Atty. James Nelson Dicks

Atty. James Nelson Dicks

James Nelson Dicks is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, aiding and abetting, bribery and 126 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Vista Vista 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James Nelson Dicks at a glance

James Nelson Dicks is a Founder & Attorney based in Vista, California, practicing at jD Law Criminal Defense Attorneys. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, drug crimes, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in California (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1988), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1988). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1987) and California State University, Long Beach (B.S. California, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Vista, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Nelson Dicks is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, aiding and abetting, bribery and 126 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at jD Law Criminal Defense Attorneys in Vista, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Nelson Dicks's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Truck Accidents

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Nelson Dicks

Where is James Nelson Dicks's law office located?
James Nelson Dicks's law practice is located in Vista, California. The firm is jD Law Criminal Defense Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nelson Dicks handle?
James Nelson Dicks focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, drug crimes, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Nelson Dicks practiced law?
James Nelson Dicks has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Nelson Dicks go to law school?
James Nelson Dicks earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. California, 1977).
How can I contact James Nelson Dicks for a consultation?
You can contact James Nelson Dicks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Nelson Dicks received?
James Nelson Dicks's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Aiding And Abetting Bribery Criminal Defense Aiding and Abetting Murder Amputation and Lacerations Arson Assault And Battery Auto Burglary BAC Testing Bicycle Accidents Boating Accidents Boating Under the Influence Brain Injury Burglary Burn Injury Bus Accidents Car Accidents Carjacking Child Abuse Child Molestation Child Pornography Child Sex Abuse Survivors Cocaine Commercial Driver DUI Conspiracy Criminal Threats Cultivation Disorderly Conduct Distracted Driving Accident Distribution and Trafficking DMV Hearing and License Suspension Dog Bite Domestic Violence Drug Crimes Drug Diversion Drug-Free Zone DUI DUI and Drugs DUI Checkpoints DUI Penalties and Multiple DUIs DUI With Injury Ecstasy Evading A Police Officer Expungements Failure To Register Federal Crimes Felony Fentanyl Field Sobriety Tests Forgery Fraud Gang Crime Government Vehicle Accidents Grand Theft Grand Theft Auto Hate Crimes Heroin Hit And Run Hit And Run Accidents Identity Theft Illegal Search and Seizure Import / Export Crimes Indecent Exposure Internet Crimes Intersection Accidents Juvenile Crimes Juvenile Drug Possession Kidnapping Lewd Conduct Lyft Accidents Mail Theft / Fraud Manufacturing Marijuana Crimes Meth Military Crimes Military DUI Motorcycle Accidents Murder/Manslaughter Negligent Security Nerve Injury Obstruction Of Justice Orthopedic Injury Out of State DUI Pedestrian Accidents Perjury Personal Injury Petty Theft Pimping/Pandering Possession Pre File Investigations Premises Liability Prescription Drug Crime Prescription Drug Fraud Pretrial Assessment Prostitution Rape Receipt Of Stolen Property Restraining Order Violation Defense Revenge Porn Rideshare Accident Rideshare Assault and Battery Rideshare DUI Robbery Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Slips And Falls Soft Tissue Injury Solicitation Spinal Cord Injury Stalking Swimming Pool Injury Terrorism Charges Theft Crimes Three Strike Crimes Train Accident Truck Accidents Uber Accidents Under the Influence of Drugs Underage DUI Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Accidents Vehicular Manslaughter Violent Crimes Warrants Wet Reckless White Collar Crimes Witness Tampering Work and Construction Accidents Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.
Western State University College of Law
- 1987
B.S. California
California State University, Long Beach
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1988

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