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Fees
Fixed (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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I am board certified in criminal law and criminal appellate lawand focus my practice on the defense of citizens accused of criminal conduct. I am experienced... more
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is an exceptional lawyer. If I cannot handle a case for some reason, my first recommendation is Mr. Huggler.
Endorsement from lawyer:
John Thompson
, Tyler (TX), Almost 2 years ago
Jim is a wonderful lawyer who takes care of his clients. He is well versed from both sides of the bar and understands the big picture as well as the...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Bruce Bain
, Tyler (TX), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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16 years since James Warner Huggler Jr. was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1996 |
03/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner at
Law Office of James Huggler
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2003–present
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Attorney at
Smith County Criminal District Attorney's Office
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1997–2003
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Tyler Junior College Law Enforcement Academy
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2000–2003
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Contract Attorney at
Perdue & Clore, L.L.P.
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1996–1997
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U.S. Attorney's Office
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1994–1995
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Education
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Degree |
Graduated |
| South Texas College Of Law |
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1995 |
| Texas A&M University |
Political Science |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1991 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Board Certified - Criminal Appellate Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2011 |
| Weldon Holcomb Award for Criminal Defense |
Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
2010 |
| Award of Excellence |
East Texas Peace Officer's Association |
2000 |
| Golden Rule Award |
JC Penney |
1998 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Board Certified - Criminal Appellate Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2011-present
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| Fellow |
Smith County Bar Foundation |
2010-present
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| Sustaining Life Fellow and District Nominating Co-Chair |
State Bar of Texas |
2008-present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2007-present
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| Member |
Southern District of Texas |
2006-present
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| Board Certified - Criminal Law |
Texas Board of Legal Specialization |
2005-present
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| Member |
College of the State Bar of Texas |
2004-present
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| Member |
Eastern District of Texas Bar Association |
2003-present
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| Past President |
Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Texas Aggie Bar Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association |
2003-present
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| Past President |
Smith County Bar Association |
1997-present
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| Member |
Texas District and County Attorneys Association |
1997-present
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| 75th Anniversary Fellow |
Smith County Bar Foundation |
2005-2006
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| Member |
Smith County Young Lawyers Association |
1998-2004
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| Member |
College of the State Bar of Texas |
1998-2001
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 6
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5 |
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4 |
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Cases
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Outcome: Client found not competent to proceed to trial.
Outcome: Case reversed, conviction acquitted
Outcome: Life sentence reversed for a new trial.
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| 2001 Legislative Update, The Good, The Bad, and The Really, Really Ugly |
Smith County Peace Officer's Association |
2001 |
| When are you sure that an Expert Witness is Still an Expert Witness - When They Send you the Bill |
Texas Trial Lawyer's Association - Advanced Personal Injury Course |
1997 |
| When, Where and How to Use Experts - Plaintiff's Perspective |
South Texas College of Law - 10th Annual Advanced Personal Injury Course |
1997 |
| The View from the Courthouse |
The Lariat |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Indigent Defense |
Indigent Defense Summit - Recap and The Smith County Perspective |
2010 |
| Criminal Law for Non-Criminal Law Offices |
TAALP |
2009 |
| Criminal Law - Things Every Lawyer Should Know |
Smith County Bar Association |
2009 |
| Preservation of Error |
Criminal Law |
2009 |
| Update on DWI and Collateral Consequences |
SCCDLA |
2008 |
| State and Federal Criminal Defense |
State and Federal Asset Forfeiture |
2007 |
| State and Federal Asset Forfeiture |
Operation Texas Freedom - South Padre |
2007 |
| Ethics of Criminal Defense |
Criminal Law and Ethics |
2007 |
| Useful Internet Sites for the Criminal Practitioner |
SCCDLA |
2006 |
| Asset Forfeiture |
Operation Texas Freedom - Brownsville |
2006 |
| The Texas Grand Jury System |
SCCDLA |
2005 |
| Asset Forfeiture in the Criminal Justice System |
SCCDLA |
2004 |
| The D.A. Outside the Courthouse |
TAALP |
2002 |
| Arrest to Disposition: The Criminal Justice System |
TAALP |
2000 |
| The Grand Jury |
TAALP |
2000 |
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