Nacogdoches, Texas DWI Defense Attorney, Tim James
| Firm Name: | LAW OFFICES OF TIM JAMES |
| Address: | 115 South St. Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 |
| Office #: | 800-DUI-LAWS (800-384-5297) |
| E-Mail: | Texas DWI Attorney Tim James |
Before becoming a Nacogdoches, Texas DWI lawyer, Tim James served as the elected District Attorney for the 145th Judicial District of Texas. After two terms, Mr. James decided to return to the private practice of Texas criminal law where he now specializes in defending those accused of DWI / DUI in Nacogdoches, TX.
Mr. James received his BA degree from Texas Christian University in 1963 and attended George Washington University School of Law in Washington D.C. before moving back to Texas and completing his Juris Doctorate degree at the University of Houston.
Upon graduation from law school in 1967, Mr. James joined the Texas Attorney General's Office as a trial lawyer. In 1968, Mr. James left the Attorney General's Office and joined the Houston Police Department as a patrolman. During the next several years, Mr. James was practicing law AND serving as a Houston Police Officer. He was selected as the Houston Police Department's "Rookie of the Year" during his first year on the force.
In 1973, Mr. James was appointed as the Staff Legal Assistant to the Attorney General of Texas and, as such, functioned on the Administrative Staff for the Attorney General with the primary responsibility of heading the Organized Crime Division for the State of Texas.
In 1982, Mr. James was appointed as Administrative General Counsel for the Houston Police Department where he concentrated on the development of Police Policy and Procedure consistent with the standards of Title 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (the Civil Rights Act). Mr. James was the on-scene representative of the Chief's Office for major threat situations such as SWAT calls, bomb threats, labor disputes, and other unusual situations involving demands for police service in Houston, Texas.
As a Nacogdoches, Texas DWI defense attorney Mr. James' memberships have included the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police where he was elected to the General Chairmanship of the Legal Officers Section in 1984-1985. He is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and has been an instructor or guest lecturer for many institutions and seminars particularly those related to Texas DWI law and DWI penalties.
Mr. James' career has been highlighted by his selection as Texas Delegate to the National Conference on Organized Crime in Washington, D.C. and as Texas Representative to the International Conference on Narcotics Smuggling sponsored by the Attorney General of Mexico.
In 2000 Nacogdoches, Texas DWI defense attorney Tim James was selected by the U.S. State Department and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to travel to Kosovo and assist in the Law Enforcement, Prosecution and Judicial Institution-building effort in that Yugoslavian Province.
Mr. James was the graduation speaker for the 109th Session of the FBI National Academy which he attended and from which he graduated in 1977. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. James holds the highest TCLEOSE Certification, that of "Master Peace Officer".
Why should you hire me?
"There are more than 76,000 lawyers in Texas but only 793 of them are Board Certified in Criminal Law. I am one of only two Board Certified Criminal Lawyers in Rural East Texas (and the ONLY Board Certified DWI lawyer in Nacogdoches). I have vast experience in DWI and drunk driving defense and I’m Certified as a Breath Test Operator and a Standardized Field Sobriety Test Practitioner. As a former Police Officer and District Attorney in Texas, I know how the State puts its DWI cases together and, therefore, know how to take them apart and defend them. It is your life and liberty. You should insist on proven and qualified representation when you’ve experienced a DWI arrest. Call me today to discuss your options. I can be reached toll-free at 1.800.DWI.LAWS. The call and the consultation are always FREE."
Texas Court Information and Locations
Texas DWI Attorney Tim James practices law in the following counties in Texas: Nacogdoches County, Angelina County, San Augustine County, Shelby County and Rusk County. For detailed information on the Texas court system please visit their web site.
Texas Arrest and Release
If someone you care about has been arrested in Texas, please contact the police department, where the arrestee is being held. Please visit the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) web site for more detailed information.
Other Texas Resources
There are a variety of special problems that arise following a drunk driving, DUI, or DWI arrest. Renting a car may be difficult (although we know of several companies that will do so), as is getting car insurance. There may be a requirement to attend special alcohol programs, or AA meetings.
For a free consultation, contact TJames@1800DWILAWS.com.