James L. Bourque

James L. Bourque

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Juvenile

507 West 10th Street, Austin, TX

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

Mr.Bourque represents clients accused of misdemeanor and felony offense in Travis, Williamson and Hays County. Visit our website at [email protected]

30 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 40%

As a former prosecutor for the City of Austin, Mr. Bourque has thorough knowledge of traffic related offenses. Paying a ticket can cause your license to be suspended and hundreds of dollars in reinstatement fees. Conact our offense or visit our website at [email protected]

30 years | 5,000 cases

40%
Juvenile Law 20%

As a former Administrative Law Judge for the Texas Juvenile Justice Center, Mr. Bourque understands the long term consequences for a juvenile accused of a crime. Contact our office for free consultation.

30 years | 200 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Bourque Law Firm

507 West 10th Street, Austin, TX, 78701

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James L. Bourque's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Alessandra | March 04, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer!

James and his assistant have been amazing over the years! Helping me at every turn keep my record clean and my insurance low! Thank you y'all! Such a great team!

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James L. Bourque's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Madison

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known James for over 12 years and have seen his work in criminal defense arena and I know that he provides very sound legal counsel and takes care of his clients. James is a former prosecutor and understands the ins and outs of criminal law and the general litigation arena."

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Kevin Madison

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

1996 - 2012

Attorney, Bourque Law Firm

Associations

2014 - Present

Individual Rights and Responsibility Section

Member

Education

1996

Texas Tech School of Law

Doctorate in Jurisprudence

Languages

English

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