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James is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- Lake Elmo, MN
Biography
Former First Vice-President and Director, NACDL Former Chair, Criminal Law Committee, State Bar of FloridaBoard Certified Criminal Trial & AppellateRecipient, Robert C. Heeney Award, NACDL (1988) Recipient, Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award (1997), Chief Justice, Florida Supreme Ct.Recipient, The Steven M. Goldstein Criminal Justice Award (2002)Recipient, Joseph W. Du Rocher Award, (2002) Listed, Best Lawyers in America
Education
- Undergraduate: Spring Hill College, , 1955
- Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, 1957
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