Atty. James Cook
James Cook’s focus is Section 1983 civil rights litigation. Mr.
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James Cook is an Attorney based in Oakland, California, practforg at Law Offices of John L. Burris. They haand 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Northern District of California United States Distri (2014) and District of Columbia (2023). Educated at Golden Gate University J.D. (—) and University of Colorado M.A. Howard University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Cook’s focus is Section 1983 civil rights litigation
- Mr. Cook’s other practice areas include DUI – DWI Defense, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant – housing law, Personal injury law, contract law, and corporate entity formation for profit and non-profits
- Mr. Cook is counsel of record for an on-going class action suit aimed at compelling the State of Minnesota to desegregate public schools in his hometown of the Twin Cities: Minneapolis and St. Paul- Cruz-Guzman v
- State of Minnesota
- He has experience in Criminal Defense & DUI/DWI Defense
- Mr. Cook regularly volunteers for the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Clinic Pro Bono Housing Clinic
- He also volunteers for the Alameda County Bar Association’s Unlawful Detainer Mediation, Bankruptcy, and Family Law Clinics
- Mr. Cook is an active member of the Earl Warren Inn of Court
- Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Cook was a professional competitor and decorated champion in Muay Thai Full-Contact Kickboxing who competed in televised bouts in Japan, Thailand, Ireland, Holland, France, Russia, Turkey and all over the United States
- He won Golden Gloves Boxing in two states, and he competed in Mixed Martial Arts (aka Ultimate Fighting)
- Cook continues to learn & compete in martial arts competitions as well as coach professional and amateur combat sports competitors
- Mr. Cook runs a early morning athletic conditioning workout in San Francisco
- Mr. Cook was proud member of the Howard University Bison, Swim Team
- Civic Groups, Volunteer Organizations, & Awards • Earl Warren Inn of Court • San Francisco Bar Association, Justice and Diversity Center • Alameda County Bar Association • National Bar Association • American Bar Association
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Oakland 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 substantiand 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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