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Bronson James

Portland, OR

Licensed for 18 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Bronson James is a Portland native who received his bachelors degree from Reed College, and his J.D. cum laude from Lewis and Clark Law School. From 2005-2010 he served as Chief Deputy Defender for the Oregon Office of Public Defense Services Appellate Division. He has represented hundreds of persons before the Oregon Court of Appeals or the Oregon Supreme Court. He is a leading practitioner in the area of parole and probation law, and has served on the Governor's Advisory Group to the Oregon Board of Parole, as well as testified numerous times on parole legislation before the Oregon House and Senate. He currently serves on the Oregon Disciplinary Board, and is a past member of the Oregon Criminal Jury Instruction Committee, and past editor of the Journal of Computer and Internet Litigation published by the American Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker on criminal appellate matters.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Civil Rights

Language

English

Contact

Bronson James LLC917 S.W. Oak St. Ste 219Portland, OR, 97005917 S.W. Oak St. Ste 219Portland, OR, 97005

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Ken
September 3, 2014

Bronson James is the attorney that the Super 100 attorneys go to for expert legal advice. A noted authority in both Federal and Oregon criminal law as well as an expert appeal tactician Mr. James’ legal opinion is also asked for by Court Judges prior to their rulings. Mr. James was on the “short list” for consideration as one of Oregon’s state Appellant Judges. Justly earned as he successfully argued the 2014 U.S. Supreme Court case Riley v. California as counsel for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Brennan Center for Justice. In this landmark Supreme Court decision, national law enforcement officers now can no longer search cell phones without a court ordered search warrant based upon probable cause. I was fortunate to have Mr. James on my legal defense team as he was able to recommend and negotiate the best possible outcome for my case based on his legal acumen and professional reputation. I most strongly recommend Mr. James either as your primary defense council or to work with your primary defense council during trial to prepare the strongest appeal case if necessary. Mr. James is one of those few professional attorneys who can give you your life back.

Erica
April 2, 2012

My family is very greatful to Bronson James and I would hate to think what the outcome of our situation would have been without him. I would recommend him to anyone who would ever need an attorney, and in the event I ever needed an attorney again I would be calling Bronson James. He is wonderful!

lynn
May 10, 2011

Mr. James responded immidiately with alI my concerns. He always keep me inform through my entire case. I am grateful to your services and highly recommended to friends who might need your assistance and support.

Benjamin
April 25, 2011

Bronson was very professional and extremely efficent, I would recommend his services to anyone. He was there to answer all my questions and worked overtime to get me the best results possible.

anonymous
January 24, 2011

I consulted with several attorneys regarding my situation. What struck me most about Mr. Bronson was his willingness to listen, his calm demeanor and his sincere empathy for my situation. He did not mince words, or try to frighten or pressure me. He was very honest (i felt) about my situation and the various options available to me. Of all the attorneys I spoke with, Mr. Bronson spend the most amount of time with me during my initial consultation (2hrs+!).If you are in a tight corner and need an honest assessment...I highly recommend that you at least consult with Mr. Bronson before making a final decision on which attorney to choose. You will not be disappointed.

Simon
October 14, 2010

Bronson is an extremely helpful and diligent attorney. He frequently kept me informed about my case and gave me good advice on proceeding to where I wanted to be. Very truthful, inquisitive and thorough in his work. I definitely recommend Bronson James.

Amy and Claire
June 28, 2010

It was our first time ever needing an attorney; we've seen only horrifying stories involving lawyers and the folks who trust them, so when we sought out Mr. James, we were nervous. It's hard to pay money for somebody to represent you and actually feel that they're not running you in circles financially; to us, a lawyer seemed very risky. Bronson gave us our consultation, and we immediately liked him. He's a personable man, who very calmly gives factual reasoning and prompt problem-solving. He makes "waiting for the axe to fall" in defense cases much less intense, and is optimistic and confident. We will be keeping his contact for any legal needs we have. If you email or call Bronson, he will promptly return the communication with thorough, assuring answers. He will not make you feel falsely confident, will not use a legal language you cannot understand without explaining to the fullest extent what it means, and will be 100% head-in-the-game when it comes to your case. We couldn't recommend him enough!

Ken
September 3, 2014

Bronson James is the attorney that the Super 100 attorneys go to for expert legal advice. A noted authority in both Federal and Oregon criminal law as well as an expert appeal tactician Mr. James’ legal opinion is also asked for by Court Judges prior to their rulings. Mr. James was on the “short list” for consideration as one of Oregon’s state Appellant Judges. Justly earned as he successfully argued the 2014 U.S. Supreme Court case Riley v. California as counsel for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Brennan Center for Justice. In this landmark Supreme Court decision, national law enforcement officers now can no longer search cell phones without a court ordered search warrant based upon probable cause. I was fortunate to have Mr. James on my legal defense team as he was able to recommend and negotiate the best possible outcome for my case based on his legal acumen and professional reputation. I most strongly recommend Mr. James either as your primary defense council or to work with your primary defense council during trial to prepare the strongest appeal case if necessary. Mr. James is one of those few professional attorneys who can give you your life back.

