Atty. James K. McCanna

Atty. James K. McCanna

James K. McCanna is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil practice, business/ commercial and 5 other areas of law.

Kingston Kingston 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James K. McCanna at a glance

James K. McCanna is a contracts, criminal defense, employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Kingston, Washington. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1992), Washington (1993), and Alaska (2015). Educated at Northwestern School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Linfield College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Kingston, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James K. McCanna is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil practice, business/ commercial and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Linfield College in 1980, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James practices in Kingston, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James K. McCanna's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. McCanna

Where is James K. McCanna's law office located?
James K. McCanna's law practice is located in Kingston, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. McCanna handle?
James K. McCanna focuses on contracts, criminal defense, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James K. McCanna practiced law?
James K. McCanna has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James K. McCanna go to law school?
James K. McCanna earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James K. McCanna for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Linfield College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1992
Washington
Admitted: 1993
Alaska
Admitted: 2015

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