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Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2013
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The Law Office of James Hester
764 Plain Street, Suite 26, Marshfield, MA, 02050
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Posted by Leila | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney with skills
Attorney Jim Hester from beginning to end provided me with the support and legal assistance I needed. He became my voice. During my required hearing, Attorney Hester expertly and throughly articulated my case. His tenacity throughout the process and testimony resulted in a total win...proving jus...
Posted by Melissa | December 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Awesome attorney!!!!!
Awesome attorney!!! He worked extremely hard & got me out of a horrible situation! He always kept me in the loup to let me know what he was working on!!!! Thankfully it all worked out!!!! Best attorney I've ever had!
Posted by Richard | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding Lawyer James Hester and service provided
The Lawyer James Hester who assisted me during my case that started 2015 and ended 2017, helped me to stay focused on the larger picture, and he worked on my case. James Hester is an excellent lawyer and has helped me a great deal that the outcome of my case was positive. I would certainly recommend ...
Posted by Eric | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Exceptional service
Attorney Hester was great to work with. He met with me at my home, due to my inability to travel without a license. He explained to me the different options we had, and worked with me to choose the best for my situation. When the time finally came, we ended up with a winning result due to his hard wo...
Posted by Ryan | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great job
James was an excellent lawyer he won my case and kept in touch .he exceeded expectations and he followed through. I highly recommend James he’s a great person!
James Derik Hester's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Hester's reputation in the legal community is outstanding and I would highly recommend hiring him as your attorney if you're in need of a criminal defense attorney. He's very professional, intelligent, and diligent. His passion and willingness to fight for his clients is unparalleled. He is not afraid to take a case to trial as he is a very skilled trial attorney. Trust me, you will want him in your corner."
"I've worked with and alongside Attorney Hester for a number of years. I've seen his performance in the courtroom and I've case-crunched with him outside of the courtroom. He is a phenomenal lawyer who has argued beautifully in front of judges and jurors alike. He works hard and has the perfect demeanor for dealing with difficult clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2012
CALI AWARD: Case Preparation, The CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2012
CALI AWARD: Writing and Legal Advocacy, The CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2011
CALI Award: Bail to Jail, The CALI Excellence for the Future Award
2010
CALI Award: Criminal Procedure, The CALI Excellence for the Future Award
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Trial Attorney, The Law Office of James Hester
2014 - 2017
Staff Attorney, The Committee for Public Counsel Services
Associations
2017 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
OUI 2nd Offense; Negligent Operation; Destruction of Property
3/17/22 Brockton Jury Verdict: Not Guilty; Not Guilty; Required Finding-Not Guilty
OUI 1st Offense
9/8/21 Brockton Jury Verdict: Not Guilty
Violate Abuse Prevention Order - 4 Counts (3 Dockets Joined)
8/27/21 Brockton Bench Verdict: Not Guilty; Not Guilty: Not Guilty: Required Finding-NG
Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicleof Motor Vehicle
1/9/2019 Plymouth Jury Trial: Required Finding - Not Guilty
OUI 1st Offene
10/22/18 Brockton Jury Verdict: Not Guilty
OUI 3rd Offense;
1/17/2018 Plymouth Jury Verdict: Not Guilty
Strangulation; Assault & Battery on a Household Member
7/31/2017 Brockton Jury Verdict: Not Guilty; Not Guilty
Interfere with Police Officer
5/18/17 Brockton Bench Verdict: Not Guilty
OUI 1st Offense; Negligent Operation; Failure to Stop for Police;
Brockton Jury Verdict: Not Guilty Not Guilty; Not Guilty
Witness Intimidation
9/8/16 Brockton Jury Verdict: Hung Jury; 11/21/16: Dismissed
Education
2014
California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA
LL.M. - Criminal Defense Trail Advocacy
2013
Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, MA
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Curry College, Milton, MA
BA - Bachelor of Arts; Magna Cum Laude; Business Management
Languages
English
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Will I be successful in suppressing the statement I made to the police that I was driving at the scene of the accident?
16 Dec 2023
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How to surrender my self on a Warent issued 25 years ago.
11 Jan 2019
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Can I be charged with DUI if I was a passenger and the driver now in court trying to say she was not driving
07 Dec 2018