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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
- Sterling Heights, MI
- www.jamescthomas.com
Biography
2005 - Justice for All award by the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan2005 - Defender of Justice Award by the National Lawyers Guild 2006 - Gilman Award by the Federal Bar Association2008 - Arab American Professional of the Year by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce American Board of Criminal Lawyers; American College of Trial Lawyers; Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan; American Bar Association; Federal Bar Association.
Education
- Undergraduate: Wayne State University, Bachelor of Science, 1969
- Law School: MSU - Detroit College of Law, Juris Doctor, 1974
Practice Areas
- Appellate Advocacy
- Capital Defense
- Controlled Substances
- Corporate Compliance
- Federal Practice
- Forfeiture
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
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