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James Thomas Reilly

49 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence...
California

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Legal Knowledge

5.0/5.0

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Legal Analysis

5.0/5.0

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Communication Skills

5.0/5.0

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Ethics and Professionalism

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What Lawyers Are Saying

Ross W Pytlik April 16, 2020

Rating: 10

Jim is a consummate professional and experienced trial lawyer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Summit Defense

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Jim and I work for the same firm, representing the accused in criminal courts.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
June 2019 - Present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Jim is an experienced trial lawyer who fights for his clients while earning the respect of his adversaries.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Jim has been advocating on behalf of the accused for over 40 years, and keeps abreast of changes in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Jim analyzes the law thoroughly and applies it to the facts of the case.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Jim is an excellent writer and oral advocate, and keeps clients apprised of the status of their cases.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Jim's ethics are beyond reproach, and he is respected by DA's and judges.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Emotional Intelligence
Oral Argument
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Rabin Nabizadeh December 18, 2018

Rating: 10

Jim is an amazing lawyer and truly believes in the craft of criminal defense. He is constantly fighting the good fight and is engaged in trial in various counties. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Work together in same firm and often on same cases

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Mr. Reilly is the managing partner at the firm I work for.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
August 2006 to present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Jim is probably the most knowledgeable attorney I have ever met. He is an incredible trial lawyer and seems like thrive on fighting a good fight.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Jim is an encyclopedia of legal knowledge. After 45 years of dedicated work in Criminal Law, he is a trusted source for all complicated legal issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Jim is always able to draw on his vast experience and legal knowledge to apply prior case law as well as statutory guidelines to a particular set of facts.

Communication Skills: Excellent

While it may take a bit to get a response from Jim, any response is perfectly thought through and immensely detailed and thorough. Expect a 3 page response for every question.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Reilly is respected by all judges and District Attorneys who know that his word is iron clad. This has allowed us leverage in terms of securing the court's confidence.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law, DUI Law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Emotional Intelligence
Legal Writing
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
The most knowledgeable man in any courtroom.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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