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James Nelson Dicks

Also known as Jim Dicks

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Overview

Practice Areas

34% Federal Crime
33% Criminal Defense
33% DUI / DWI

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

JD Law

400 South Melrose Dr # 109

Vista, CA 92081

Office: 760-630-2000
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JD Law

11622 El Camino Real

Suite 100

San Diego, CA 92130

Office: 760-630-2000

Office: 888-321-8558
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Languages Spoken

English

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 2 reviews “Do not be fooled by his celebrated questionable reputation .” Posted by: kevin, 8 months ago. Client Review: Until the moment I was in court facing 3 felonies at my arraignment , did I discover this professional never even reviewed my case . Save yourself... more Flag “Really Awesome” Posted by: a DUI client, over 3 years ago. Client Review: This guy is on the ball with it. Yes so people do make mistakes but with this guy he will ask you anything neccessary to help you and also remind... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 6 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer Mr. Dicks is a highly respected criminal defense lawyer in our community. He is a skilled advocate and has earned the respect of all those in the... more Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago Jim Dicks has a well-deserved reputation among attorneys of being a fierce advocate and unrelenting opponent. He always puts his clients' interests... more Endorsement from lawyer: Ian Pancer , San Diego (CA), 9 months ago View all 6 endorsements

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2 reviews

“Do not be fooled by his celebrated questionable reputation .”

Posted by: kevin, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Until the moment I was in court facing 3 felonies at my arraignment , did I discover this professional never even reviewed my case . Save yourself... more

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“Really Awesome”

Posted by: a DUI client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: This guy is on the ball with it. Yes so people do make mistakes but with this guy he will ask you anything neccessary to help you and also remind... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Mr. Dicks is a highly respected criminal defense lawyer in our community. He is a skilled advocate and has earned the respect of all those in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago

Jim Dicks has a well-deserved reputation among attorneys of being a fierce advocate and unrelenting opponent. He always puts his clients' interests... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ian Pancer , San Diego (CA), 9 months ago

Résumé

License

24 years since James Nelson Dicks was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
California	Active	1988	02/06/2012

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

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Western State University College of Law			1987
California State University, Long Beach

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Certified Criminal Defense Specialist	California Board of Legal Specialization

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Attorney	State Bar of California	1988-present

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