James E Dunn

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James E Dunn
5.0 star rating
Get the best forget the rest
- a Criminal Defense client
5.0 star rating
Dynamite Lawyer. He Won My "Impossible" Case.
- Rick, a DUI client

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 75% DUI / DWI
    16 years, 1,000 cases
  • 15% Criminal Defense
    16 years, 1,500 cases
  • 10% Civil Rights
    16 years, 200 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (120 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 650-832-1776
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  • 303 Twin Dolphin Drive
    Suite 600
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    Office: 650-832-1776
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Write Up of Supreme Court Victory for DUI Drivers

I care about my clients. Gerry Spence, the greatest living trial lawyer, teaches that we have to love our clients just to stand a fighting chance in a justice... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Get the best forget the rest”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: If your looking for a lawyer to have your back Jim Dunn is your man. Trustworthy and gets results. Fair pricing. In my case that lasted 2.5 years... more
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5 star rating

“Dynamite Lawyer. He Won My "Impossible" Case.”

Posted by: Rick, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had been kicking back with friends and drinking beer all afternoon. On my way home, I ended up getting into an accident. Nobody was hurt, but the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Sean Michael Foldenauer

Several years ago I worked on a case that required me to review and closely scrutinize the trial transcripts of a San Diego jury trial that Mr. Dunn... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Sean Foldenauer , San Diego (CA), 13 days ago
Ryan Patrick Murphy

I have known Mr. Dunn for quite some time. He cares about his client's needs and does everything in his power to make sure those needs are taken... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ryan Murphy , Santa Cruz (CA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since James E Dunn was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1997 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney and Counselor at Law at Law Office of James E. Dunn 1997–present
Admitted to Federal Practice at United States District Court Northern District Of California 2011
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
New School for Social Research Communications MA - Masters
Univ of Chicago English Language and Literature BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Specialist Member California DUI Lawyers Association 2011

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Specialist Member California DUI Lawyers Association 2004–present
Attorney Member National Police Accountability Project 2003–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 84 Legal Answers
8 Best Answers - chosen by asker
66 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
22 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Moral Kombat: the Impact of Violent Video Games Entertainment and Sports Lawyer
Your .08 DUI Set Aside Kit Presentation Materials for California DUI Lawyers Association, San Jose Dinner

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Beyond Brenner: Beating Any .08 Suspension Occupy DUI 2012 2012
Beating the DMV in .08 Cases CDLA San Jose DUI Defense Dinner 2011
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