Lawyer James Cook, graduated from University of Colorado, M.A., , Howard University, B.A., magna cum laude Golden Gate University, J.D., is now employed by Law Offices of John L. Burris at Airport Corporate Centre, 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120 Oakland, CA 94621.James Cook is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James Cook as your lawyer, you should consider whether James Cook offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James Cook has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James Cook's office is located at Oakland, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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James Cook has been admitted in 2014, California; United States District Court for the Northern District of California; United States District Court for the Eastern District of California; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Contract Law.

James Cook's college and law school education includes University of Colorado, M.A., , Howard University, B.A., magna cum laude, Golden Gate University, J.D.. Other biographical background includes James Cook’s focus is Section 1983 civil rights litigation. Mr. Cook’s other practice areas include DUI – DWI Defense, Criminal Defense, Landlord Tenant – housing law, Personal injury law, contract law, and corporate entity formation for profit and non-profits. Mr. Cook is counsel of record for an on-going class action suit aimed at compelling the State of Minnesota to desegregate public schools in his hometown of the Twin Cities: Minneapolis and St. Paul- Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota. He has experience in Criminal Defense & DUI/DWI Defense. Mr. Cook regularly volunteers for the San Francisco Bar Association’s Justice and Diversity Clinic Pro Bono Housing Clinic. He also volunteers for the Alameda County Bar Association’s Unlawful Detainer Mediation, Bankruptcy, and Family Law Clinics. Mr. Cook is an active member of the Earl Warren Inn of Court. Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Cook was a professional competitor and decorated champion in Muay Thai Full-Contact Kickboxing who competed in televised bouts in Japan, Thailand, Ireland, Holland, France, Russia, Turkey and all over the United States. He won Golden Gloves Boxing in two states, and he competed in Mixed Martial Arts (aka Ultimate Fighting). Cook continues to learn & compete in martial arts competitions as well as coach professional and amateur combat sports competitors. Mr. Cook runs a early morning athletic conditioning workout in San Francisco. Mr. Cook was proud member of the Howard University Bison,. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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