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Jessie Morris Jr

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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Department of Behavioral Sciences, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Location

American River College

Department of Behavioral Sciences, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95841

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Posted by Jimmy | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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Jessie Morris saved my life and my freedom in 1983. Jessie was my attorney in a criminal case in Sacramento court in a jury trial. I was in jail awaiting trial for a year because I was not able to bail out financially. Jessie fought very hard for me in trial and the end results was not guilty of all ...15 count charges. I walked out of the court house the same day and return to my military career and finished my 20 years of service. I never forget Jessie for his service and dedication as my lawyer to this day. thank you Jessie and god bless you.

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Joshua Kaizuka

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Jessie for most of my legal career and he is a great mentor, very knowledgeable, personable, and an excellent trial attorney!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Attorney of the Year, Sacramento County Bar Association

2009

Trailblazer Award, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

2000

Unity 2000 Award, Asian Bar Association of Sacramento

1999

Unity '99 Award, Wiley Manuel Bar Association of Sacramento

1998

Indigent Defense Panel Meritorious Service Award, Sacramento County Bar Association

1992

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law Since 1992, State Bar of California

1989

Humanitarian of the Year, Sacramento County Bar Association

Associations

1992 - Present

California State Bar, Bd Legal Specializations

Criminal Law Specialist

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Semien (2008) 162 Cal.App.4th 701

Published case at 162 Cal.App.4th 701 (2008)

People v. Hartley

Published case at 156 Cal. App. 4th 859 (2007).

Berryman v. Ayers 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51738

affirmed to allow review by 9th Cir Court Appeals

People v. Moniz (2006) 140 Cal. App. 4th 86

Published appellate case at 140 Cal. App. 4th 86.

People v. Amonson (2003) 114 Cal.App.4th 463

trial court decision affirmed

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Education

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McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

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California St Univ Sacramento

undergraduate

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Languages

English

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