James Roy Dickinson

James Roy Dickinson

also known as Jim Dickinson

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Redlands, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury ... +9 more

1200 California Street, Suite 260, Redlands, CA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Car Accident 15%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.

15%
Family 15%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.

15%
Personal Injury 15%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

15%
Child Custody 10%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 7%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

7%
Alimony 5%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.

5%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.

5%
Motorcycle Accident 3%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

3%
Wrongful Death 3%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

3%
Brain Injury 2%

Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Intentional Torts, Etc.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of James R. Dickinson

1200 California Street, Suite 260, Redlands, CA, 92374

Law Offices of James R. Dickinson

4129 Main Street, Suite 301, Riverside, CA, 92501

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James Roy Dickinson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 30 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by David | January 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my life

I met James through Jim glick. On meeting James I was very comfortable talking with him he was like a big brother who understood what I was going through my wife was trying to do me great harm but with his consultation I put him on the case he made my life a lot safer I'm definitely more peaceful onc...e I gave him the job he took me through everything explained it to me helped me with it and did such a great job of keeping me informed and on top of everything step by step we made it through very difficult situation he probably saved my life or saved me from jail for life.. he did his job like a true professional and at the end of it would not even take a tip he returned all unused money to me I got to know him as a very good person . And a good friend.. I wood very gratefully give him 10 Stars and would recommend him to everyone in need very compassionate very understanding and most of all very helpful and patient thank you very much James for your service

Posted by Cory | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

After talking with a few different attorneys in our area I decided to met with James Dickinson for a consultation and knew afterwards I wanted to hire him for my case. James was very professional, attentive, and kept in constant contact to make sure I was aware of exactly what is to be expected eac...h step of the way . James handled everything in a timely matter and ended up getting my case dropped . I couldn’t be happier with the way he handled every detail of my case I would HIGHLY recommend James to anyone looking for exceptional representation .

Posted by Bryan | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Young and Not Afraid

Mr.Dickinson represented me in a case where I was falsely arrested by a local sherrifs department. The arresting officers came up with a list of bogus charges looking to try and pin ANYTHING on me. In court, Mr.Dickinson showed how silly the charges were and how sloppy the officer was. Mr.Dickinson d...id his due diligence and made sure all paperwork and explorations were filed properly. Thus, case was entirely dismissed. Additionally, after the case I needed information for an unlawful arrest lawsuit against said officers and he complied and offered his fullest efforts. I would recommend to anyone I know.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

BEST CRIMINAL ATTORNEY IN CHICO

Recently needed the help of legal council. Mr. Dickinson was excellent! He provided superior guidance, not sugar coating the situation. Explained how the law could potentially affect me professionally and personally and outlined all the potential pitfalls ensuring I was properly prepared for whateve...r the outcome was. I would highly recommend Mr. Dickinson. He is highly competent with superb knowledge of the law and above all extremely honest and forthcoming. He continuously communicated clearly and regularly and was reachable anytime and because of his delicate and strategic approach the DA decided not to press charges and the case was dismissed. Call Mr. Dickinson if you need an outstanding attorney on your side who will fight for you in the most pure and honest way. He is definitely my lawyer of choice for all legal matters moving forward. It was an honor meeting Mr. Dickinson and because of his help my professional career and personal life was not affected (Thank God).

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He kept me motivated and confident to fight when I was losing hope.

James was the first lawyer I've had the need to work with and I'm glad I did so. My case should have been a minor and quick deal but because it was pushed to a difficult courthouse with an even more difficult DA that refused to make a deal, it turned into a much larger ordeal. The DA was dragging t...his case on for over a year and making legal threats to my family. The pressure was almost pushing me to the cracking point but Jim's words kept me going until a deal was finally made. We were preparing to take the case to court and I am confident that Jim could have gotten the charges completely dropped but for the sake of my family, I made the decision myself to make a deal instead. But it's thanks to Jim that I was able to hold out to that point. He's a bit pricey for someone without much savings but I don't regret hiring him.

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James Roy Dickinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Dineros

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Dickinson since law school, and he is well versed in criminal defense as well as defense of civil matters. He is a hard worker and dedicated individual."

