James R. Dickinson

Attorney James R. Dickinson fights for justice. He provides personalized service to each of his clients and works tirelessly to achieve desired results.

Family Law: Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal & Child Support, Child Custody & Visitation, Pre-martial Agreements, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Etc.

Personal Injury: Automobile Accidents, Dog Bites, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death Actions, Etc.

Civil Litigation: Breach of Contract, Business Disputes, Fraud, Real Property Disputes, Negligence, Interference with Economic Interests, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Defamation, Etc.

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  Free 15-minute phone consultation
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  Credit Card payments accepted only for certain cases/matters.

California

State Bar of California

Since 2012

La Sierra University

BA- History, Cum Laude

University of La Verne College of Law

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Law Review Editorial Board

University of La Verne College of Law

Moot Court Traveling Team- HNBA 17th Annual Nat'l Comp

University of La Verne College of Law

Certificate of Achievement in Legal Research

University of La Verne College of Law

Paul Egly Endowed Scholarship

University of La Verne College of Law

Best Respondent's Brief, Moot Court Honors

University of La Verne College of Law

State Bar of California

Member

2012 - Current

University of La Verne Law Review (2010, 2011 & 2012)

Adventist Attorneys Association Conference, Presenter For Assigned Topic

San Bernardino Legal Aid's Expungement Clinic, Presenter For Assigned Topic

Appellate Advocacy, University of La Verne College of Law, Appellate Advocacy Final (Judge/Scorer)

Mock Trial Competition, Riverside County Bar Association, Mock Trial Competition (Scorer)

Introduction to Law, La Sierra University, Legal Procedure

Law License

State Bar of California

Q. at my last court hearing my attorney sexually assaulted my wife and I want to sue him and file charges against him

January 17, 2025

A: Why is he still your attorney? [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]

Q. During a divorce can the husband ask for a ring back after they gifted it but are still paying it off?

January 17, 2025

A: There's an exception that transmutations be "made in writing by an express declaration" for "gift[s] between the spouses of clothing, wearing apparel, jewelry, or other tangible articles of a personal nature that is used solely or principally by the spouse to whom the gift is made and that is not substantial in value taking into account the circumstances of the marriage." [See FC 852] It's difficult to tell when the ring was given to you. Speak with a local attorney about your specific matter. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.] ... Read More

Q. who is responsible for the mortgage payment during a divorce?

January 16, 2025

A: In California, a post-separation right to reimbursement allows one spouse to request reimbursement for expenses or payments made after the date of separation that benefit the community property. This right ensures that the paying spouse is compensated for contributions made during the separation period that would have been shared if the couple were still married. Speak with a local attorney about your specific situation. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]