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William Marion Duncan
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Biography
Attended law school at Georgetown University and tried two felony criminal trials as athird year law student. At law school opening statements, cross examination etc were video taped and critiqued. Upon obtaining my law degree, I was first admitted to practice law in 1981 in the Commonwealth of Virginia and two years later to the bar for the District of Columbia. In 1989 I was admitted to practice law in California. Am admitted to all state courts in California, as well as admitted to practice before the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Caliironia, Norther District of California, Central District of California, and Souther District of California as well as to the Circuit Courts of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit as well as the D.C. Circuit. Also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court.
I have litigated cases in state and federal courrts for over thirty years, having tried cases in Virginai, Florida, Texas, California, Washingto state, Missouri, Georgia, and Hawaii, much of which was while working for the U.S. Department of Justice until 1988.
I have represented hundreds of criminal defendants on appeal only in Sacramento as well as in Los Angeles, and have represented hundreds of persons at the trial level charged with almost every conceivable crime. This includes murder, manslaugher, possession, transportation and sale of controlled substances, arson, spousal abuse, felons in possession of firearms, DUI's, assault, battery, and a host of other crimes. .
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Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
William M. Duncan, A Professional Law Corp.
305 South Street, Yreka, CA, 96097
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Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Attorney!
Mr. Duncan represented my dad in a traffic matter, no points and he lowered the fine by $400. Mr. Duncan kept us informed of the process and was always available to answer any questions. I would highly recommend his services.
Posted by Matt | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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I was arrested and charged with a DUI as well as refusing to complete a breathalyzer test. Mr. Duncan represented me at a DMV hearing and won the case for me, and hence did not lose my license for a year due to the charge that I refused t blow or a second test. He also got the DUI reduced to a wet ...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Bad counsel
Mr.Duncan advised me to pled no contest in a criminal case, in which I was not quilty of the charges. He did not inform me of the consequences or conditions of the plea. I am still trying to get the truth be known and dig out of the hole he put me in. I released him as my attorney in hopes of gettin...
Posted by Nick Joyo | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outstanding Legal Service
So very thankful for the great news I received from Atty. Duncan that my case is dismissed. It is a very outstanding legal service rendered by my lawyer William Duncan. I never expect that this case of driver's Log Book Violation will be dismissed because Atty William Duncan phoned me up 30 minutes ...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Incredibly helpful, professional, and great at his job
William helped me with a speeding ticket this summer. He was very responsive, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and did a great job of helping me understand everything that was happening. He also got the ticket completely dismissed which was amazing. I would definitely recommend him.
William Marion Duncan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am a family law and estate planning attorney. I often have clients that request referrals for criminal law attorneys. I include Bill on my referral list. I have found Bill to be an excellent criminal law attorney with a great deal of experience. The clients I have referred to him have been very pleased with his services. He is able to clearly communicate with clients and obtain favorable outcomes for them."
"Bill Duncan is a very experienced and competent criminal defense attorney. Although I am an experienced civil litigation and transactional attorney, I do not practice in the area of criminal defense. I feel confident, however, in referring any inquries I receive in this area to Bill's capable hands."
"I had the opportunity to work with Bill on an important case. Bill has a wide range of experience in several areas. He works efficiently and is accessible to his clients. I work with lawyers from all over the country, and I consider his judgment and advice to be among the very best of lawyers anywhere."
Nathan Wente
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
1975
Three year graduate fellowship to get Ph.D., National Science Foundation
Work Experience
2009 - 2011
Pro Tem Judge, Pro Tem Judge
1997 - 2014
Partner - Owner, Wiliam Ml. Duncan, P.C.
1994 - 1997
Partner, Morrison Mahoney, LLP
1991 - 1994
Trial Attorney, Meadows Smith Lenker Sterling & Davis
1989 - 1991
Trial Attoney, Gibbons Lees and Edrington
1985 - 1988
Trial Attorney, Department Of Justice
Associations
1999 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Siskiyou County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Davis (2003) 104 Cal.App.4th 1443.
Won case reversing conviction
People v. Roman
Clarification of unsettled law
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. vs. DSR ATLANTIC et. al.
Won case at Ninth Circuit by it reversing and over ruling the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California.
Jacobo vs. United States
Won case
Porttack Sailboats vs. United States
Won case
Education
1981
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
Oklahoma State University
MS - Master of Science
1967
Truman State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Siskiyou County Bar Association
General Principles of Maritime Law
Publications
1993
University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990's Effect on the Shipowner's Limitation of Liability Act
1985
Maritime Lawyer
Liability of Third Parties for Oil Spill Clean Up Costs Under the Federal Water Pollution Contact Act and Under General Maritime Law
Languages
English