Atty. James Dudley Buckles

Atty. James Dudley Buckles

James Dudley Buckles is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, adoption law, municipal law and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 28 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About James Dudley Buckles at a glance

James Dudley Buckles is a family law, adoption, juvenile, and government attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998). Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1998) and Central Missouri State University (B.S., 1975). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Dudley Buckles is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, adoption law, municipal law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • James practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Dudley Buckles's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Adoption

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Juvenile Law

James Dudley Buckles is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Dudley Buckles's law office located?
James Dudley Buckles's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dudley Buckles handle?
James Dudley Buckles focuses on family law, adoption, juvenile, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Dudley Buckles practiced law?
James Dudley Buckles has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did James Dudley Buckles go to law school?
James Dudley Buckles earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact James Dudley Buckles for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University
- 1998
B.S.
Central Missouri State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998

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