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Josh D Lee
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Biography
Josh D. Lee is an Oklahoma based, AV Preeminent-Rated attorney. He is
nationally recognized for his expertise on forensic science-related topics
and has lectured over 250 times in 22 different states and two countries.
In addition to his law degree, he has earned a Master of Science in
Pharmacy from the University of Florida. He is also a Nationally
Registered EMT. Josh is an instructor and co-founder of the Forensic
Chromatography programs at Axion Analytical Labs in Chicago, IL.
Mr. Lee has lectured at the American Chemical Society (ACS) as well as
the American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) national meetings.
In 2011, Josh was elected Forensic Science Co-Chairman for the
Chemistry and the Law Division of the ACS. He is also an “Assistant
Chromatography Instructor” for the ACS. Josh is the only Oklahoma
attorney to be recognized as an “ACS Forensic Lawyer-Scientist” as
designated by the Chemistry and the Law Division of the ACS. In 2018,
Josh was recognized by Oklahoma Magazine as a top “40 Under 40”
young leader in Oklahoma. He has received two Presidents Award’s from
the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and a Dean’s
Award from the National College for DUI Defense. The Oklahoma Bar
Association honored Josh with its Fern Holland Courageous Lawyer
Award in 2018.
Mr. Lee is a published author on various science and law topics including
gas chromatography, blood testing, breath testing, oral fluid testing,
forensic science reform, drug testing, drug analogues, search and seizure,
and trial advocacy. He is an instructor of the Standardized Field Sobriety
Tests, certified independent operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000 and
Intoxilyzer 8000, and is trained in the Drug Recognition Expert
program.
Mr. Lee is a founding member of the firm Lee|Coats Law, PLC. He
serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization Freedom
of Information Oklahoma, Inc., and serves as Past President of the DUI
Defense Lawyers Association Justice Foundation. As a volunteer
attorney for the Oklahoma Innocence Project he worked to successfully
exonerate two men wrongfully convicted of murder after they spent 22
years in prison. He is a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Vinita,
Oklahoma. He is certified as Firefighter Levels I & II, Fire Instructor,
Hazardous Materials Operations, Swiftwater Rescue Technician Levels I
& II, and High Angle Rope Rescue Technician Levels I & II. He also
serves as the Director of the Craig County Swiftwater Rescue Task Force.
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oklahoma for 18 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 10 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Josh D Lee
PO Box 352, Vinita, OK, 74301-0352
Law Offices of Josh D Lee
339 S. Wilson, Vinita, OK, 74301-4101
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Josh D Lee's Reviews
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Posted by Jeff | May 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
#1 Recommended
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know of my experience with Mr. Josh D. Lee of Ward Lee and Coats. Far too often, people are eager to write letters or make a phone call to complain, let's not forget what got us here in the first place, "We Did". It's important to share how pleased I was with...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
On behalf of my family and I, we'd like to say thank you.
I would personally like to thank josh, along with his law firm. Josh is honest, dedicated and consistent. Never gave me the run around always kept things straight forward with me. I've dealt with countless lawyers/attorneys, I've never met anyone like josh dean Lee.
Posted by Thankful | February 3, 2014
Josh Lee is the best there is!
Josh took my case after another lawyer told me I had no hope. I was convinced I was going to go to jail for something I was not guilty of. I am so glad I found Josh on the internet because he saved me from certain doom. I can't recommend Josh highly enough.
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2013
Saved me!
Went to Josh after other lawyers gave me no hope for my case. Jokes on them because Josh got my case thrown out of court. Saved me from prison.
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2013
Like no other
I have worked with several lawyers over the years. I have not found any that cared about my case like Josh did. He really took care of me and fought hard for me in court. Its nice to finally get a guy who didnt just try to talk me coping a plea and getting the case over. We fought and had a fantastic...
Josh D Lee's Lawyer Endorsements
"Josh Lee is a beast. Josh is a brilliant and hard working attorney. I have known Josh for years and I have no hesitation referring people to Josh. He is a nationally recognized attorney in the field of DUI/DWI defense. Josh is a requested speaker nationally because he is awesome."
"I met Josh about six months ago, but often heard about him and his victories well in advance. Josh is one of the most knowledgeable and hard working attorneys I have ever met. I call or email him when I have questions and he always has the answers. I'd hire him if I got arrested."
"Hands down Josh Lee is one of the best DUI lawyers in the entire nation. Not only is he a great lawyer, he is a national and international speaker on DUI defense topics. I have had the great privilege to have been taught by Josh several times. The man is an endless treasure trove of practical defense information. He is also one of only 12 Certified Lawyer-Scientists through the American Chemical Society in the ENTIRE COUNTRY. Josh Lee is the first person you should call if you are arrested for DUI in Oklahoma!"
