James R. Jeffries Jr.

James R. Jeffries Jr.

1.5
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

30 S Main St Ste 102, Washington, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

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Jeffries Law Firm

30 S Main St Ste 102, Washington, PA, 15301

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James R. Jeffries Jr.'s Reviews

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1.5 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Took my money

James did absolutely nothing on my civil lawsuit in 2 years he filed my complaint that I could have done for free two years later he knew I gave him my life savings I made that clear and he knew he could take my money and I can’t fight back I’ve had attorneys tell me he can’t just take your money I ...got two returned calls in two years and not one paper or any document showing any work done on my care I’m currently talking to malpractice attorneys now if anyone can refer me please do so not hire this attorney every attorney I’ve spoken too told me I should not have hired him at all the reviews are real people

James Jeffries

Replied last November 3, 2024

I know who this person is making this review. I cannot provide names due to ethics reasons, but I will respond: 1. The person who wrote this review refused to cooperate with my investigator and with my office when we repeatedly requested cooperation. 2. During the course of my investigation, we found that this individual was not telling the truth about key information and would routinely berate my staff and it is my policy to protect my staff/employees; they do not deserve to be treated in such a manner, 3. Everything was filed to preserve this individual’s rights and the Court permitted our withdrawal, 4. We welcome any other attorneys who wish to discuss this matter to contact us and these attorneys will be dealt with according to the facts and with counter suits under the Dragonetti Act. This is a disgruntled individual who lives in a distorted view of reality. I would not be surprised if this individual didn’t even write the review but had one of her family members do so.

Posted by anonymous | July 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lazy

This attorney was extremely lazy, not filing, not communicating, not doing the legwork reguired on my case. I'm still suffering the repercussions of his neglect on my case, years later. . He’ll be more aggressive towards you than the opposing party. Would not recommend.

James Jeffries

Replied last July 2, 2024

I believe this an internet troll; the name is not given for a fair response from my office. If you wish to put something online, at least put your name on it so that I can exercise my free right to speech like you have done; otherwise good luck in all of your future endeavors, whoever you may be....

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Degrading and rude

He is useless he never talked in court never filed anything to get case dismissed even when the proof was right Infront of him I would not recommend him to represent my dog

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Inefficient and unmotivated.

Mr. Jeffries Has cost my family a lot of time and money with little to no movement in our custody case. He does not return phone calls or emails (for months if ever) and does not proceed as he ensures that he will. When we follow up to inquire about something he said would be filed and has not (afte...r asking many many times over the past year), he becomes rude and says that these things take time. Twice he did not show up for hearings either on time or at all- substituting with an associate without notice. He mails duplicates of orders that the court sends and charges you for it, also charges for things that he did not complete. We hired a new attorney and in less than 24 hours he completed what we have been asking mr. Jeffries to do for the past year. He would not seek what we were asking for in hearings even though he assured that he would. The list goes on, and though he is such a nice man, unfortunately I do not endorse him as a lawyer. Time is precious when it comes to children, and that just doesn’t seem to be a priority to him.

James Jeffries

Replied last March 30, 2018

This is disappointing and unfair; although this review is marked as "anonymous", we know who this individual is writing this review. It is not the client, but a significant other. We, lawyers are bound by the rules of ethics, in that, we cannot disclose confidential information about a current or former client, however, I feel the need to respond: This matter is not typical of the results that DDS&J works toward and, in this case, it was due to the Court's opinion of the facts of the case, as put forth by the lead attorney at the order of the client (which no individual can do anything about). Additionally, with regards to the late and/or sending other associates, this must be said: The first time an associate was sent was because the lead attorney was taken to the hospital by ambulance an hour before the hearing for a one week hospital stay, and this was not wanted or foreseen by the lead attorney; and the Court was fully informed and actually was concerned for the health of the lead attorney. The second time was because the lead attorney (the law firm of DDS&J donates their time by serving as guardian ad litem for various minor children and infants), and this was the case for an infant child on this day. Often, minor children, and especially infant children as was the case on this day, require immediate attention from the Court for safety reasons, etc.; the lead attorney personally and physically met with the client (who is not the one writing this review) along with the associate lawyer and explained the entire situation, to the satisfaction of the client. We at DDS&J care very deeply about all of our clients and have a very special place in our hearts for the young and defenseless individuals in our society. As proven by the various and numerous appointments from the Honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, DDS&J is trusted and appointed time and again to look after the needs of disadvantaged and defenseless children. We will never stop spreading our legal talents or time to help children in our community; we at DDS&J are sorry that this individual feels this way and we wish them luck in all of their future endeavors, along with all the Blessings that God has to offer.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014

wish I could change lawyers

I cannot get this lawyer to return phone calls. He is very knowledgeable, but doesn't keep me informed. I have had meetings cancelled at the last minute. His tone in conversation is very degrading.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Education

2002

Widener University School of Law (Pa)

Doctor of Law (J.D.),

1999

California University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.),

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