James H. Newhouse - Monterey, CA
Law Office of James H. Newhouse
24600 Silver Cloud CourtSuite 104
Monterey, CA 93940 www.jamesnewhouselaw.com
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- Accepts Credit Cards
- Offers Free Initial Consultation
James H. Newhouse Overview
In more than 40 years of exclusive criminal trial practice, I have tried more than 300 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout California. I am certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
I am admitted to all California federal district courts as well as federal district courts in Washington, Utah and Nevada.
I have argued cases before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the California Supreme Court and several California courts of appeal.
I have been selected for inclusion in California Super Lawyers in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. I have been AV Peer Review Rated through Martindale-Hubbell (the highest rating) since 1971.
An in-office initial consultation is always free, and I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by cell phone: (831) 206-2186.
Practice Areas
- California and Federal Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving
- Property Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Drug Offenses
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Crimes and Murder
- Probation Violations and Modification
- Dismissal of Prior Convictions
- Traffic Offenses
Litigation
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Languages
- Spanish
Bar Admissions
- California, 1966
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1974
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1972
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1974
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1974
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1974
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 1973
Other Affiliations
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 1973 - Present (Member, Board of Governors)
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 1977 - Present (Education Committee)
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, 1973 - 1974 (Chairman, Bail Reform Committee)
Education
- University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, Berkeley, California,
1965
J.D.
Honors: Order of the Coif; Top 5% of Graduating Class
Law Review: University of California at Berkeley Law Review, Member, 1964 - 1965 - University of California Santa Barbara, Goleta, California,
1961
B.A., Economics
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Past Positions
- Public Defender's Office, Alameda County, California, Public Defender, 1966 - 1968
- Cooper, Newhouse & Hertz, Berkeley, California, 1969 - 1979
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Tau Delta
Honors
- Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2005
- Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2006
- Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2007
- Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2008
- Selected as One of the Top 5% of Northern California Lawyers by "Northern California Super Lawyers" Magazine, 2009
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Address
24600 Silver Cloud Court
Suite 104
Monterey, CA 93940
Phones
831-206-2186 (24/7 Cell Phone)
831-655-2000
Faxes
831-649-1384
Emails
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Articles
Search & Seizure of Automobiles, 51 California Law Review 907, 1963
Juvenile Due Process in German Republic, England & California, 4 California Western Law Review 35, 1968
