James R. Freeman

James R. Freeman

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 56 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenixville, PA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

347 Bridge Street, Suite 200, Phoenixville, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 56 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1969

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Location

O'Donnell Weiss & Mattei, P.C.

347 Bridge Street, Suite 200, Phoenixville, PA, 19460

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James R. Freeman's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angie | May 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

My long time A plus Attorney

I have used Mr. Freeman for the past 3 years. I have been dealing with a difficult estranged husband in a custody case. Over this time Mr. Freeman has shown knowledge of custody law and the rights I have as a parent. Mr. Freeman has representing me in the court room on many occasions and every sing...le time has excelled in his representation. He has a knack for providing the court room with the information needed to prove his case. Mr. Freeman has always impressed with with his comfort level in and out of court.He does not hold back when he is faced with a challenge or question for the Judge. He truly cares about his clients and their rights. He truly has gone above and beyond for me. If you are looking for an excellent attorney that will work for you Mr. Freeman is honestly one of a kind!

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Ronald Graham

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Freeman for many years, even long before he was the Chester County District Attorney. I routinely refer criminal matters to Jim."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Founder/Owner, James R. Freeman, Esq.

1980 - 1984

District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

1970 - 1980

Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

1969 - 1970

Partner, Sherman, Massinger, & Weiss

Associations

1984 - Present

Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1969 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

1969 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1969 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1981 - 1983

Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association

Board of Directors

1979 - 1979

Chester County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

1969

Dickinson College

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

Dickinson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

PALI Annual Meeting

Criminal and Civil Aspects of the Use of GPS Tracking

Languages

English

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