James Frank Pokorny

James Frank Pokorny

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Aviation

1010 Second Avenue., Suite 2400, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 48 years

State: California

Acquired: 1977

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Law Offices of James F. Pokorny

1010 Second Avenue., Suite 2400, San Diego, CA, 92101

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James Frank Pokorny's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Rod | April 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding and experienced attorney

Mr. Pokorny guided me through the darkest days of my life. I was facing years in prison and he was able to get me no custody at all. He was honest with me from the beginning of the case all the way to sentencing and he never lost focus of my case due to the length of it being 2 years. James understan...ding of the law and his attention to detail is unmatched, which was evident during my sentencing compared to the other attorneys that had no game plan and strategy. The biggest thing that stood out with Mr, Pokorny was his caring, honest, dependability and accountability characteristics. My family and friends were highly impressed by his performance at my sentencing. One more thing that blew me away during my sentencing was he blamed himself and took responsibility for some events that happened during the case. I can't thanks him enough for what he has done for me and my family. I was blessed to have an attorney like him on my side.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best in Town! Felony Drug Charge Dismissed!

Jim is the epitome of an excellent and trustworthy attorney. I was charge with a felony drug possession and Jim was able to get the charge entirely dismissed. Regardless of the results, Jim demonstrated throughout the case why he is considered to be one of the top criminal defense attorneys in San ...Diego. (I am so thankful that a good friend of mine recommended me to Jim or my case may have had a much different result.) His legal skills and relationship with the Judges in San Diego cannot be understated. The minute he walks in the courtroom the judges give him respect and take his arguments seriously. His seemed to know everyone at court and his relationship with the judges is simply invaluable. Finally, Jim's ability to cross-examine witnesses (i.e., the cops who were testifying against me) was incredible to watch. Jim is so comfortable in the Court room and it paid off tremendously in my case. Jim is also the ultimate professional and sincerely cares about his client (at least it was clear to me that he personally cared about my case and the impact a conviction was going to have on my life). He went above and beyond making sure me and my family knew what the entire legal process was going to entail. He made sure my wife and I were comfortable with the process and decisions that were being made. I would not hesitate to recommend Jim to anyone who is facing a criminal charge.

Posted by Josh | March 05, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Best Attorney if in a Bind in San Diego

Last Year I was charged with a DUI in San Diego and my whole world stopped on a dime. I had no knowledge of the court or law and was scared out of my mind. Someone suggested Mr. Pokorny and his law office to help me through the process. I called and from that point on they were very helpful and knowl...edgable in keeping me on track with the law and out of trouble. The price for retainment was very affordable and the whole team was on my side to help me in the best way possible. If it had not been for the Law offices of Mr. Pokorny I would have spent time in jail lost alot of money and had extreme headaches over the whole thing. When my job didnt allow me to be in court they were right there to represent me in court. Thank You to Mr. Pokorny, Eric bruner, and especially there Sceretary Michelle without you guys I would have failed. I strongly suggest Mr. Pokorny for any of your attorney needs. Thank You so much.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Professional, Knowledgeable, Well known and respected attorney at the courthouse

After been charged with possession for sale of almost 200 pounds of MJ, I interviewed at least 10 different criminal attorneys, at the end Mr. Pokorny stood out for many reasons such as professionalism, knowledgeable, I felt he was treating me with great respect, I felt he saw me as a human being not... as a criminal, and bottom line I felt I could trust him with my life and my family's future, not to mention his awesome team backing him up. During the process I felt safe knowing that I had him on my side, he was always ready for any challenges we faced and always had a solution and that made a big difference. Bottom line, he gets results DONE, he got me a misdemeanor, simple possession and probation - NO JAIL TIME! Thank you Mr. Pokorny!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Drug Conspiracy Case (Federal)

I have gotten to know Mr. Pokorny very well over the the last three years since my case began. Mr. Pokorny has guided me through every step of the way from having me out with my family within 3 days of arrest (in a federal case thats very impressive) to laying out a road map of how my case would pan... out and he has yet to be mistaken. I feel extremely confident in my case and more importantly my lawyer. Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney is such a hard decision considering this individual has your life in his hands. I trusted him and continue to trust him in handling my life. If you are reading this, know that if you are looking for a Criminal Defense Attorney that is second to none and one you can trust Mr. Pokorny is who you want on your side when fighting a criminal case.

