About James Scott Thomson

James Scott Thomson is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, trial practice, appellate practice and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from California State University at Long Beach in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years. James practices at James S. Thomson in Berkeley, CA.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

Appellate Practice
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Litigation
White Collar Crime
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Insurance
Other 4
- Criminal Defense
- Trial Practice
- Post Conviction Practice
- Indians & Native Populations

Practice Details

Languages

Spanish
Firm Information

Position
Member

Firm Name
James S. Thomson

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1978, California
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California and Eastern District of Tennessee

Memberships
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Legal Aid and Defender Association
California Public Defenders Association
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Criminal Defense Lawyers of Sacramento (Founding President, 1986).
Education & Certifications

Law School
Western State University College of Law
Class of 1977
J.D.

Other Education
California State University at Long Beach
Class of 1973
B.A.

California State University at Long Beach
Class of 1974
M.A.
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1948
Alton, Illinois, January 25, 1948

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