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James Edmund Oliver JR

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7.4

Very Good

Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

3.0 star rating 2 reviews
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8 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 70% Criminal Defense
    9 years, 1,000 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Personal Injury
    10 years, 85 cases
  • 10% DUI / DWI
    9 years, 100 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (25%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Hourly ($150-$250/hour)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Law Office of James Oliver
    602 Yakima Avenue
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    253-592-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: If you have been charged with a crime, or have been injured, the choice you make in an attorney will have long lasting consequences. You should carefully... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

3.0 star rating 2 reviews
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1 star rating

“FRAUD”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-05-25 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: This lawyer took a large retainer, and never looked back. Never handled case. I was scamed. I am the most trusting person, and gave so much... more
5 star rating

“Goes the extra mile for the client”

Posted by: ejpt, 2008-05-17 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Oliver represented me recently in a traffic incident in which he prevailed. He had to argue against a city attorney and he even impressed the... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

8 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer
Michael Gregory Malaier

Jim is an aggressive, competent advocate for his clients. I endorse his work without reservation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Malaier , Tacoma (WA), About 1 year ago
Gurjit S Pandher

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Gurjit Pandher , Everett (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 9 years since James Edmund Oliver JR was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Law at Law Office of James Oliver 2002–present
Paralegal/Contract Attorney at Davies Pearson, P.C. 1999–2002
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Seattle University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
University of California - Santa Cruz Politics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1994

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2000–present
Member Washington State Bar Association 2000–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Searching without warrant
James' answer: Police cannot search your apartment without a search warrant unless the search falls under one of... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Fight Your Ticket Merchant Circle 2007
New Changes in Pierce County Superior Court http://attorneyoliver.angelfire.com/blog/ 2007

Cases
Title:
State Of Washington, Respondent V Marvin D. Mccormick, Appellant
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Remanded for resentencing.
Description:
Trial Court improperly denied Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative after trial for Unlawful Possession of Pseudoephedrine with Intent to Manufacture...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Reagan Political Accomplishments Local Politics 2007
Legislative Candidate Candidates Forum 2006