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Mike Aleali

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known James for quite some time now I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand his knowledge and passion for the law. He is a wonderful attorney and is highly recommended."

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Jay Razzouk

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is my go-to-guy for family law matters and civil litigation in general. Though Jim is humble, he's also one of the smartest attorneys I know. He also has exceptional judgment that allows him to wisely navigate those tough decisions lawyers and their clients must often face. I can always trust that clients I refer to Jim will be treated with dignity and compassion. He has the biggest heart of any attorney I know. I can tell he pours his soul into each case he takes, earnestly desiring to secure the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Dickinson are consistently accurate, full of analysis and are customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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James Moore

Family lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is a sharp lawyer who has excellent trial skills and a keen ability for legal research and analysis. He and I had a mutual client and I was very impressed with the work he did for the client, and he got the client an excellent result after a lengthy trial. Jim not only works hard and cares about his clients, but he is a good person too."

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Amir Soleimanian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Knudsen

Unknown lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Dickinson provides a wealth of a knowledge. I am happy to endorse him."

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Sarah Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Dickinson as a colleague in the criminal defense arena. He has developed a passion and caring for criminal defense and for those in his community as a whole. I believe that he has achieved great results for his clients and I certainly endorse his work."

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Richard Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Few criminal defense attorneys represent their clients with the same zealous advocacy and exceptional legal service that Mr. Dickinson provides. He is a valuable asset to the legal community and I'm proud to endorse him."

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Michael Hulshof

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Santos

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and diligent, reliable both in court, and out."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kareem Ramadan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Dickinson personally for many years and I strongly endorse him for his excellent criminal defense skills. He has the confidence and experience to handle the toughest cases. I would trust Mr. Dickenson with any legal matter."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is dedicated, highly-skilled and an awesome defense advocate! I endorse him"

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Paul McConnell

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Roy Dickinson is the man to see. Tremendous lawyer who can help you."

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Hong Lyu

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Dickinson is very professional and approachable. He zealously protects the rights of his clients and gets outstanding results. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sam Israels

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney James Dickinson. He is very active in the Avvo legal community assisting individuals seeking advice. He is an asset to our profession."

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Eric Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney James Dickinson is well respected in the legal community as he is an outstanding advocate for his clients and very knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

N/A

Moot Court Traveling Team- HNBA 17th Annual Nat'l Comp, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Peer Assistance & Support Scholar, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Law Review Staff, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Dean's List, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Law Review Editorial Board, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

CALI Award, Trial Advocacy, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Dean's List, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Peer Assistance & Support System Scholar, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Best Respondent's Brief, Moot Court Honors, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Paul Egly Endowed Scholarship, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Certificate of Achievement in Legal Research, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Honors, Cum Laude, University of La Verne College of Law

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Peer Assistance & Support System Scholar, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Dean's List, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Law Review Editorial Board, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

CALI Award, Advanced Legal Research, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

CALI Award, Constitutional Issues Seminar, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

CALI Award, Property Seminar, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

Pro Bono/Public Service Award, University of La Verne College of Law

N/A

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

N/A

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

N/A

Honors, Cum Laude, La Sierra University

Associations

2024 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2024 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

2024 - Present

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Member

Education

N/A

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

N/A

La Sierra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2023

Claremont McKenna College Regional Mock Trial Tournament

Mock Trial Competition (Judge/Scorer)

2018

Adventist Attorneys Association Conference

Presenter For Assigned Topic

2016

San Bernardino Legal Aid's Expungement Clinic

Presenter For Featured Topic

2016

San Bernardino Legal Aid's Expungement Clinic

Presenter For Featured Topic

2016

Appellate Advocacy, University of La Verne College of Law

Appellate Advocacy Final (Judge/Scorer)

2015

Mock Trial Competition, Riverside County Bar Association

Mock Trial Competition (Scorer)

2013

Mock Trial Competition, Riverside County Bar Association

Mock Trial Competition (Scorer)

2013

Introduction to Law, La Sierra University

Legal Procedure

2012

HNBA's 17th Annual Moot Court Competition

Constitutionality of GPS Tracking

Publications

2012

University of La Verne Law Review Editorial Board

2011

University of La Verne Law Review Editorial Board

2010

University of La Verne Law Review Staff

Languages

English

Activity

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