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James Earl Wasson

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James Earl Wasson
5.0 star rating
The Best DUI Attorney you can have!
- Erik, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
I would recommend him to anyone!
- kenita

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% DUI / DWI
    37 years, 3,715 cases
  • 20% Criminal Defense
    37 years, 2,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 559-222-4888
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  • Law Office of James E. Wasson
    5151 North Palm Avenue Suite 100
    Fresno, CA 93704
    Office: 559-222-4888
    Fax: 559-222-8583
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I am the senior DUI attorney in the Central San Joaquin Valley, which incldues the counties of Fresno, Madera, Merced and Kings. I have been defending persons... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“The Best DUI Attorney you can have!”

Posted by: Erik, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: This man knows the law inside and out. He's a former CHP officer, who went to law school and now defends us. If you are detained on a suspicion of... more
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5 star rating

“I would recommend him to anyone!”

Posted by: kenita, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Wasson was able to prevent a filing of a DUI charge and won the DMV Admin Per Se hearing. My blood alcohol was .10%. He was very aggressive and... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Frank Marvin Nunes

I endorse this lawyer. Jim is very passionae about his clients and their cases. He loves going to trial for his clients.

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Nunes , Fresno (CA), 17 days ago
Donald Gray Drewry

I endorse James E. Wasson when you are charged with a DUI in the Central Valley of California, Fresno, Tulare, Merced, and more because he is a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Drewry , Oakland (CA), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

37 years since James Earl Wasson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1975 02/09/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of James E. Wasson, Inc. 1976–present
Deputy District Attorney at Fresno County District Attorney 1976–1977
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
San Joaquin College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975
California State University Fresno BA - Bachelor of Arts 1970
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certification in Mastering Gas Chromatography Axion Laboratory, Chicago, IL 2011
BV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National College of DUI Defense 2004-present
Member California Deuce Defenders 1994-present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
DUI Training Public Defender Training 2009
Breath Testing Public Defender Training 2007
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