Becky S. James

Becky S. James

Employer Advocates Group
  • Employment Law
  • California
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Biography

I am an Of Counsel attorney at Employer Advocates Group, focusing on wage-hour class actions, PAGA actions, and conducting internal workplace investigations.

Born and raised in San Luis Obispo County, I have a comprehensive background in both criminal and civil litigation. I am licensed to practice in California, Texas, and several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. I hold a certification as a Certified Appellate Specialist in California.

My professional journey includes a variety of significant positions. I started as a law clerk for the Honorable Pamela Ann Rymer at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, followed by a role as an associate at O’Melveny & Myers. I then dedicated 13 years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of California, where I led the Criminal Appeals Section, overseeing more than 500 appeals each year. Additionally, I held the positions of Chief and Deputy Chief of the General Crimes Section, where I was responsible for training and supervising new attorneys in trial practice. Transitioning to private practice, I leveraged my governmental experience to focus on criminal defense and appeals, working at major law firms before starting my own firm. Later, I became the founding Chief Public Defender for the Atascosa Area Advocates Public Defender’s Office, establishing and managing a team that served four rural counties.

I have also been active in legal representation and education beyond the courtroom. I served as a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative, co-chairing the Central District of California Delegation and participating as a member of the Ninth Circuit Conference Executive Committee. I have taught appellate advocacy and white-collar crime at Loyola and Pepperdine Law Schools, as well as trial advocacy and appellate advocacy at the Department of Justice National Advocacy Center. My contributions to the legal community have been recognized and appreciated.

Practice Area
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 151419
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Employer Advocates Group
Current
Education
Stanford Law School
J.D.
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Stanford University
A.B.
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Awards
Top White Collar Lawyer
Los Angeles/San Francisco Daily Journal
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Orange County Bar association
Member
Current
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San Luis Obispo County Bar Association
Member
Current
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State Bar of California  # 151419
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Certified Appellate Specialist
State Bar of California
Websites & Blogs
Website
Becky S. James' Website Profile
Website
Employer Advocates Group's Website
Blog
Employer Advocates Group
Contact & Map
Employer Advocates Group
735 Tank Farm Rd #130b
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
US
Telephone: (805) 782-9900
Employer Advocates Group
23832 Rockfield Blvd #260
Lake Forest, CA 92630
US
Telephone: (949) 277-0303