"Josh is one of the few lawyers in the State of Oklahoma who truly understands and knows how to try a case in an implied consent license revocation case arising from a DUI. This is a very unique area of the law."
"Wow! What can I say about Josh? First... just he is a tireless worker, and that is a great place to start. This man will leave no stone unturned, this man will leave no i un-dotted and no t un-crossed. The bottom line is Josh has taught me more about law as it relates to science than anyone in my 25 year career. This young man is an unbelievable scientist, he is an amazing teacher, he is a great litigator and he is a smooth calculating brilliant legal mind..... That is good people, that is real good but that isn't what is great about Josh Lee.... he is kind, he is compassionate, he is sympathetic and he cares more than you will ever get the opportunity to know.... And although that first part is why I think ( and tell people) that Josh is great, it is the second part that makes me proud to call Josh my friend and know that anybody that hires Josh has put them self in the best position possible to defend their case."
"Mr. Lee is a top-notch DUI/DWI defense attorney. He is someone other defense attorneys look to for sound advice regarding issues involving DUI/DWI defense."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent attorney. Mr. Lee continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is an excellent attorney and he has a national reputation for excellence. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and he has reached a level of expertise in his field that is unsurpassed. I am proud to call him a colleague as well as a friend."
"Josh is well known nationally for his innovative teaching of the science behind DUI defense and for the exceptional advocacy he provides his clients. I would not hesitate to entrust a friend or family member to his representation and anyone considering representation in Josh's area would be well served to hire him."
"Wow! That is how I would describe attorney Josh Lee. I met Josh Lee a couple of years ago at the NCDD Summer Session at Harvard and I knew he was good then. But good just does not describe the level of advocacy you will get from him. He has taken DUI defense in Oklahoma by the horns. He is one of the two most prominent blood DUI lawyers in the County and has been recognized nationally for this. If you are thinking of hiring Josh Lee, think no more! He is the Oklahoma lawyer for you!"
"Josh is brilliant. I have listened to Josh speak at many seminars, as well as personal conversations about defending blood tests cases and DWI cases in general. He is knowledgable and persuasive in his presentation of his knowledge. Every prosecutor's greatest nightmare!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Josh, thank you for presenting this year at the TACDL DUI conference. I enjoyed your presentation and gained a much greater understanding of the inner workings of the Gas Chromatography system. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us."
"I attended a seminar and watched Josh's presentation of DUI\DWI Forensics and Blood evidence. His presentation was excellent and demonstrated the volume of knowledge he has regarding the science of DUI defense. I recommend Josh."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Josh Lee at various advanced semninars relating to DUI/DWI defense. Josh is a hardworking attorney, and is extremely knowledgeable in blood and breath alcohol analysis and the defense of DUI/DWI cases in general. Not only is Josh a talented trial attorney, he invests his time training other lawyers in areas such as blood alcohol analysis, cross-examination, and crimnal defense trials in general. If you are considering Josh Lee as your attirney, you can't find a better lawyer, I highly recomend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Josh while attending a dwi seminar. He blew me away with his indepth knowledge of chromatography and how it relates to defending a blood draw case. Later when I decided I needed to become more informed I attended the forensic chromatography school. I was delighted that he was one of the instructors. He is truly a gifted attorney and would not hesitate to hire him for a dwi."
"Josh Lee has a national reputation for DUI defense. I go to Josh when somethng comes up in a DUI case dealing with blood analysis. Not only is he one of a handful of experts in the country on this issue, he is also a very nice guy and ethical attorney."
"Josh Lee's knowledge of DWI defense is simply amazing. Josh has reached such a level of familiarity with the science of defeating DWI/DUI cases that Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations as well as scientific associations regularly invite him to share his expertise with their members. Josh Lee isn't just one of Oklahoma's best lawyers; he's one of the country's best."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to learn from Attorney Lee at the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Advanced OVI Seminar, OACDL Trial Skills Workshop, and at the nation's most advanced DUI Blood Evidence training for attorneys. Josh does not just understand the important aspects of DUI cases, he has achieved a mastery of them. I am a better lawyer for having met Josh Lee and you will make an excellent choice to retain him should you be accused of DUI."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Complete Listing Here, http://www.grandlakedui.com/
2011
Forensic Chromatography III, American Chemical Society
2011
Cross Examination with Terence MacCarthy, Ward & Lee, PLC and The McShane Firm
2011
18th Annual - Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases, National College for DUI Defense
2011
241st National Meeting & Exposition, American Chemical Society
2011
Cross Examination, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011
Pharmacology of EtOH, Marijuana, & Benzodiazepines, The McShane Firm
2010
Forensic Chromatography I, American Chemical Society
2010
NHTSA/IACP Drug Recognition and Evaluation Course, Platt & Associates
2010
Las Vegas DWI Seminar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2010
Professional Speaking for Expert Witnesses, Paul Homoly Institute
2010
Breath Testing, Headlines
2010
17th Annual - Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases, National College for DUI Defense
2009
Trial Advocacy, Western Trial Advocacy Institute
2009
16th Annual - Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases, National College for DUI Defense
2009
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Update Course, Platt & Associates
2009
NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification, Platt & Associates
2009
Salutatorian Honors, Forensic Blood & Urine Seminar
2009
Gas Chromatography, American Chemical Society
2009
Summer Session Graduate at Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense
2009
Independent Operator - Intoxilyzer 8000, State of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
2009
Independent Operator - Intoxilyzer 5000, State of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety
2009
Certified Instructor - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Platt & Associates - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2008
Certified Practicioner - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Platt & Associates - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2008
Drug Recognition Expert, Platt & Associates
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Ward & Lee, P.L.C.
