Jim Burnham

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Jim Burnham

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 57 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

6116 N Central Expy Ste 515, Dallas, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jim

Biography

Former Prosecutor. Trial Lawyer Of The Year. Federal & State Criminal Cases.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Federal Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2016 2015
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 57 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1968

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jim Burnham

6116 N Central Expy Ste 515, Dallas, TX, 75206-5133

jburnhamlaw.com/

Jim Burnham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joseph | May 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Want the best?

You want the best there is? Then you want Jim Burnham. Worth every penny, the man gets the job done in a way that you can unreservedly trust — while you see to the rest of your life. His experience, people skills, thorough orientation and follow-through are beyond compare. The man epitomizes Texas.... My case was DWI. Come what may, I knew from the beginning that I was in good hands. His reputation preceded him, and his approach did not disappoint. Throughout, he took the time to explain my options. His advice to me through thick and thin amounts to bonus personal mentoring I will bring with me moving forward. It’s the people skills. Lawyers are a dime a dozen. Not like Jim, though. If I were to find myself in need agin, I know to whom I’d go. Thanks to Jim’s craft, My DWI charge was. completely. dismissed. Jim had cleared this with the prosecuting attorney. That was a journey of month after painstaking hard-working month wherein Jim and his team labored without respite to provide all the needed information, coupled with the people skills I’ve never seen anyone deploy with such success. Hoping his conscientiousness will be of help to many. If you want this handled and to make a fresh start, Jim’s your man.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Feeling Blessed and Relieved

I recently went through the unfortunate and horrible mistake of allowing myself to get in serious trouble for the second time in my life. After a virtually mistake free path through 40 years of my life I managed to get a DUI at 41 then again at 49. This second DUI was scary and stressful, but I had t...he fortunate luck of being referred to Jim and I want to pay it forward for anyone else that may find themselves in the same predicament. He worked tirelessly on my case and gave me upfront and direct advice. I appreciate his efforts to know me as a person as well as my family. He did not sugar coat the things I needed to do to give myself the best possible outcome. Through his efforts and sound advice I was able to not only get no jail-time, but I was able to get a significantly reduced sentence for a second DUI that could have carried 6 months jail-time. I would highly recommend Jim and his staff for anyone that is going through the stress of a DUI and needs a top notch legal attorney on their side.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Tough Times called for a Tough Lawyer

I was charged with a felony DWI. It was my 4th. I am a United States Marine Corps Veteran who has served numerous tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Jim is an amazing lawyer. He is the reason that I received probation with no prison time for my... 4th DWI. I appreciate all the work that Jim did for me, and I will always recommend him to anyone that is looking for criminal representation. If you need an attorney who cares about you, I recommend Jim Burnham.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Attorney ever!

Jim Burnham represented me when I was charged with a DWI. The first attorney that I hired filed a Motion To Suppress, but the judge denied his motion. Then I hired Jim Burnham and he filed a Motion To Suppress and the judge granted his motion. Because of Jim Burnham’s successful Motion To Suppress... my DWI case was dismissed. I had been involved in an accident and taken to the hospital where they proceeded to draw my blood without my permission to test for alcohol. Jim Burnham worked tirelessly to get my case dismissed. Jim Burnham was always available to answer my calls, and I always felt that he had my best interest in mind the whole time. This was a hard and stressful time in my life, and Jim made sure that I did not have to spend time worrying about my legal case. I have never regretted my decision to hire Jim Burnham as my attorney, and if anyone I know ever needs a lawyer, he is the first person I would recommend.

Posted by Ray | November 13, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Very Satisifed

I was facing a DWI and hired Jim. He continued to work my case for over 18 months until we received an acquittal. Jim went above and beyond and fought hard for me until the end. I can't express how pleased I am with how Jim handled my case. He is an exceptional lawyer and works tirelessly for his cli...ents. Can't thank him enough!

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"Jim is a hard working attorney that truly cares for his clients. He will not stop until he's done everything possible within the bounds of the law to zealously defend."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Trial Lawyer of the Year, Dallas Bar Association

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2005

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2002

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2001

Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine

2001

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

N/A

ACTL, American College of Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF JIM BURNHAM

Associations

1996 - 1997

Dallas Bar Association

President

1995 - 1996

Dallas Bar Association

President-Elect

1994 - 1995

Dallas Bar Association

Vice President Activities

1993 - 1994

Dallas Bar Association

Vice President Administrative

1992 - 1993

Dallas Bar Association

Chairman

1991 - 1992

Dallas Bar Association

Vice Chair

Education

N/A

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

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

Publications

2013

Dallas District Attorney's Manual and in Trials and Related Procedures by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Extraneous Offense in a Criminal Trial

Languages

English

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