Phone: (619) 236-1551 | eMail: jamesr@higgslaw.com
Ms. James practices exclusively in the area of family law. She began her legal career at a boutique family law firm in Arizona. Her experience includes handling matters involving custody, paternity, spousal support, child support, property division and restraining orders. Ms. James has also prepared and reviewed prenuptial agreements, litigated move away cases, and handled family law appeals.
Ms. James received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Iowa and her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from California Western School of Law. Ms. James is admitted to practice law in California, Arizona and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Ms. James currently serves as a trustee on the San Diego Law Library Foundation Board and is a member of the Equality and Action Committee of the Lawyers Club of San Diego. While in Arizona, Ms. James was an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, serving on the Board of Directors for both the Young Lawyers and Family Law Divisions. Ms. James was also named the Young Lawyers Division Member of the Year in 2010 for serving as the chair of the Race Judicata committee, an event that raises money for domestic violence education. Ms. James’ educational background and volunteer experience offers a unique perspective and solid foundation for her work in the area of family law. She is able to offer her clients a high level of professionalism, compassion and understanding of the emotional issues involved in divorce.
PRACTICE GROUPS
EDUCATION
- J.D., California Western School of Law (2005)
- B.A., University of Iowa (2002)
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- California
- Arizona
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
AFFILIATIONS
- State Bar of California
- San Diego County Bar Association
- Trustee, San Diego Law Library Foundation Board
- Lawyers Club of San Diego, Equality and Action Committee member
- State Bar of Arizona