2007 - 2007
Licensed Legal Intern, Clinton M. Ward, P.C.
2005 - 2007
Licensed Legal Intern, Tulsa County District Attorneys Office
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Ward & Lair, P.L.C.
1999 - 2001
Police Officer/Dispatcher, Vinita Police Department
Associations
2011 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Chemical SocietyMember
2008 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2007 - Present
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
NOT GUILTY - State of Texas DWI Trial
Trial = Not Guilty
Video catches cops fabricating evidence - DUI dismissed
Dismissed
Drivers License Win
Appeal
Injunction Granted Against City to Prevent Illegal Drug Testing
City prohibited from taking the illegal action and ordered to pay attorney fees.
DUI Dismissed - Illegal Blood Draw
Dismissed
Possible Life Sentence Avoided
Dismissed
Illegal Stop, DUI Dismissed, Drivers License Returned
Complete Dismissal
Procedures Not Followed
.35 Breath Test - Charges Thrown Out by Judge
Illegal Stop - DUI Thrown Out by Court
Improper SFST + Illegal Stop = Court Dismissal
Education
2007
University of Tulsa College of Law
Juris Doctor
2004
Rogers State University
Bachelor of Science
2000
Northeast Oklahoma A&M
Associates of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
http://www.grandlakedui.com/
Complete Listing Here
2011
Understanding DUI Topics
SFSTs & Blood Testing
2011
The Science of Blood Testing
Introduction to the Science of Blood Testing
2011
Scientifically Defending the No Refusal Case
Pre-Analytical Error and Gas Chromatography
2011
OBAs Solo and Small Firm Conference
Blood Testing in DUI Cases
2011
Learning at the Footsteps of the Master - Cross Examination by Terry MacCarthy
Co-Course Director
2011
Forensic Chromatography IV
Ethics & Courtroom Use of Science
2011
Forensic Chromatography III
Ethics & Courtroom Use of Science
2011
DUI in Oklahoma - Tulsa, Oklahoma
DUI - Drugs and Drug Recognition "Experts" (DRE)
2011
DUI in Oklahoma - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Blood Testing & Gas Chromatography
2011
DUI in Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DUI - Drugs and Drug Recognition "Experts" (DRE)
2011
DUI in Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Blood Testing & Gas Chromatography
2011
American Chemical Society National Meeting - Fall 2011 - Denver Colorado
Forensic Science & Chemistry and the Law
2011
242nd American Chemical Society National Meeting
Co-Chair - Forensic Science and Chemistry and the Law
2011
241st ACS National Meeting & Exposition - Poster Session
Electro-Chemical Based Portable Breath Testing
2011
241st ACS National Meeting & Exposition - Oral Presentation
Electro-Chemical Based Portable Breath Testing
2010
Oklahoma Bar Association 2010 Annual Meeting
Demystifying Gas Chromatography
2010
Advanced Field Sobriety & Drug Recognition Expert Seminar
Field Sobriety Testing & Drug Recognition Expert
2009
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Student Practicioner Course
Field Sobriety Testing Certification
2009
Nuts & Bolts of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
Field Sobriety Testing
Publications
2012
The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases
The Science of Search and Seizure in DUI Defense
2012
Voice for the Defense (Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association)
Electro-Chemical Based Portable Breath Testing: A Potentially Dangerous Non-Specific and Non-Selective Measure at Roadside
2011
Oklahoma Bar Association
Blood Testing in Oklahoma
2011
Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence: Third Edition (Asporte: A Thompson Reuters business)
Chapter 6: Forensic Analytical Chemistry: Chromatography with Emphasis on Headspace Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector for Purposes of EtOH determination
2011
Oklahoma Bar Association
Blood Tests in DUI Cases
2011
American Chemical Society Symposium Series Books
False Convictions and Misapplied Pharmacology: The Danger of the Drug Recognition “Expert” Protocol in Driving Under the Influence of Drug Prosecutions
2010
Oklahoma Bar Association
Demystifying Gas Chromatography
Languages
English
Activity
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