Atty. James J. Graham

Atty. James J. Graham

Mr. James J.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Graham at a glance

James J. Graham is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Texas (1971) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1971) and Boston College (B.A., 1968). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James J. Graham is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, litigation, white collar crime and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Graham's Areas of Practice

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

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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James J. Graham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

White Collar Crimes

James J. Graham is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James J. Graham is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Graham

Where is James J. Graham's law office located?
James J. Graham's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Graham handle?
James J. Graham focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James J. Graham practiced law?
James J. Graham has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James J. Graham go to law school?
James J. Graham earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James J. Graham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1971
B.A.
Boston College
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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