Mr. Reilly is an exceptional lawyer and friend. I went to him for help with my son’s DUI case and his confidence, reassurance and level of expertise made me feel like I could trust him immediately. He was also very communicative and prompt which of course made me less anxious through out this process. All in all, i was very pleased with my experience and i highly recommended Mr. Reilly.
Very professional even if at times understated. I was facing a maximum sentence of 15 years in a complex federal fraud case. Mr. Reilly was detailed and really left no stone unturned.
We are dedicated to preserving our client's rights and keeping their records clean. Our goal is always dismissal of all charges. We only handle criminal defense cases - and that gives us an expertise beyond other firms.
Summit Defense was founded eight years ago by a group of accomplished attorneys who combined their expertise to become more effective at winning cases. Our attorneys include three former District Attorneys, a former police officer, and graduates of top schools including Harvard and Hastings.
About me:
I learned discipline and dedication at West Point and in military service. Years of litigation experience have taught me how to prepare for criminal cases through and including trial.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, a thorough preparation, and a dedicated work ethic are critical, particularly in trial.
Personal interests:
Lifetime runner, now retired to golf. Collect casinos and gambling memorabilia and challenge coins (military, patriotic and historical). Strategy gaming, including Strat-O-Matic football.
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Highly recommend
Mr. Reilly is an exceptional lawyer and friend. I went to him for help with my son’s DUI case and his confidence, reassurance and level of expertise made me feel like I could trust him immediately. He was also very communicative and prompt which of course made me less anxious through out this process. All in all, i was very pleased with my experience and i highly recommended Mr. Reilly.
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2018
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Excellent lawyer
Very professional even if at times understated. I was facing a maximum sentence of 15 years in a complex federal fraud case. Mr. Reilly was detailed and really left no stone unturned.
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2014
Jim Reilly is a consummate professional
The entire ordeal of my son's defense was handled at the outset by a team of professionals. A two year battle in Federal and state courts would have left our family, and my son's wife completely devastated if it were not for Mr. Reilly's intimate knowledge of the law, the prosecutors, the judges and the intricacies of criminal defense. He treated my family with dignity and respect at all times. He kept us informed and worked hard and long to get the best possible outcome. He aided my daughter in law's attorney in her defense resulting in a dismissal of all criminal charges. Jim is a great attorney and a fine human being. I recommend him and the Summit Team most highly!
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Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jim successfully got all charges dropped for a referred client. Even more impressive was that the client's initial (and soon, former) defense attorney was recommending a plea bargain. The client was very happy. I would not hesitate to refer to Jim."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 01
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"While in the San Jose Superior Court I had the opportunity to watch a criminal trial in progress. This was a sexual assault case. The alleged victim was under direct examination by the prosecutor. The victim's testimony was believable and quite convincing.Then came the cross examination by a very unassuming criminal lawyer. I never believed for a second that this unassuming defense attorney would be able to shake the victim's testimony. The victim's credibility is critical in these types of cases especially when there is no corroborating evidence to support the victim's testimony. The cross examination had to be very effective in order to obtain an acquittal on this case.
What I witnessed this defense lawyer do with that victim was nothing short of SUPERB! It was amazing to watch the attorney impeach the victim's credibility and show the victim was a liar.
That attorney was James Reilly and he obtained an acquittal for his client. Congrats & Well Done!"
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