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James Roy Dickinson
also known as Jim Dickinson
About James
Biography
Attorney James R. Dickinson fights for justice. He provides personalized service to each of his clients and works tirelessly to achieve desired results. Mr. Dickinson has received a number of awards for his service & work [see below]. Call the Law Offices of James R. Dickinson today to set a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
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
67 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (30)
Lawsuits & Disputes (15)
Expungement (4)
Family (3)
Litigation (3)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (3)
Divorce & Separation (2)
Drug Crime (2)
Business (1)
Child Custody (1)
Child Support (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
DUI & DWI (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Juvenile (1)
Real Estate (1)
Violent Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (46)
Advocacy (39)
Recommendation (32)
Professionalism (25)
Communication Style (19)
General Knowledge (19)
Cost of Services (15)
Character & Conduct (12)
Practice Area Knowledge (11)
Responsiveness (11)
Trustworthiness (10)
Compassion (9)
Punctuality (4)
Free Consultations (1)
Payment Plans (1)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
5. “Highly Skilled Attorney Who Made All the Difference
Mr. Dickinson was exactly the attorney I needed at a critical time. He was highly professional, with excellent communication skills, and he kept me consistently informed and updated throughout the entire process. Mr. Dickinson is extremely knowledgeable, yet he explained everything in clear, straigh...
Posted by John | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing lawyer!
I'm pleased to write this review for James Dickinson. During 2022 I was in the legal fight of my life for the protection of my children. I had a family lawyer on my side, but the next step was a restraining order. While James initial evaluation and questions regarding my case seemed very direct, they...
Posted by Ryan | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Defendant for dog bite
Jim was a great attorney he took my case even though it was not his field of expertise. He took the time to research, build my case, and keep cost in mind. Even times when he was sick or had a family loss he was there when I needed him. We ended up winning mostly due to his persistence I would recomm...
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...
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...
James Roy Dickinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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"Mr. Dickinson provides a wealth of a knowledge. I am happy to endorse him."
"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."
"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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"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working and diligent, reliable both in court, and out."
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"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."
"James is dedicated, highly-skilled and an awesome defense advocate! I endorse him"
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. James Roy Dickinson is the man to see. Tremendous lawyer who can help you."
"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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"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
Honors
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
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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
N/A
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 AssociationMember
2024 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2024 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaMember
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaMember
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Bifurcation of marital status
10 Jul 2025
Q&A
If someone is video recording me on the street .can i use a flashlight and point the light at the camera lens
10 Jul 2025
Q&A
My daughter has physically abused me but I did not report it. This happened in 2024.
10 Jul 2025