Strike Offense
Outcome
Reduction Of Alleged Strikes Charges To Non-Strike Charges, Probation
Violent – San Bernardino Co.
Charged With
Robbery Case/ Strike Offense
Outcome
Reduced From Robbery To Theft Crime, No Longer A Strike
Theft – San Bernardino Co.
Charged With
1st Degree Murder w/ Firearm – Facing LWOP
Outcome
Manslaughter, 17 Years
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
ADW + Great Bodily Injury
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Take-Over Robbery + Kidnapping + 3 Strikes
Outcome
12 Years
Violent – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Felony DUI with Death – Facing State Prison
Outcome
Probation, No Custody Time
DUI – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Numerous Drug Sales & Transportation
Outcome
Reduced to Misdemeanor Possession
Drug – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Grand Theft Auto + Drug Sales + Strike Prior
Outcome
Drug Rehab Program
Drug – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Kidnapping + DV + ADW + GBI + 3 Strikes – Facing Life
Outcome
Time Served, No Probation
DV – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Domestic Violence With A Strike Prior, Facing 10 Years In Prison
Outcome
Romero Motion Granted, Probation With No Custody Time
Domestic Violence – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Financial Elder Abuse over $200K
Outcome
Misdemeanor, No Custody Time
White Collar – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Child Molestation – Facing serious felony exposure
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Sex Offense – Riverside Co.
Charged With
Child molestation: facing 75 years to life in prison
Outcome
Result: 16 years in prison
Sex Offense – Riverside Co.
What I Defend
Murder, attempted murder, assault, ADW, armed robbery, gang.
First-time, repeat, felony, DUI with injury or death.
Two- and three-strikes exposure. Romero motions.
Charges, restraining orders, criminal protective orders.
Burglary, theft, white collar, fraud.
Possession, sales, transportation, manufacturing.
Sensitive charges handled with discretion and aggression.
Sealing, dismissals, post-conviction relief.
Defense for the accused, including juveniles.
What Clients Say

Every Courthouse In Riverside County
- Riverside Hall of Justice — Riverside
- Larson Justice Center — Indio
- Southwest Justice Center — Murrieta
- Banning Justice Center — Banning
- Blythe Court — Blythe
- Juvenile Court — Riverside / Indio
If your case is in any Riverside County courthouse, I’ll be there.
Right Now
If You’ve Been Arrested
01
Stay Silent.
Do not talk to police. Don’t explain. Don’t help. “I want a lawyer” is enough. Anything else hurts you.
02
Call Joe.
Free, confidential, 24/7. (951) 225-4130. The earlier I’m involved, the more I can do.
03
Don’t Post.
Not on social media. Not in texts. Not in DMs. Prosecutors read all of it.
