Atty. Francis John James

Atty. Francis John James

Mr. Francis John James is a lawyer practicing criminal law.

Santa Ana Santa Ana 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (909) 752-6230 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Francis John James at a glance

Francis John James is an Off. of the Fed. Pub. Def. based in Santa Ana, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central and Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Ci (1991), and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Francis John James is a lawyer practicing criminal law
  • Francis received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Francis practices in Santa Ana, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Francis John James's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Ana are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Francis John James's law office located?
Francis John James's law practice is located in Santa Ana, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis John James handle?
Francis John James focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Francis John James practiced law?
Francis John James has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Francis John James go to law school?
Francis John James earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Francis John James for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California at Los Angeles School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1985

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central and Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Ci
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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