Atty. James Thomas McKinnon

Atty. James Thomas McKinnon

James Thomas McKinnon is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, criminal law, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. James received a degree from Chapman Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Irvine Irvine 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About James Thomas McKinnon at a glance

James Thomas McKinnon is a criminal defense, real estate, ip, and government attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at Chapman Univ SOL Orange CA Brigham Young Univ Provo UT (—). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas McKinnon is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, criminal law, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • James received a degree from Chapman Univ SOL, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • James practices in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas McKinnon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas McKinnon 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Thomas McKinnon is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Irvine 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

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Where is James Thomas McKinnon's law office located?
James Thomas McKinnon's law practice is located in Irvine, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas McKinnon handle?
James Thomas McKinnon focuses on criminal defense, real estate, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Thomas McKinnon practiced law?
James Thomas McKinnon has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did James Thomas McKinnon go to law school?
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Education

Chapman Univ SOL Orange CA Brigham Young Univ Provo UT
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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