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

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Sex Crime

Simply The Best

I was charged with sexual assault of a minor. I hired a lawyer who strung me along for a year and half with false hopes and lies. I realized I better do something so I called Mr. Burnham and from the first phone call to the first visit to his office I knew I had made the right decision. Mr. Burnha...m is a no BS straight shooting honest man. His team worked my case until they got the best possible outcome, advising and communicating to me honestly all along the way. I went from possible jail time to 5 years deferred probation. My advise if you get charged do not mess around call Mr. Burnham !

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 | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Jim Burnham's Relentless Representation Saved My Career

Jim Burnham’s Relentless Representation Saved My Career I was arrested while I was enrolled in ROTC at my university. Because of my arrest, I was at risk of being expelled from ROTC, losing my scholarship, and having to pay back my tuition for previous years if my case was not dismissed. Jim Burnh...am saved me from this devastating outcome. After one quick call, I was in Mr. Burnham’s office telling him everything that happened. Mr. Burnham wrote down every word I spoke and assured me that he was going to try to get my case dismissed. When I heard that I said to myself, “Dismissed? That would save me!”. Sticking to his word, Mr. Burnham relentlessly worked toward that goal, even during quarantine! He got my case dismissed in time for me to stay in ROTC and keep my military career on track. Jim Burnham showed that he cared about me and my situation. I can honestly say that Jim Burnham saved my military career. He proved why he is known as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Burnham is an AMAZING lawyer

Mr Burnham is an amazing lawyer. I was accused by my previous employer, which was a fairly large public company, of embezzlement/grand theft in the ballpark of almost half a million dollars. I was terrified. Thanks to Jim, I was NEVER arrested, NEVER charged, NEVER called by a police officer and avoi...ded prosecution altogether. His advice and counsel was sound and correct every time. I estimate he put in 300+ hours on my case, so I was lucky that he charged a flat fee. I received an update every day and he never made me feel like he was not on my side. His reputation alone opened so many doors for my case and allowed us to settle without any legal fuss. We worked out a payment plan that was incredible – I could actually afford it. If you are facing charges, you need a lawyer. Don’t risk jail time or being pulled away from your family. With lawyers, you get what you pay for. What I paid for got me an honest, HARD WORKING, INCREDIBLE lawyer. Do not settle for cheap. Do you research on Mr. Burnham, then HIRE HIM. My case was in Dallas county.

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.

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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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