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James Richard Boyd

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Canyon Lake, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

30113 Point Marina Dr, Canyon Lake, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2001

Location

Walker Trial Lawyers

30113 Point Marina Dr, Canyon Lake, CA, 92587-7410

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James Richard Boyd's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marisa | June 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Great lawyer

James is a good lawyer i would definitely hire for myself and family he got my bf a great deal

Posted by robert | January 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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not a good lawyer

James Boyd was my lawyer but I fired him because he never called me back and never gave me a discovery nor police report never and I've had him over a year on my case he never filed motions never sent private investigator to investigate anything or or to question any of the witnesses on my behalf h...e did nothing I asked for my money back and started cussing at me so I ask the courts to let him go cuz he wanted me to take a deal at the preliminary hearing but never told me where this strategy was or any kind of deals that I can take why would I take a deal for something I I'm not guilty of. I have never in over a year been to his office the only time I seen him was at court the only time I talk to him is that Court briefly and he wants me to take a deal what kind of lawyer does that then I asked him for half of my money back and starts cussing at me telling me that I was way under charged but I paid what he asked of me .he always showed up to court late.

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Russell Handy

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I don't do criminal defense. But I have had several clients over the years that have needed criminal defense work and I worked with James Boyd to take care of those clients. He is fantastic. His knowledge of the system, his knowledge of the angles and his excellent courtroom demeanor was fantastic."

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Mark Potter

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. James handles serious criminal defense matters and cares deeply about his clients and his work. James does an excellent job negotiating deals when possible and is a great trial lawyer as well. James has real gift when it comes to persuading judges and juries to his point of view."

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Experience

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2001.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2001

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

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Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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Western State Univ

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Western State University, San Diego

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