Atty. James E Boren
Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Order of the Coif. Recipient, Flory Trial Competition, 1st Place, 1973 and 1974.
Criminal Defense in State and Federal Courts Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA · 51+ Years Experience
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About James E Boren at a Glance
James E Boren is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at James E. Boren. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975), U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1975) and Louisiana Tech University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Baton Rouge. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E Boren
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Order of the Coif
- Recipient, Flory Trial Competition, 1st Place, 1973 and 1974
Adjunct Professor
- Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Louisiana State University, 2002—
- Member, Louisiana State University Law Review, 1974-1975
- Adjunct Professor, LSU Law School, 2003—
Author
- "Constitutional Considerations of Federal and State Testimonial Immunity Legislation," 36 Louisiana Law Review 214, 1976
- Assistant District Attorney, 1975-1976 and Chief of Appellate Section, 1976, East Baton Rouge Parish
- Member, NORML Legal Committee, 1984-1992
Member
Louisiana Law Institute, Evidence Code Advisory Committee, 1982—;
Member
- Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, 1985-1988
- Governor's Task Force on Prison Overcrowding, 1986-1987
Member
- Advisory Committee to the Joint Legislative Committee to Study Certification of Louisiana Evidentiary Rules, 1986
- Member, Louisiana Sentencing Commission, 1987-1994
- Member, Louisiana Supreme Court Task Force on Advanced Payment of Attorney's Fees, 1990-1991
Task Force
- Cameras in the Courtroom, 1993-1995
- Indigent Defense, 1996-1997 and 2004-2008
- Member, Louisiana Indigent Defense Assistance Board, 1998-2003, 2008—
- Board of Directors, Louisiana Capital Defense Project, 1987-1989
- Member, American Civil Liberties Union (Member, Board of Directors, 1988-1992)
- Board Member, East Baton Rouge Indigent Defense, 1998-2007
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E Boren handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.
Criminal Defense in Baton Rouge
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Baton Rouge Choose James E Boren
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James E Boren's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E Boren brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F, and U.S. Supreme Court, James E Boren can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means James E Boren's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means James E Boren attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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