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James P. Lambe has practiced criminal law since 1986. In trials of life sentence cases, he has obtained eight acquittals, four hung jury dismissals, and three... more
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Mr. Lambe is a brilliant dedicated trial lawyer who has years of experience fighting for people who have been charged with a crime.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Daniel Martin
, Fresno (CA), 6 months ago
Mr. Lambe has been at the top of the game in criminal defense for quite some time now. I arrived in Fresno 23 years ago and Jim already was...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Terry Wapner
, Fresno (CA), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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34 years since James Patrick Lambe was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1977 |
11/07/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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1985 |
09/13/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Senior Defense Attorney at
Fresno County Public Defender's Office
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2005–present
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Defense Attorney at
Fresno County Public Defender's Office
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1986–2005
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Deputy City Attorney at
Fresno City Attorney's Office
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1985–1986
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Claims Attorney at
CIGNA Corporation
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1979–1985
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Associate Attorney at
Parichan Renberg and Crossman
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1979–1979
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Associate Attorney at
Wagner and Wagner
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1978–1979
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See all 6 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Illinois College of Law |
Law |
J.D. (Juris Doctor) |
1977 |
| University of Michigan |
Political Science |
A.B. (Bachelor of Arts), cum laude |
1974 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Member |
The National Trial Lawyers |
2011 |
| Who's Who in America |
Marquis Who's Who |
2011 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
Marquis Who's Who |
2011 |
| AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated |
LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell |
2010 |
| Lawdragon 3000 |
Lawdragon.com |
2010 |
| Super Lawyers List |
Thomson Reuters |
2009 |
| Fellow |
Litigation Counsel of America |
2009 |
| Spirit of CEB |
Continuing Education of the Bar |
2008 |
| Certified Specialist-Criminal Trial Advocacy |
National Board of Trial Advocacy |
1998 |
| Certified Specialist-Criminal Law |
The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization |
1994 |
See all 10 awards
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Associations
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The National Trial Lawyers |
2011-present
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| Criminal Law Advisory Commission |
The State Bar of California |
2010-present
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| Board of Governors |
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
2009-present
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| Fellow |
Litigation Counsel of America |
2009-present
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
2001-present
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| Criminal Law Section Executive Committee |
The State Bar of California |
2001-present
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| Certified Specialist-Criminal Trial Advocacy |
National Board of Trial Advocacy |
1998-present
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
1992-present
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California Public Defenders Association |
1989-present
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District of Columbia Bar |
1985-present
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Fresno County Bar Association |
1977-present
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The State Bar of California |
1977-present
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Phi Alpha Delta |
1976-present
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| Judicial Evaluations Selection Advisory Committee |
Fresno County Bar Association |
2006-2007
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| Board of Directors |
Fresno County Bar Association |
1998-1999
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| Delegate |
Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations |
1996-1999
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See all 16 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Conviction reversed because of jury instruction error by judge
Outcome: Conviction reversed because of jury instruction error by judge
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2011 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2010 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2009 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2008 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2007 |
| Monetary Sanctions |
Contempt Defense Manual |
2007 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2006 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2005 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2004 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2002 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
2000 |
| Jury Deliberations and Verdict |
California Criminal Law Procedure and Practice |
1998 |
See all 12 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Closing Argument |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2011 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2011 |
| Ethics |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2010 |
| Wheeler-Batson Motions |
The State Bar of California Section Education Institute |
2009 |
| Wheeler-Batson Motions |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2009 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2009 |
| Ethics |
The State Bar of California Section Education Institute |
2008 |
| Sentencing |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2008 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2008 |
| Ethics |
The State Bar of California Section Education Institute |
2007 |
| Ethics |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2007 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2007 |
| Cross Examination |
The State Bar of California Section Education Institute |
2006 |
| Closing Argument |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2006 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2006 |
| Cross Examination |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2005 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2005 |
| Discovery |
The State Bar of California Section Education Institute |
2004 |
| Cross Examination |
The State Bar of California Annual Meeting |
2004 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2004 |
| Discovery |
The State Bar of California Section Education Institute |
2003 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2003 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2002 |
| Trial Practice |
California Public Defenders Association Trial Skills Institute |
2001 |
See all 24 speaking engagements
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