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James Robert Cooke Jr.

James Robert Cooke Jr.

6.7

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 35% Criminal Defense
  • 25% Family
  • 25% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
  • 15% Wills / Living Wills

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Cooke & Associates, PLLC
    3900 Westerre Parkway, Suite 300
    Henrico, VA 23233
    Office: 804-727-0107
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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My law practice focuses on the areas of criminal defense, family law and the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and advance directives. During my 18... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Jonathan”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I never liked attorney's until James took my case and shattered the negative stereotype surrounding the profession. I highly recommend and trust him... more
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“James Cooke- Outstanding attorney for Criminal law in Ricomond and Henrico Va.”

Posted by: Bob, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Cooke has gotten the best possible outcome in two cases in Richmond and Henrico courts. These were both criminal cases. He developed a... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


John Henderson Turner III

I have known Jimmy for over 18 years. He is a great lawyer and is well liked by clients and fellow lawyers. The clients I have referred to him have... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Turner , Richmond (VA), 12 months ago

Résumé

 

License

19 years since James Robert Cooke Jr. was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Virginia Authorized to practice law 1994 11/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Mediation Specialist at Virginia Department of Education 1998–2001

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Criminal Law Section, Virginia State Bar

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Bioethics Matters, Center for Biomedical Ethics, University of Virginia Author: “Substitute Advance Directives: Should They Be Used in Eldercare Facilities?” 1996

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
CLE “Special Education Mediation in Virginia,” Hearing Officer’s Conference 2000
Special Education Mediation Community Conference - Rappahannock Community College 2000
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