James Painter Roberts

James Painter Roberts

also known as James Roberts

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 12 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Addison, TX
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

15455 Dallas Pkwy Ste 540, Addison, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 90%

Police brutality and misconduct, including uses of force, police shootings, false arrests, illegal searches, and prisoner abuse.

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Federal and state felony and misdemeanor offenses throughout Northern and Eastern Texas.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 2 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 2 years

State: California

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 8 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2017

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 12 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Scott H. Palmer, P.C.

15455 Dallas Pkwy Ste 540, Addison, TX, 75001-6797

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Posted by Chris | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best there is

James and his staff were fantastic. They were straightforward and extremely easy to work with during a difficult period. James was easy to talk to and was very honest and up front about the entire process every step of the way. I’d recommend James to any one in need of his services. If I could give... a higher review I would.

Posted by Carol | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Got the Job Done!!!

James represented us in a case this year, and did so with the utmost professionalism. He was always available when needed, and proved to be a great support system for our family as we traversed the legal process that was unknown to us. We are very grateful for all of the work that he and Scott Palme...r and team dedicated to our needs. I would recommend James and this firm to anyone requiring legal representation for a criminal case.

Posted by Nick | June 05, 2018

Best you could ask for!

James did everything he could to take care of me, and he did the best job I could ask for, If you need help with anything, don’t hesitate to call him, you’ll get taken care of. Thanks for everything James!

Posted by Hector | June 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Smart, Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, and Empathetic are some of the words I would use to describe James Roberts

My son was arrested for possession of marijuana in February and the whole experience was shocking and surreal to say the least. No one in the family had ever been in this kind of trouble before and the experience was foreign and difficult to maneuver through. When they say that the justice system ...is confusing and slow, they are not kidding. James and his associates were understanding and reassuring throughout ever step of the process which means a lot to a family going through this type of situation. There are no words to describe the feeling when they are reassuring you that things will be ok. That is exactly what a parent wants to hear especially when they ring true afterwards. I would highly recommend James Roberts (Scott Palmer and team) for any family going through a difficult legal situation.

Posted by Felisha | May 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney Ever!!!!

He got me 4yrs probation while already on parole...im on parole for 4 years and got arrested for poss<1g...my parole did not get violated and James Roberts was able to get me probation for the poss charge...no jail time..I highly recommend Mr. Roberts he really cares about whats going on with you and... fights for you...

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2014 - 2017

Deputy Public Defender, Colorado State Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2012

Certified Student Attorney, Sacramento County Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2013

Certified Student Attorney, Federal Public Defender, Eastern Dist. Of Ca

Associations

2018 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

2018 - Present

Dallas Trial Lawyers Association

Education

2013

University of The Pacific, Mcgeorge School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2009

University of Texas

B.S. Advertising

Languages

English

Spanish

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