Atty. James Scott Thomson
James Scott Thomson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, trial practice, appellate practice and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from California State University at Long Beach in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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James Scott Thomson is a Member based in Berkeley, California, practicing at James S Thomson. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, workers comp, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circ (1978). Educated at Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1977) and California State University at Long Beach (B.A. California, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Founding President, 1986, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Legal Aid and Defender Association California Public Defenders Association Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Criminal Defense Lawyers of Sacramento. Serands clients in Berkeley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Scott Thomson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, trial practice, appellate practice and 10 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from California State University at Long Beach in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at James S. Thomson in Berkeley, CA
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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 Scott Thomson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Scott Thomson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Scott Thomson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
James Scott Thomson is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Scott Thomson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
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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 Berkeley 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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