Atty. James J. Wheeler

Atty. James J. Wheeler

James J. Wheeler is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, litigation and 1 other area of law.

Keytesville Keytesville 78 yrs experience 78 year
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About James J. Wheeler at a glance

James J. Wheeler is a Member based in Keytesville, Missouri, practicing at James J. Wheeler. They have 78+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1948. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1948). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (LL.B., 1948). Serands clients in Keytesville, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James J. Wheeler is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James has been licensed for 78 years
  • James practices at James J. Wheeler in Keytesville, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Wheeler's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James J. Wheeler is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

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.

James J. Wheeler is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

James J. Wheeler is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James J. Wheeler is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Missouri →

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 Keytesville 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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Common questions about James J. Wheeler

Where is James J. Wheeler's law office located?
James J. Wheeler's law practice is located in Keytesville, Missouri. The firm is James J. Wheeler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Wheeler handle?
James J. Wheeler focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James J. Wheeler practiced law?
James J. Wheeler has 78+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1948.
Where did James J. Wheeler go to law school?
James J. Wheeler earned their education at (LL.B., 1948).
How can I contact James J. Wheeler for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1948

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1948

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