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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
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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
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- 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
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- Brigham Young University
- B.A. (2004) | Political Science
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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
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- Utah Association for Justice
- Member
- - Current
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- Utah State Bar
- Member
- - Current
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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
Liberty Law Commercial
Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
- Q. In Utah, I got arrested for DV/assault. I did not do this. Will the initiator still get in trouble?
- A: If you got arrested, that means the police believe you committed a crime. While I'm not sure what you mean by "initiator", any other party involved in this incident would be considered a victim and/or a witness. The victim or witness would not be in trouble for anything. Of course, there is always the possibility that further investigation would reveal that the victim is the one who committed the offense, but in general, that does not happen. In fact, in most cases, the investigation phase is considered complete at this point.
- Q. I did a minor hit and run, I pulled over and the car I hit didn't. Could I be in trouble?
- A: You pulled over and reported it. Really, this should be seen as a hit and run.
If the police do call you later, you will probably feel tempted to explain the situation. It would be better to say that you would like to consult with an attorney first.
- Q. I just want to know what charges can my cousin get and how long he could possibly be in jail for
- A: Depending on a few more details, he could be charged with one or more of the following:
-Intoxication (Class C misdemeanor; 90 days jail; fine)
- Minor in Possession (Class B misdemeanor; 6 months jail; fine; driving suspension)
- Threatening with or using dangerous weapon in fight or quarrel (Class A misdemeanor with potential for up to 1 year in jail
- Firearms restricted person (3rd degree felony; up to 5 years prison)
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