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James Giller is one of Oakland’s leading criminal defense attorneys. His record includes over 100 murder trials to verdict, 25 DUI trials to verdict, over 115 felony cases to verdict, and he has tried 13 death penalty cases. His reputation is based on providing his clients with the highest standards of service and professional advice, His experience litigating motions, bench trials, jury trials, including thousands of hours of courtroom experience, gives James Giller the experience and confidence you need for the best representation possible.
History
Established in 1937.
Current Employment Position (s):Partner
Certifications/Specialties:
Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Bar Admissions:
California, 1957
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1957
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1958
U.S. Supreme Court, 1973
Education:
University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1953
J.D. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1953 B.B.A.
Honors and Awards:
Trial Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Club of Alameda County
Minority Bar Association Certificate of Appreciation, 1982
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Alameda County Bar Association
Past President
California State Bar
Member
Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel
Member
California Public Defender’s Association
Member
Alameda County Judicial Evaluation Committee
Member
Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Delta Phi
Birth Information:
September 17, 1928, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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James G.
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James Giller is one of Oakland’s leading criminal defense attorneys. His record includes over 100 murder trials to verdict, 25 DUI trials to verdict, over 115 felony cases to verdict, and he has tried 13 death penalty cases. His reputation is based on providing his clients with the highest standards of service and professional advice, His experience litigating motions, bench trials, jury trials, including thousands of hours of courtroom experience, gives James Giller the experience and confidence you need for the best representation possible. Primary Criminal Defense practice areas include:
Homicide
Manslaughter
Narcotics-Drug Crimes
Robbery
Grand Theft-Petty Theft
Sex Crimes
Rape
Assault — Battery White Collar Crimes
Fraud
DUI — DWI
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