Jim Burnham

Jim Burnham represented me during a federal investigation for selling counterfeit products. Due to Jim beginning to work on the case in the early stages, I was never arrested and was put in a pre-trial diversion program. I was then placed on probation for twelve months, but Jim got me an early releas...e of probation after only ten months. I was so lucky that a friend recommended Jim to me. I could not ask for a better lawyer! Jim’s great efforts, experience, and professionalism are highly appreciated!

I was investigated in 2015 by the federal government for a charge of False Statement to Obtain Federal Employee's Compensation. Jim Burnham fought hard on my behalf until I was offered the best possible outcome. I didn't go to jail, and Jim's vast knowledge of the legal system got my offense reduced ...from a felony to a misdemeanor. My understanding is that such a result in cases like mine is incredibly rare. Jim Burnham is a wonderful attorney and I couldn't be happier with the result that he obtained for me.

I am thankful I hired Jim Burnham as my lawyer. He not only believed in me, but he was dedicated to my innocence. Jim Burnham spent long hours working hard on my case. I was charged with a two count federal indictment, including one count of obstruction of justice and one count of tampering with a... witness by the IRS in federal court in Dallas. The IRS secretly videotaped me as I was talking to a witness and they said I was obstructing justice. My first lawyer scared me into pleading guilty, when I told the judge I was not guilty; the judge gave me a new trial. I then decided to hire Jim Burnham as my lawyer for my federal jury trial because I did not believe I had done anything wrong. After a week-long jury trial, I was found not guilty by a jury on all counts, even though the judge outside the presence of the jury stated, in open court to the news media, and everyone in attendance that “any jury that finds this woman innocent needs to have their head examined.” I am told that 98.5% of all of those tried in federal court go to prison. Jim Burnham put me in the 1.5% of people that did not go to prison. Jim Burnham has won more federal trials in federal court than most lawyers have tried. Jim Burnham is a lawyer that truly cares about his clients. You’re lucky to have Jim Burnham as your trial lawyer.

When you are faced with Federal charges and need a qualified first rate lawyer it is most important to hire a true professional that has a proven track record for discovery, negotiation and trial. I was fortunate to have Jim Burnham represent me in my personal jury trial. The seven (7) Federal cha...rges against me were count 1 conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, False Statements and Bank Fraud; count 2 through 6- False Statement; count 7 Bank Fraud and that all 7 counts were NOT GUILTY. Mr. Burnham did an outstanding job in each step of the judicial process.

I was charged in Federal Court in Lafayette, Louisiana, of bank fraud, wire fraud and mail fraud. The jury trial lasted for four weeks, and I was found innocent and acquitted of all charges. I am completely convinced that I would have been found guilty had it not been for my lawyer, Mr. Jim Burnham.... He is very knowledgable of the law, court procedure, presentation, and fight tenaciously for what he considers right and Just. Me and my family can never repay Jim Burnham for saving me during that very long and stressful trial. I probably would have served some jail time had Jim Burnham not been my lawyer.