Atty. F. James Mayhew

Atty. F. James Mayhew

F. James Mayhew is a lawyer practicing criminal, real property/land use, estate planning/probate/wills and 3 other areas of law.

Vancouver Vancouver 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About F. James Mayhew at a glance

F. James Mayhew is a probate, criminal defense, estate planning, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Vancouver, Washington. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Washington (1990). Educated at Northwestern School of Law (J.D., 1989) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Vancouver, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • F. James Mayhew is a lawyer practicing criminal, real property/land use, estate planning/probate/wills and 3 other areas of law
  • F. received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University in 1989, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • F. practices in Vancouver, WA

Practice Areas Explained

F. James Mayhew's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases F. James Mayhew handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

F. James Mayhew is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

F. James Mayhew is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Washington →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

F. James Mayhew is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

F. James Mayhew is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

F. James Mayhew is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about F. James Mayhew

Where is F. James Mayhew's law office located?
F. James Mayhew's law practice is located in Vancouver, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does F. James Mayhew handle?
F. James Mayhew focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has F. James Mayhew practiced law?
F. James Mayhew has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did F. James Mayhew go to law school?
F. James Mayhew earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact F. James Mayhew for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
St. Lawrence University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1990

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