James Farragher Campbell

James Farragher Campbell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

4 Embarcadero Center., Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Campbell & DeMetrick

4 Embarcadero Center., Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA, 94111

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James Farragher Campbell's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brandi | October 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I will forever be grateful.

I owe my future to James Campbell. Like a lot of people, I was wary of lawyers and asked many questions, both about specifics of my situation and legal regulations. He was very patient with me and quickly earned my respect and confidence that I had found the best man for the job. He fought so hard fo...r me for over a year, and I absolutely believe that no one could have done a better job. What was also important to me was that he believed in my side of the story, and believed in me. I was facing criminal charges that could have destroyed my career and my family. I absolutely owe my future to this man. He looked at the situation from every possible angle and fought for me. It was a very unusual case for a DUI and we took it to trial. As a result of his experience, knowledge, expertise, and dedication, I was aquitted of all charges. I cannot express how grateful I am to this man for giving me my life back. I do not reside in California and I used this website to first locate Mr. Campbell. If you are in need of a lawyer, I absolutely believe that there is none better. He is an amazing person as well as a fantastic lawyer.

Posted by Mira | June 6, 2015

Extraordinary

Superlative: Surpassing all others. Supreme. Of very high quality. Excellence. This definition, word describes: James F Campbell, Esq. I was in need of legal assistance. I was not in a position for redo's or second chances. I had to make the right decisions immediately, to reclaim my good name and re...putation. I was wanting an attorney of the highest caliber, morals, ethics, experience, professionalism. I found all of these and more in Attorney Campbell. With the highest of accolades I am recommending his law firm.

Posted by Anne | May 19, 2013

The legal eagle that saved my nest!

Mr.Campbell assisted me in the past mos.with a very serious case. Criminal charges were brought against me and my life was about to be destroyed. Thank you for all his years of experience and complete dedication to my case and in result of that we had a very positive outcome. The legal guidance and... dedication that was delivered on my case was so superior and beyond what I thought could ever be achieved. Thank you Mr. Campbell and all your team for saving my reputation. career and ultimately my life. Words cannot express my gratitude!

Posted by Glenn | May 14, 2013

When you need things done right, go to the best.

Lets me start by saying that about 8 years ago I received a dui. At that time I didn't get legal counsel. I just did everything I was suppose to do and put it all behind me. Until recently because of my unfortunate lack of good judgement I drank and decided to drive again and received a second DUI wh...ile crossing over the Bay bridge. Let me tell you, CHP does not play around.... And neither does Mr Campbell. First and foremost I put all my faith in God and God led me to Mr Campbell. I was looking at jail time, community service, almost 2 years of Dui classes , fines, ignition interlock device (which cost lots of money also to get installed) and so on. I blew a 0.12. Mr campbell worked on the case and it was dropped down to a wet and reckless. WOW!!! The outcome of the case was a miracle, and I walked away with my dignity overcoming this. Thank you God Thank you Mr campbell

Posted by Gregory | August 17, 2010

Excellent Representation

James Campbell's knowledge is priceless. His experience with the details of the process gave me the desired results for my case. (I wish to keep details confidential.)

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James Farragher Campbell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Blythe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is a lawyer I refer cases to from my Bakersfield clients."

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Matthew Ruff

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James has more experience than most other attorneys, this counts when it comes to DUI defense."

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Phillip Price

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Victor Carmody

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been privileged to work with James Campbell for twenty years.We were two of the Founding Regents of The National College for DUI Defense,the preeminent origanization for educating over 1300 Attorney's from the United States ,and now from countries around the world. James is a noted author and much sought after speaker in the DUI defense field,and I have referred clients to him with outstanding results . I can give no higher endorsement than that I will now for my friend James Campbell ."

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Marcelino Lopez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the chance to meet Attorney James Campbell when he was presenting at Harvard Law School on DUI Defense in July 2013. His knowledge, experience and passion for DUI law and defense left a lasting impression on me. It is without hesitation I endorse Attorney Campbell for anyone facing DUI charges."

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Nors Davidson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Campbell is a founding member of the most prestigious National College for DUI defense and a first class DUI defense attorney. Exceptional attorneys like Mr. Campbell set the standard for DUI defense nation wide and is probably the most experienced and respected attorney in his field (still actively practicing) in the entire state of California. We younger DUI attorneys owe our practice to foundational work and continuing training efforts of a limited few DUI lawyers and Mr. Campbell is truly a member of this elite group."

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DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California, National Trial Lawyers

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California, National Trial Lawyers

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California, National Trial Lawyers

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California, National Trial Lawyers

2005

Life Time Achievement Award, National College for DUI Defense

Work Experience

1975 - Present

Senior Partner, Campbell & DeMetrick

Associations

2007 - 2007

American Board of Criminal Lawyers

President

1999 - 2000

National College of DUI Defense

Dean

Education

1975

Lincoln Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Summer Session

Persuading Through Professionalism

2012

American Inns of Court

Expert Witness In The Modern Trial

2011

Winter Session

Don't Let The Case Get The Better Of You

2011

State Bar of California, Litigation Section

How to Develope and Implement Your Trial Theme

2006

Winter Session

Digging Deeper: The Role of a Private Investigator

2003

Summer Session

Advanced Cross Examination

2001

The Big Apple Seminar

Handling Vehicular Homicide Cases

2001

Monterey Seminar

Defending the Vehicular Homicide Case

2001

14th Annual on Aggressive Defense of the Impaired Driver

Debunking the States Expert

1999

Winter Session

DUI Defense From Start to Finish

Publications

2007

Hofstra Law Review Vol 36, No. 2 Ethical Concerns in Grooming the Criminal Defendant for the Witness Stand

2001

DWI Journal, Vol.16, No. 12 A September 11th Adjustment in DUI Defense

2001

DWI Journal, Vol 16, No. 4 Getting Inside the Jurors' Head: A Guide to Effective Voir Dire

2000

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Working with the Insurance Company in a Vehicular Homicide Case

1999

Verdict (National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals The Vienna Convention: Aid for Foreign Nationals

1994

DWI Law & Science Journal Tracing the Path of Ethyl Alcohol

1988

Matthew Bender Criminal Defense Techniques: The Preliminary Hearing

1984

Matthew Bender Defense of Speeding, Reckless Driving and Vehicular Homicide

1982

Melvin Belli, Vol 5, Section 70.31 Modern Trial: Closing Arguments - Use of Demonstrative Evidence

1979

CACJ FORUM Magazine, Vol 6, No.4 Suspended Animation: Defending Probation Revocation

Languages

English

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