Atty. Matthew Scott James

Atty. Matthew Scott James

Matthew Scott James is a lawyer practicing military defense law, court-martial defense, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Boulder Boulder 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Scott James at a glance

Matthew Scott James is a Kane Co. State Atty. Off. based in Boulder, Colorado, practicing at James Military Defense. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001) and Colorado (2013). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 2001) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1997). Active member of Boulder County Bar Association. Serands clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Scott James is a lawyer practicing military defense law, court-martial defense, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices at James Military Defense in Boulder, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott James's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Scott James

Where is Matthew Scott James's law office located?
Matthew Scott James's law practice is located in Boulder, Colorado. The firm is James Military Defense. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott James handle?
Matthew Scott James focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Matthew Scott James practiced law?
Matthew Scott James has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew Scott James go to law school?
Matthew Scott James earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Matthew Scott James for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 2001
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
Colorado
Admitted: 2013

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