Atty. James D. Burnham

Atty. James D. Burnham

Jim Burnham, natioanlly recognized and award winning criminal defense attorney, has tried over 400 jury trials. Before establishing his own award winning practice, he served as a top assistant to legendary District Attorney Henry Wade for 16 years.

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Profile Summary

About James D. Burnham at a glance

James D. Burnham is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Jim Burnham. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and health care. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1968). Educated at Southern Methodist University J.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Dallas County Criminal Bar Association. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jim Burnham, natioanlly recognized and award winning criminal defense attorney, has tried over 400 jury trials
  • Before establishing his own award winning practice, he served as a top assistant to legendary District Attorney Henry Wade for 16 years
  • Recently, Jim Burnham successfully represented a doctor in federal court against 10 charges: one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, one count of federal perjury, and eight counts of mail fraud
  • Jim Burnham's victory over the federal government is memorialized in Unbridled Grace, by Dr. Michael J. Norman
  • Burnham served as President of the Dallas Bar Association (1996) and chairman of the District 6A Grievance Committee
  • Awards and Recognition • American College of Trial Layers (ACTL) • Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White 2001-2013 • Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine 2001-2013 • Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003-2013 • Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell, 2005-2014 • American Law Institute Member (ALI), 2008 • Dallas Bar Association Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2008

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Burnham's Areas of Practice

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

Drug Crimes

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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.

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James D. Burnham

Where is James D. Burnham's law office located?
James D. Burnham's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of Jim Burnham. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Burnham handle?
James D. Burnham focuses on drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James D. Burnham practiced law?
James D. Burnham has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James D. Burnham go to law school?
James D. Burnham earned their education at (—).
How can I contact James D. Burnham for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Burnham directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James D. Burnham received?
James D. Burnham's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Southern Methodist University J.D.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa
Admitted: 1968

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