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- 1 review
- 5.0
- Since 1968
- 58 yrs
- Bar admission
- 1
- By appointment
- In office
1 review
Since 1968
Bar admission
By appointment
James D. Burnham at a glance
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Practice focus
James D. Burnham represents clients in Dallas, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James D. Burnham
Jim Burnham, natioanlly recognized and award winning criminal defense attorney, has tried over 400 jury trials. Before establishing his own award winning practice, he served as a top assistant to legendary District Attorney Henry Wade for 16 years.
Recently, Jim Burnham successfully represented a doctor in federal court against 10 charges: one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, one count of federal perjury, and eight counts of mail fraud. Jim Burnham's victory over the federal government is memorialized in Unbridled Grace, by Dr. Michael J. Norman.
Burnham served as President of the Dallas Bar Association (1996) and chairman of the District 6A Grievance Committee.
Awards and Recognition
• American College of Trial Layers (ACTL)
• Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White 2001-2013
• Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine 2001-2013
• Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003-2013
• Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell, 2005-2014
• American Law Institute Member (ALI), 2008
• Dallas Bar Association Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2008
Credentials
Education
Southern Methodist University J.D.
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Texas Fifth Circuit
1968 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Dallas County Criminal Bar Association
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Locations
Office locations
Law Offices of Jim Burnham
6116 N. Central Expressway, Suite 515
Dallas, TX 75206
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What areas of law does James D. Burnham practice?
James D. Burnham focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, Federal Crimes, General, and Health Care.
Where is James D. Burnham located?
James D. Burnham primarily serves clients in Dallas, Texas, with an office at 6116 N. Central Expressway, Suite 515.
How experienced is James D. Burnham?
James D. Burnham has 58 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1968.
Is James D. Burnham a verified attorney?
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How can I schedule a consultation with James D. Burnham?
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