Joseph D. Hughes

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Joseph D. Hughes is a partner in the firm and leader of the Water and Public Agency practice group. He represents water agencies and private entities to obtain, develop, manage, and transfer water and water rights. He is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of distinction.

Practice Focus

Water and Public Agency Law

Bar Admissions

State Bar of California, 1993

Professional Associations

• General Counsel

  • Belridge Water Storage District, Lost Hills Water District

  • Berrenda Mesa Water District, Dudley Ridge Water Distract

  • West Kern Water District

  • Kings River Water Association, Kings River Conservation District

  • Kings River Water Quality Coalition

  • Chowchilla Water District

  • Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

  • East Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency

  • Mound Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency

  • North of River Sanitary District

  • Golden Hills Community Services District

  • Arvin-Edison Water Storage District

• Kern County Bar Association

  • Member of the Board of Directors, 2015-2021

  • President, 2020

• Association of California Water Agencies

  • Member of the Legal Affairs Committee, 2012-Present