William Marion Duncan

William Marion Duncan

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yreka, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

305 South Street, Yreka, CA

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Successfully represented many clients charged with very serious crimes, such as murder and other violent crimes, as well as many charged with possession and/or transportation and/or sale of controlled substances and other drugs, as well as domestic violence case (spousal abuse), weapons related charges, arson, white collar crime, driving with a suspended license, and a host of other charged crimes.

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DUI and DWI 50%

I have successfully defended many hundreds of clients in court as well as at DMV proceedings. This includes jury trials as well as negotiating cases down to "wet reckless" dispositions, deferred entry of judgments, and other types of resolutions.

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

William M. Duncan, A Professional Law Corp.

305 South Street, Yreka, CA, 96097

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William Marion Duncan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not sure about rons review

Mr. Duncan did an outstanding job representing me in a case that was dragged out over two years. My case was particularly stressful and he helped me deal with the matter in the best way possible. I am extremely thankful to have had a great attorney represent me in court.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Finally Freedom!

My husband and I retained Mr. Duncan's services last month and he was able to get my husband off of probation after what felt like eternity. We had to live in different states and are now finally reunited with my husband's newfound freedom. Thank you Mr. Duncan! You are worth every reasonably priced ...penny!

Posted by PS | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

GOT TICKET DISMISSED

One of the best lawyer, decent service charges, experienced and always proactive. Saved our record by getting a false log ticket dismissed.

Posted by Matt | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Review

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 ...reckless in Court and thus I never lost my license and did not have to do any jail time. Mr. Duncan was very responsive to all of my requests and kept me informed at every stage. I did a thorough search of who was the best DUI attorney in the area and his name came up repeatedly. He has my highest recommendation. M.P.

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...g fair justice by another attorney.

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William Marion Duncan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Terrance Taforo

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rayburn Green

Litigation lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

1998 - Present

Siskiyou County Bar Association

Member

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

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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

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