Name: James Edward Mcnamara
Address: 14401 Sylvan St Ste 106, Van Nuys, CA, 91401, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 250-350 per hour
Rating: 5.0

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We represent clients in criminal matters of all types felony and misdemeanor matters. This firm has done so for many years.

36 years | 7,500 cases

50%

Child Abuse 10%

Prior court appointed counsel for Juv. Depend. Matters involving DCFS. Only handle private matters since 2000.

36 years | 7,500 cases

10%

Child Support 10%

Helping clients obtain support and dealing in cases to reduce support as well. Also handling visitation disputes and custody disputes.

26 years | 800 cases

10%

Trusts 7%

We guide you though the process of creating and setting p a living trust or other appropriate estate planning documents.

36 years | 400 cases

Juvenile Law 6%

Prior court appointed counsel in these courts for over 14 years, now only private matters since 2000.

36 years | 7,500 cases

DUI and DWI 5%

Numerous cases handling DUI with both the court and the DMV

36 years | 500 cases

Divorce and Separation 5%

Handling all matters involving dissolution and separation matters

26 years | 500 cases

Domestic Violence 5%

Handling these matters often involves a cross over between criminal matters, DCFS, family law matters and sometimes civil disputes. These are my specialty.

36 years | 500 cases

Appeals 2%

Handeling select matters over the years and in the past was a court appointed appellate counsel CAP.

32 years | 100 cases

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

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Location

Law Offices of James Edward Mcnamara

14401 Sylvan St Ste 106, Van Nuys, CA, 91401

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5.0 /5.0

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James Edward Mcnamara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Taylor House

Appeals lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Vincent Davis

Domestic violence lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. James is one of the best criminal defense lawyers I know in this business. He is a top notch professional and he truly care about his clients."

Diana Aizman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Grace Ayers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with attorney James McNamara on several matters, and I could not be more impressed. He is sharp, thorough, and incredibly well-versed in the areas of law he practices. I fully endorse this lawyer."

Antonio Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James McNamara is a down to earth attorney. He is very approachable and hardworking attorney. I endorset his lawyer's work."

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Diana Aizman

Criminal defense lawyer

Vincent Davis

Juvenile law lawyer

Experience

Rating: 7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Senior Partner, McNamara & McNamara

2000 - 2002

Senior Partner, McNamara and Massey, LLC

1993 - 2000

Court Appointed Counsel on WIC 317 Panel, Law offices of James E. McNamara, Esq.

1990 - 1993

Associate, Law offices of James Gallo

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk, Santa Cruz Public Defenders Office

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Associations

2002 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

International Criminal Defence Attorneys Association

Active Member

1993 - 2003

Juvenile Courts Bar Association, LACBA

Member

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Education

N/A

University of La Verne College of Law

law

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California St Univ Northridge

undergraduate

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Languages

Spanish

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Legal Answers

Q&A

Restraining order evasion

30 Jan 2013

Q&A

I have to surrender to LA County jail for a 2 week sentence starting 2/1/13. How much of my sentence am I likely to do?

29 Jan 2013

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Hit and run, minimal damage. Can I be arrested or get Jail time? clean record, and 1st ever offense.

18 Jan 2013

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