$ 150-200 per hour
James Harold Wren II
About James
Biography
With 45 years of experience practicing law, I have spent my career focused on serving the people of Southeastern Kentucky. My work in criminal defense and domestic relations has been grounded in a commitment to fairness, ethical representation, and a deep connection to the communities I serve. Over the decades, I’ve come to see this work not only as a profession but as a calling, especially when it comes to helping those in crisis or facing life-altering legal challenges.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
27 years | 1,000 cases
Family
30%
12 years | 500 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
43 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
5%
43 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-45%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Kentucky for 43 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
James H. Wren, II, PLLC
203 N 4th St, Po Box 6, Williamsburg, KY, 40769-1116
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James Harold Wren II's Reviews
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Posted by Brandi | May 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer, we have ever hired.
He is very helpful and he does his best to win your case, he researches info about the case he is going to working. You hire a lawyer to win not to lose and he won our case. We were very pleased with him and his services.
Posted by Sylvia | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great job Mr wren
My nephew was charged for murder that was clearly an accident and Mr wren presented evidence to show his innocence and he was set free in a timely manner. i highly recommend him. Awesome job.
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Experience
Honors
2024
Life Fellow, Kentucky Bar Foundation
N/A
Joint Services Commendation Medal, United States Navy
N/A
Navy Commendation Medal (2x), United States Navy
N/A
Joint Services Achievement Medal (2x), United States Navy
N/A
Navy Achievement Medal, United States Navy
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Member, James H. Wren, II, PLLC
2004 - 2014
Assistant Public Defender, Kentucky Department Of Public Advocacy
2002 - 2004
Intelligence Officer -- Commander -- Manama, Bahrain (OIF), United States Navy (Active Duty)
2001 - 2002
Intelligence Officer -- Lieu. Commander -- Naples, Italy (OEF), United States Navy
1984 - 2001
Attorney in Charge, James H. Wren, II
1983 - 1984
Partner, Ditto & Wren
1982 - 1983
Associate, Ditto & Wren
1981 - 1982
Clerk, Eastern District of KY -- Judge Eugene E. Siler, Jr.
1980 - 1981
Clerk, Dist. of Columbia Superior Court -- Judge G.H. Revercomb
Education
1980
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D.
1977
University of Richmond
B.A.
N/A
Reformed Theological Seminary
Languages
Spanish