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James J. Lee
Utah's Top-Rated Trial Attorney in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense
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Biography
Mr. Lee is an attorney at Liberty Law, focusing his practice on personal injury and criminal defense. These two practices areas go hand in hand as they both require negotiation and trial skills to be successful. Mr. Lee appears in court on a near-daily basis for cases ranging from homicide to automobile accidents. He boasts a winning trial record, having received "not guilty" verdicts and settlements of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Several of his high-profile cases have been featured in the media. Mr. Lee's hometown is the Bronx in New York City. He is the fourth and last child of Korean immigrants.
Se habla español.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Fees
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Free Consultation
30 minutes -
Credit Cards Accepted
Payment plan available -
Contingent Fees
33.33% contingency fee on personal injury cases
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Utah
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Korean: Spoken, Written
- Portuguese: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Trial Attorney
- Liberty Law, PLLC
- Current
- Since 2010
- Adjunct Professor
- University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law
- - Current
- Associate Attorney
- Ford & Huff, LC
- -
- Senior Law Clerk
- Riverside, CA District Attorney
- Legal Intern
- Queens County District Attorney
- Legal Intern
- Kim & Chang
Education
- Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
- J.D. (2007) | Law
- Associate Editor of Education Law Journal; Recipient of Public Service Award; Board Member of Minority Law Student Association
- Brigham Young University
- B.A. (2004) | Political Science
Awards
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0
- Lawyers.com
- Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Public Service Award
- J. Reuben Clark Law School
Professional Associations
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- - Current
- Utah Association for Justice
- Member
- - Current
- Utah State Bar
- Member
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- 5 reasons why you need to hire a car accident lawyer for your case
- Liberty Law News
- Getting the Most Compensation for Your Car Accident: How to Increase the Insurance Company’s Offer
- Liberty Law News
- Here's a useful guide if you're pulled over in Utah
- Liberty Law News
- Is a Private Attorney Better than a Public Defender?
- Liberty Law News
Speaking Engagements
- Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide, National Business Institute
- The Paralegal's Guide to Settlements, National Business Institute
- Life in the Law, Pre-law UVU Seminar
- Race Relations in the Law, Utah State Bar, Labor & Employment Section
- Adjusting Status through U.S. Citizen Spouse, Immigration Seminar
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3 Questions Answered
- Q. What can I do if a police report was exaggerated and misleading to the actual event
- A: Sorry to hear about that. Since you've already been charged, it's too late to do anything with the report or with police. The next stage is addressing these issues in court. There are two ways this can be done: 1. talking with the prosecutor to discuss the factual discrepancies and/or 2. going to trial so a judge or jury can decide.
You absolutely need an attorney to represent you.
- Q. How do I get a copy of a permanent protective order granted in 3rd district court June of 2012.
- A: You can go to that court and ask for a copy. You can also call them and they may be able to send it to your for an extra cost.
- Q. If you paid for the item before you left the store can you still be charged with shoplifting?
- A: Unfortunatley yes, you can still be charged. Based on what you are saying the store would have several reasons to believe you had the intent to steal the item.
Luckily, there are always possible defenses and/or ways to mitigate damages.
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