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J. Scott James

Criminal defense Attorney at Custer, SD

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also known as Scott James

  • State Years
    South Dakota - SD 6 years
    New York - NY 18 years
    Kansas - KS 17 years
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State SD
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 17 years
    State KS
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About J.

Learn J.’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    35%
    Years of experience in Criminal Law. Over 26 Jury trials performed. Highly knowledgeable about Kansas criminal law.

    15 years, 1,000 cases

  2. DUI and DWI
    35%

    17 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Business
    10%

    15 years, 50 cases

  4. Employment and labor
    10%

    17 years, 100 cases

  5. Estate planning
    9%

    12 years, 50 cases

  6. Other
    1%

The Southern Hills Law firm practices Criminal Defense  DUI Homicide Traffic Small Business Estate Planning and other Civil Litigation. Schedule an appointment today at to get a free initial consulation. 

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Southern Hills Law PLLC
429 1/2 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD, 57730

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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 90-150 per hour
  • Contingency 30%-35%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Managing Attorney
  • Southern Hills Law PLLC
  • 2022 - Present
  • Attorney General
  • Oglala Sioux Tribe
  • 2018 - 2021
  • Owner and Managing Attorney
  • James Law Firm PLLC
  • 2016 - 2018
  • County Attorney
  • Kiowa County Attorney's Office
  • 2013 - 2018
  • Assistant County Attorney
  • Ford County Attorney's Office
  • 2008 - 2016
  • Associate Attorney
  • Riling Burkhead and Nitcher, Chtd
  • 2006 - 2008
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Education

  • University of Kansas - School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2003
  • University of Tennessee
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1998

Legal Cases

  • State v. Great Plains of Kiowa County
  • prevailed
  • State v. Gabriel DeLatorre
  • prevailed
  • State v. Rodolfo Enriquez
  • Prevailed

Associations

  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Guardian of Justice Award
  • US Attorney's Office
  • 2015

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Custer Criminal defense Lawyer J. Scott James
J. Scott James
Criminal defense Attorney
Custer, SD
Licensed for 18 years
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