California attorney record
Joseph John Appel
Joseph John Appel is an attorney registered with the State Bar of California under bar number 87778, admitted in 1979. The current public license status is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Active license with no disbarment or suspension of record.
The current license status of record is active, and no disbarment or suspension is reflected in the public record we hold.
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Experience vs. active California attorneys
State median: 19 yrs
47 yrs admitted — more experience than ~100% of active California attorneys.
Years since admission, active California attorneys with a published admission year (n = 187,907). This attorney's band is highlighted.
License & registration
| Full name | Joseph John Appel |
|---|---|
| Bar / registration number | 87778 |
| License status | Active |
| Admission year | 1979 |
| Law school | UC Hastings COL; San Francisco CA |
| Business location | Walnut Creek, CA |
| Firm | Appel Law Firm LLP |
| Discipline standing | No disbarment or suspension is labeled on this record, but California's roster does not flag discipline directly, so a disciplined attorney may not be marked as such here. The State Bar of California's public license-status list reports a suspension as “Not Eligible To Practice Law,” so suspensions are not separately labeled here (disbarments are). Always confirm discipline on the official attorney profile. |
Federal court activity
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Source & last updated
Source: State Bar of California — official attorney record. As of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Frequently asked questions
Is Joseph John Appel a licensed attorney in California?
Joseph John Appel is registered with the State Bar of California under bar number 87778. The current public license status of record is "Active" as of 2026-06-13.
Has Joseph John Appel been disbarred or suspended?
No disbarment or suspension is labeled on Joseph John Appel's record, but California's roster does not flag discipline directly, so a disciplined attorney may not be marked as such here.
What is Joseph John Appel's bar number?
Joseph John Appel's California bar/registration number is 87778, assigned by the State Bar of California. A bar number is the most reliable way to confirm you have the right attorney, especially for common names.
When was Joseph John Appel admitted to practice law?
Joseph John Appel was admitted in 1979 — about 47 years since admission per the State Bar of California. Law school of record: UC Hastings COL; San Francisco CA.
Where is Joseph John Appel's law office?
The State Bar of California record lists a business location of Walnut Creek, CA and the firm Appel Law Firm LLP for Joseph John Appel. Phone and email are not published in the public roster.
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