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James Lawrence Best

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sunbury, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3 N 2nd St, Sunbury, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

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Northumberland County Public Defender's Office

3 N 2nd St, Sunbury, PA, 17801-2115

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James Lawrence Best's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by john | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Fine attorney to work with.

He did great for me. Hope I never need his services again but he would be who I would call.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He’s a lier and untrustworthy

My son used him for representation and he lied multiple times to the judge and the courts filed false testimony and statements. He attire is very unprofessional and messy. Generally nobody takes him serious. He didn’t communicate regularly with my son and on the day of the court appearance my son lo...st his case because James was unprepared.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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HIRE HIM!

James best is very kind, and knows what he is talking about. He knows how to speak to the judge and got me a great deal. His prices are very Reasonable as well. I definitely recommend him!

Posted by Matthew Eckerson | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Mr Best is the best!

I have been dealing with MR Best for family situations. I will deal with him again. He is great for support and custody hearings. Knows the law and really works for his clients. Very responsive! Very reasonable rates. Caring and compassionate. Beyond belief he has beat all of my expectations. My fami...ly will use him anytime we need to. Great lawyer. Great man.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2013

DONT HIRE THIS GUY

James Best was the worst thing to happen to me. He told me I should plead guilty before asking me what happened. I asked why and he said the DA doesn't arrest people before he has an air tight case. He disclosed personal case details to the prosecution without permission. He negotiate...d a plea deal equivalent to the statutory maximum sentence allowed by law and advised me to take the deal. I could not have received a worst sentence within the sentencing guidelines had I went and blown trial. Thanks to his representation I received a 5 1/2 to 25 year sentence. I had no prior adult record! I would have been better off with my cousin. This guy is worthless!

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Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University

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Bucknell University

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