James Richard Lloyd III

James Richard Lloyd III

3.3
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime, Family

One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 999, Philadelphia, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2000

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Parkinson Tarpey & Lloyd

One Penn Center, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 999, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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James Richard Lloyd III's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DO NOT HIRE

I HIRED this attorney and had a very bad experience with this attorney right from the start. Was fortunate to fire him before we actually got to court. Do not hire. You been warned.

Posted by Joseph almodovar | August 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The best

This lawyer is the best there is in the city, hands down. He's what every lawyer should be, its not about your money, its about you and what he can do for you. I love this guy and I really mean that, he's the reason I was able to change my life around he gave me a second chance. Whatever he says he's... gonna do he does it, Lloyd keep on doing what you're doing. I appreciate you and your professionalism, the best the best the best oh just in case I forgot to tell you. YOU'RE THE BEST THE CITY HAS

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James Richard Lloyd III's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Parkinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Fishman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It gives me great pleasure to endorse Jim Lloyd. I have known him since 2002 when we were prosecutors in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. Mr. Lloyd has gained invaluable experience as an Assistant District Attorney, a law clerk for a Common Pleas judge, a trial attorney in the civil sector and now a criminal defense attorney. This experience combined with his quick wit and personality make him an excellent trial lawyer. I highly recommend him."

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Evan Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very smart and intuitive. Expert on the ins and outs of criminal law"

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Mark Hinrichs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is an asset to anyone seeking legal representation. I have worked alongside him for years and his depth of knowledge is impressive. I have seen his repeated success following trials, hearings, and oral arguments, before the trial and appellate court systems throughout Pennsylvania and in Federal Court. I endorse this lawyer."

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Alfonso Gambone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Watkins

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Before we pursued different opportunities, I was fortunate to work with Jim for several years on high stakes and complex national litigation. I now confidently recommended him to friends and family. Of the many attorneys I've worked with and against, he remains the best."

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Timothy Tarpey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Parkinson

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Evan Kelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Dolfman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Hinrichs

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Public Reprimand issued in PA, 2020

updated on 09/25/2020

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

15 Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, Newsweek.com

1999

Leonard Levin Memorial Award, Villanova Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Parkinson, Tarpey & Lloyd

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Philadelphia Court Of Common Pleas, Criminal Division

2000 - 2005

Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney

2013 - Present

Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court

Barrister

2012 - Present

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certified Fraud Examiner

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. C.S.

A jury found my client not guilty of all charges after I was able to prove the person accusing my client was lying during cross-examination.

Commonwealth v. S.M.

Conviction reversed and our client was awarded a new trial

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Education

2000

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Saint Joseph's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

The Law of Arrest Search and Seizure in Pennsylvania

Motions to Suppress Evidence

Languages

English

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