Atty. James Alfred Roberts

Atty. James Alfred Roberts

James Alfred Roberts is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Raleigh Raleigh 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About James Alfred Roberts at a glance

James Alfred Roberts is a probate, criminal defense, business, real estate, and civil rights attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1986) and Eastern Illinois University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Alfred Roberts is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1983, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Alfred Roberts's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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

James Alfred Roberts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Alfred Roberts

Where is James Alfred Roberts's law office located?
James Alfred Roberts's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Alfred Roberts handle?
James Alfred Roberts focuses on probate, criminal defense, business, real estate, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Alfred Roberts practiced law?
James Alfred Roberts has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Alfred Roberts go to law school?
James Alfred Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James Alfred Roberts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1986
B.A.
Eastern Illinois University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008

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