Erica
April 2, 2012

My family is very greatful to Bronson James and I would hate to think what the outcome of our situation would have been without him. I would recommend him to anyone who would ever need an attorney, and in the event I ever needed an attorney again I would be calling Bronson James. He is wonderful!

lynn
May 10, 2011

Mr. James responded immidiately with alI my concerns. He always keep me inform through my entire case. I am grateful to your services and highly recommended to friends who might need your assistance and support.

Benjamin
April 25, 2011

Bronson was very professional and extremely efficent, I would recommend his services to anyone. He was there to answer all my questions and worked overtime to get me the best results possible.

anonymous
January 24, 2011

I consulted with several attorneys regarding my situation. What struck me most about Mr. Bronson was his willingness to listen, his calm demeanor and his sincere empathy for my situation. He did not mince words, or try to frighten or pressure me. He was very honest (i felt) about my situation and the various options available to me. Of all the attorneys I spoke with, Mr. Bronson spend the most amount of time with me during my initial consultation (2hrs+!).If you are in a tight corner and need an honest assessment...I highly recommend that you at least consult with Mr. Bronson before making a final decision on which attorney to choose. You will not be disappointed.

Simon
October 14, 2010

Bronson is an extremely helpful and diligent attorney. He frequently kept me informed about my case and gave me good advice on proceeding to where I wanted to be. Very truthful, inquisitive and thorough in his work. I definitely recommend Bronson James.

Amy and Claire
June 28, 2010

It was our first time ever needing an attorney; we've seen only horrifying stories involving lawyers and the folks who trust them, so when we sought out Mr. James, we were nervous. It's hard to pay money for somebody to represent you and actually feel that they're not running you in circles financially; to us, a lawyer seemed very risky. Bronson gave us our consultation, and we immediately liked him. He's a personable man, who very calmly gives factual reasoning and prompt problem-solving. He makes "waiting for the axe to fall" in defense cases much less intense, and is optimistic and confident. We will be keeping his contact for any legal needs we have. If you email or call Bronson, he will promptly return the communication with thorough, assuring answers. He will not make you feel falsely confident, will not use a legal language you cannot understand without explaining to the fullest extent what it means, and will be 100% head-in-the-game when it comes to your case. We couldn't recommend him enough!

Ken
September 3, 2014

Bronson James is the attorney that the Super 100 attorneys go to for expert legal advice. A noted authority in both Federal and Oregon criminal law as well as an expert appeal tactician Mr. James’ legal opinion is also asked for by Court Judges prior to their rulings. Mr. James was on the “short list” for consideration as one of Oregon’s state Appellant Judges. Justly earned as he successfully argued the 2014 U.S. Supreme Court case Riley v. California as counsel for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Brennan Center for Justice. In this landmark Supreme Court decision, national law enforcement officers now can no longer search cell phones without a court ordered search warrant based upon probable cause. I was fortunate to have Mr. James on my legal defense team as he was able to recommend and negotiate the best possible outcome for my case based on his legal acumen and professional reputation. I most strongly recommend Mr. James either as your primary defense council or to work with your primary defense council during trial to prepare the strongest appeal case if necessary. Mr. James is one of those few professional attorneys who can give you your life back.

Erica
April 2, 2012

My family is very greatful to Bronson James and I would hate to think what the outcome of our situation would have been without him. I would recommend him to anyone who would ever need an attorney, and in the event I ever needed an attorney again I would be calling Bronson James. He is wonderful!

lynn
May 10, 2011

Mr. James responded immidiately with alI my concerns. He always keep me inform through my entire case. I am grateful to your services and highly recommended to friends who might need your assistance and support.

Benjamin
April 25, 2011

Bronson was very professional and extremely efficent, I would recommend his services to anyone. He was there to answer all my questions and worked overtime to get me the best results possible.

anonymous
January 24, 2011

I consulted with several attorneys regarding my situation. What struck me most about Mr. Bronson was his willingness to listen, his calm demeanor and his sincere empathy for my situation. He did not mince words, or try to frighten or pressure me. He was very honest (i felt) about my situation and the various options available to me. Of all the attorneys I spoke with, Mr. Bronson spend the most amount of time with me during my initial consultation (2hrs+!).If you are in a tight corner and need an honest assessment...I highly recommend that you at least consult with Mr. Bronson before making a final decision on which attorney to choose. You will not be disappointed.

Simon
October 14, 2010

Bronson is an extremely helpful and diligent attorney. He frequently kept me informed about my case and gave me good advice on proceeding to where I wanted to be. Very truthful, inquisitive and thorough in his work. I definitely recommend Bronson James.

Amy and Claire
June 28, 2010

It was our first time ever needing an attorney; we've seen only horrifying stories involving lawyers and the folks who trust them, so when we sought out Mr. James, we were nervous. It's hard to pay money for somebody to represent you and actually feel that they're not running you in circles financially; to us, a lawyer seemed very risky. Bronson gave us our consultation, and we immediately liked him. He's a personable man, who very calmly gives factual reasoning and prompt problem-solving. He makes "waiting for the axe to fall" in defense cases much less intense, and is optimistic and confident. We will be keeping his contact for any legal needs we have. If you email or call Bronson, he will promptly return the communication with thorough, assuring answers. He will not make you feel falsely confident, will not use a legal language you cannot understand without explaining to the fullest extent what it means, and will be 100% head-in-the-game when it comes to your case. We couldn't recommend him enough!