James J. Lee
Utah's Top-Rated Trial Attorney in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense
- 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
- Video Conferencing
- 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
- Since 2008
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Korean:
Spoken, Written - Portuguese:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Trial Attorney
- Liberty Law, PLLC
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Current
- Since 2010
- Adjunct Professor
- University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law
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2016 –
Current
- Associate Attorney
- Ford & Huff, LC
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2008 –
2009
- Senior Law Clerk
- Riverside, CA District Attorney
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2007
- Legal Intern
- Queens County District Attorney
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2006
- Legal Intern
- Kim & Chang
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2005
- 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
- 2023
- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0
- Lawyers.com
- 2023
- Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2014
- Public Service Award
- J. Reuben Clark Law School
- 2007
- Professional Associations
- Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
- Utah Association for Justice
- Member
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2009 –
Current -
- Utah State Bar
- Member
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2008 –
Current -
- 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
- Plea bargaining: understanding the basics
- Liberty Law News
- What are the three field sobriety tests in Utah?
- Liberty Law News
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