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James L. Story
also known as Jim Story
About James
Biography
I have more than 20 years of litigation experience. Six of those years were as a prosecutor with the Nueces County District Attorney's Office. I started in Justice of the Peace Court, moved on to Misdemeanor's and then finally to Felony court. This experience was invaluable as I learned how to evaluate, develop and prosecute cases. In 2005 I transitioned into private practice with my law firm in Corpus Christi. I now handle criminal and family law cases. My years of service in the DA's office and my work since leaving allows me to effectively represent my clients in trial courts around the state. I enjoy helping good people caught in bad situations. My firm has offices in Corpus Christi and Houston. Check our firm website at for more information and FAQ videos.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
28 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
26 years
Family
20%
26 years
DUI and DWI
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 28 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
McLemore, Reddell & Story, P.L.L.C.
102 N. Staples Street, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
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James L. Story's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Daniel Garcia | August 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best of the best in Texas Period!
Mr story has been helping me with legal advice. As well as being hired for his services to defend me! As with all the other 5 star ⭐️ reviews for this man, I will go on to say that it is all true. He knows his stuff, from getting the facts straight, his relentless ambition to make sure the justice sy...
Posted by No name | July 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
For one every single attorney can be court-appointed
Well this attorney is court appointed to my significant other and no he does not return any phone calls and this is on a court appointed case but it doesn't matter if your court appointed or you're paid you still have the responsibility of representing your client still have not heard anything back f...
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Took my money and didn't do anything to earn it
I hired this man to defend me in a case, I paid $5k for a retainer. Before even getting anywhere near trial or even getting discovery he was suggesting plea bargains. I decided this was not the lawyer for me and went with someone else. I asked for my money to be refunded but he never gave anything ba...
Posted by Suzi | December 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU MAKE A HIGE MISTAKE
I hired James "Jim" to represent me on a first time possession charge ( under 2 grams). Should of got 2 years probation max. James came with his "best plea" deal of 6 years probation. He is working with the judge. Now I get to pay for 6 whole years. They charged me all sorts of fines, took my car and...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
So far a horrible experience!
I retained him and it take forever for him to respond! I’ve waited over 30 days for him to respond to an email- then I have to call and track him down. I started this process in January and it’s now July. No updates unless I track him down! It’s been a horrible situation. Now what do I do??? I alread...
James L. Story's Lawyer Endorsements
"James is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"James is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Story. He is a highly qualified DUI attorney."
"I have been on both sides of the aisle on cases with Mr. Story. He was a good prosecutor and he is an excellent defense attorney."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a very smart, savvy lawyer who can handle all varieties of criminal matters with expertise and experience from prior success."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very well respected lawyer who represents his clients very well."
"To be sure, James knows the practice of criminal law. He is a former prosecutor, and the experience on both sides is invaluable when it comes to evaluating cases and getting great results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who
2017
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
20 Year Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Top Contributor 2015 Criminal Defense, Avvo
1989
Good Conduct Medal, United States Army
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, McLemore, Reddell & Story, P.L.L.C.
1999 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Nueces County District Attorney
Associations
2016 - Present
Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Corpus Christi Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1999 - 2005
Texas District and County Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Texas v L. Bachman
No Charged by District Attorney
State of Texas v Roselinda O.
Reduced to Misdemeanor Class B
State of Texas v. H.M.
Dismissed
State of Texas v. F.B.
Dismissed Day of Trial
State of Texas v. Salazar
Continued on probation for another year.
State of Texas v. D. Hernandez
Dismissed Day of Trial
State of Texas v. Ali Ward
Case no charged and client released from jail
State of Texas v. Jose C.
Felony dropped to Deferred probation on Misdemeanor
State of Texas v. Eric Frieze
Case Dismissed
Education
1996
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1993
University of Texas at Arlington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2002
Criminal Law Class Presentation
Criminal Law
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Question about disclosing job to PO later than I should have. Please help I am scared out of my mind.
22 Mar 2019
Q&A
What do I pled when I go to court for a mic ticket?
19 Mar 2019
Q&A
Can I record my appointments with my p.o. without breaking any laws?
05 Dec 2015