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James Frank Pokorny's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence."

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Adam Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"He's one of the most well known and best in the field. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Carr

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is number one on my list when I have a client who needs a criminal defense lawyer."

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Erik Bruner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable attorneys I know. He has taken on every kind of case there is and is extremely successful for his clients. A hard worker who produces results. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Christoph

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for about 30 years, and he is an outstanding attorney who works very hard to achieve the best results for his clients."

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Jeremy Evans

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jim has the highest ethics and ability to represent clients. A pleasure to work with and very well respected in the community."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Tatyana Edwards

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pokorny is one of the best attorneys in San Diego. He is a super lawyer with extensive experience who is capable of resolving the most complex criminal matters and save clients from the seemingly hopeless situations where they are about to be deported. I would highly recommend Mr. Pokorny to anyone seeking to put their life on the right track and remain in the U.S."

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Anahita Hasheminejad

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jim Pokorny on many Criminal Defense and Civil/Aviation matters for over two years. He is an excellent attorney who makes every effort for his clients and maintains a relationship of trust and honesty that is necessary for successful legal representation. I am a solo practitioner and Mr. Pokorny has assisted me many times in my practice, providing me with the guidance that only his experience of over thirty years could provide. I have referred my friends to Mr. Pokorny for legal representation and would gladly do so in the future."

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Richard Feuerstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is passionate in his work. He works very hard for his clients and gets excellent results. Not only have i worked with him in cases, but I have referred many clients to him over the years. He follows up with status reports, keeps the client informed, and helps achieve the best possible outcome."

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Giacomo Behar

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the best criminal defense (and aviation!) lawyers in CA & most likely in the nation! Whenever we have an almost impossible to solve unjust conviction case, we recommend our immigrant clients to seek Jim's help. He'll turn earth and hell upside down, but will get the job done!!"

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Marc Mabile

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with attorney James Pokorny for the past 21 years. He has an excellent reputation in the legal community and he is a talented and skillful trial lawyer. If I or any family member or close friend were ever in trouble with the law, he would be the first person I would contact."

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Crystal Erlandson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with James Pokorny as a contract attorney for the last five years. James has been an invaluable resource and mentor to me as a new attorney. I have seen first hand how James treats his clients with dignity and respect in every case, big or small. He will give straightforward, accurate legal advice and zealously advocate for his clients no matter what challenges a case may bring. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to learn from James Pokorny and highly recommend his services to anyone who might find themselves charged with a crime. Whether it's a misdemeanor DUI or a federal felony any anything in between, James Pokorny will protect your rights and fight for the best possible resolution of your case."

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Janice Mulligan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for over 20 years. He is brilliant, hard working and ethical. He helped a family member of mine and he did an outstanding job.I strongly recommend him."

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William Christoph

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Bailey

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Anahita Hasheminejad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tatyana Edwards

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer

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Janice Mulligan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

San Diego Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

San Diego Super Lawyer, San Diego Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Finalist, San Diego County "Top Attorneys", The Daily Transcript

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Officer, Law Offices of James F. Pokorny

Associations

2005 - Present

San Diego Inn of Court

Member, Board of Directors

1989 - Present

Lawyer-Pilots Bar Associatoin

Member

1977 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

State Bar of California, Law Practice Management and Technology Section

Executive Committee

San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyers Club

Member

San Diego County Bar Association, Aviation Law Section

Past Chair

San Diego Municipal Court

Judge Pro Tempore

2010 - 2011

San Diego Inns of Court

President

1999 - 2000

Lawyer Pilots Bar Association

Past President

1994 - 1994

Who's Who Among Oustanding Americans in 1994

Member

1991 - 1992

State Bar of California, Law Practice Management and Technology Section

Past Chair

1987 - 1988

Consumer Attorney Association of San Diego

Former Board of Directors

1985 - 1986

California State Bar

Board of Govenors

1984 - 1988

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Former Member

1983 - 1986

California Young Lawyers Association

Board Member

Education

1975

UC Hastings COL

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Univ of California San Diego

undergraduate

Publications

1993

Dicta "The Real Truth About Air Crash Litigation",

1992

Practice Guide (The Rutter Group) "California Practice Guide: Law Practice Management"

1991

State Bar of California, "The Law and Mr. Finnegan"

Languages

English

Spanish

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