James Carlton Dedman

James Carlton Dedman

4.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 50 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Savoy, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

101 West Tomaras Ave., Savoy, IL

About James

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

51 years | 4,520 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 25%

51 years | 250 cases

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 13%

51 years | 6,000 cases

13%
Personal Injury 2%

36 years | 100 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 50 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1975

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Dedman Law

101 West Tomaras Ave., Savoy, IL, 61874

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James Carlton Dedman's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

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Posted by Amber | December 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best decision I've ever made in a legal matter!

Mr. Deadman was far more than an attorney, he was honest, compassionate, and forthright. From the very moment I first spoke to him about my legal issue he instantly instilled in me a measure of confidence that never failed during my court appearances. He told me from the very start I wasn't going to ...jail, and I believed him and I was right to have done so. I was very nervous about going to jail because it was a REAL possibility and I wasn't going to put my fate in the hands of a public pretender. I was advised by a friend that Mr Dedman was an attorney that would "fight for his client tooth and nail" and that's exactly what he did. I even made a second mistake and Mr Dedman took care of that as well. Bottom line if you are in need of legal help and you want a defense that will fight for you and your freedom and will be more than fair with their fee, Mr Dedman is your attorney. Yes I said it, an honest attorney.

Posted by Kenyetta | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Motivated mom

Mr. Dedman in my opinion is a disgrace to lawyers nationwide..my son was sentenced to 50 years of a crime that was poorly represented by Mr.Dedman his concern was money he had no intentions of fighting for my son rights nor his life..when you see your hired attorney being cozy with the states attorne...y reps i knew i had made a very bad decision with hiring Mr.Dedman...please do your homework before hiring Mr.dedmam...

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2013

The William Wilberforce Award, The SIU Christian Law Assn.

2005

Certificate of Appreciation, Exchange Club

2001

U.S. Cavalry Medal, U.S. Cavalry Association

2000

Certificate of Appreciation, Billie Creek Village

1989

Outstand Teacher, Parkland College

Work Experience

1971 - 1972

Teacher, Decatur Public School

1970 - 1971

Teacher, Melvin-Sibley Community Unit District

1970 - 1970

Law Intern, State of Illinois

1969 - 1969

Microfilm Cameraman, State of Illinois

1967 - 1967

Laborer, Wagnor Casting Company

1966 - 1966

Summer Laborer, A.E. Staley Company

1962 - 1966

Delivery, Wallander Dedman Company

Associations

2010 - Present

Illinois Farm Bureau

Member

Education

1975

University of Illinois

Juris Doctor

1970

Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science in Education

Publications

2016

Lulu / Amazon Full House

2015

Lulu / Amazon The Bonnie Blue Ribbon

2015

Lulu / Amazon Gallant Deception

2015

Lulu / Amazon The Stolen Weekend

2015

Lulu / Amazon The Raid

2015

Lulu / Amazon A Jack and Three Queens

2014

Lulu / Amazon Christmas Magic and the Wicked Witch of Michigan Avenue

2014

Lulu / Amazon Sleeping Beauty and the Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

2013

Lulu / Amazon Republic

2012

Book A Woman of Consequence

2000

Cavlary Journal Shiloh

Languages

English

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