James Martin Silva

James Martin Silva

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Long Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Unknown

111 W. Ocean Blvd, Fourth Floor, Long Beach, CA

About James

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 99%

Medical Marijuana Defense; Prop 215 & Medical Marijuana Program Act Consultation; Compliance with California State, County and Local Ordinances Regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Mobile Retail Outlets, Store Fronts and Permits; General Criminal Defense. Professor of Law at Oaksterdam University (Oakland Campus). National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Legal Committee Member. Cannabis Law Reform Lectures.

29 years

99%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Location

The Law Office of James M. Silva

111 W. Ocean Blvd, Fourth Floor, Long Beach, CA, 90802

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James Martin Silva's Reviews

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Posted by Ethan Sommer | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Cannabis Law

Very smart, passionate about the injustice of the Drug War

I have worked with James a few times in the past on work related to medical cannabis. I have also had the exciting experience to see James in an actual trial. Here's how it basically went down: the prosecution was dumbfounded by James's preparedness and quick thinking, resulting in the Judge dismis...sing the case on grounds that the prosecution was basically unprepared. He played a complicated procedural trick and it worked. It was super cool to watch it unfold.

Posted by Jennifer | October 09, 2012 | Criminal Defense

GRATEFUL

I heard of James Silva through a friend that he represented. When a different friend of mine was arrested , I immediately called James and left him a message. James returned my call promptly. Not only did James take the time to answer my questions but he took the time to call the jail where m...y friend was incarcerated to find out more details. I was so impressed by James's concern, consideration and time, that I felt the need to give him the BEST review!! I cannot express enough the thanks and respect I have for him. He is a man with true integrity!!! YOU CANNOT GO WRONG WITH JAMES SILVA!!!! (please note that james did not handle my criminal defense matter but the way this web site is set up, i could not change that. However if I need to hire someone it would be James Silva... I just really wanted to express how impressed and thankful I was for him...so, THANK YOU JAMES!!!)

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Steven Sandler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Silva has been a colleague for over 20 years. His dedication to his clients and their causes is unrivaled. Mr. Silva has a special ability to think outside the box to get extraordinary results in challenging situations. I would recommend him without hesitation or reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of James M. Silva

Associations

1997 - 2013

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Legal Committee Member

Education

N/A

Pepperdine Univ SOL

law

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Spanish

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