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 Elena | February 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

my case

I just want to say thank you to W.Duncan. We are in WA and it was very, very hard dedition on hiring an attorney in CA. W.Duncan offers free consultation.All other attorneys you have to pay. Plus you do not know if they are the right ones for your case. With all the court we had to be present in CA ...only ones. All other times W.Duncan went on behalf of our son. It saved us alot of money and time. My son had a very complicated case and it was reduced to misdermeanor plus all his court fines and fees were dismissed. I am very pleased with attorneys hard, patient, reliable work. The most inportant that he can be reached any time. He promtly answears his phone calles or emails. My English is he second language and he was able to explaine to me and my son court language.I am going to be onest it was not easy. I was very frustrated and did not understand court system but I am happy I had and attorney. He deserves mor then just 5 stars.

Posted by Matt | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly recommended!

I found out I could not renew my license because I had an outstanding ticket that we got for registration not being current. I was in the wrong. I thought my wife had taken care of it. 2 years after we were pulled over for this on the way home from a trip to Portland, my wife had no recollection of a...nything whatsoever. I called the court, and the rude clerk (aren't they always?) said I have 2 options. Pay, or appear. I wasn't about to drive up to the court several hundred miles away, and paying that enormous fine wasn't an option either. I chose the 3rd option--find an attorney on yelp! There were only a couple in the area. I chose William Duncan because he was willing to listen to me for a few minutes without charging me in 15 minute increments, unlike the other attorney. Mr. Duncan assured me that 95% of cases like mine are at least reduced to a minimal fine of like $25, or dismissed altogether, in his experience. It still felt like a gamble, but I decided to take him on his word. His fee was very reasonable for having to prepare for this and make 2 trips to court. I cooperated with everything he asked. Note that we had actually taken care of the registration right away after returning home, so I think that helped. It took a while, and my license expired before the trial, but it turns out William Duncan's word was accurate! My case was dismissed. He saved me over $600. Thank you, William Duncan!

Posted by Robbie | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Awesome Job

Mr. Duncan helped me to contest my speeding ticket (85 at 65 mph), and got it dismissed. The response from him is quick and precise. The whole process took 3 months, but I know he's in control. Really appreciate it. I would highly recommend.

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 ...prior to the schedule court trial whether I will agree just to reduce the log book violation to no point violation but to my surprise after the court trial William Duncan emailed me that my case is dismissed, that I am clear and free. Thank you very much Atty William Duncan for the job well done! I should have been lost of my CDL driving privilege had it not for the outstanding legal service performance of Atty Duncan. As a matter of fact, prior to getting his legal service, I have sought the legal advises from two lawyers that my legal plan assigned to represent my case and both had advised that my case is 99% no chances of getting reduced or dismissed. When I saw Atty. Duncan's profile I immediately called my Legal Shield Plan to contact this lawyer to represent my case as I trust this would elevate my case for dismissal or at least reduce to no point violation. Again, Great job, Atty Duncan for your very outstanding legal service. To anyone seeking for an outstanding and great legal service performance, I highly recommend Atty Duncan. He is a very reliable lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Taken care with ease

I would like to thank Duncan, and also would like to recommend his service to others as well, he is a solo, taken care of my case with ease and I did not have to worry about it.

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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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