F. Peter James | Las Vegas Divorce & Family Lawyer | Nevada

F. Peter James Esq.

F. Peter James Esq.

Full service family law firm.

Experience: 19 years
Language(s): English

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About F. Peter

Peter has experience representing individuals in all stages of family law litigation, criminal law defense, and personal injury representation. He has handled a wide range of legal matters and drafted numerous appeals, writs and post conviction petitions with the Nevada Supreme Court.

Peter James grew up in Ventura County, California. Moving to Las Vegas in 1989 he earned his undergraduate degree in English from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and recieved his Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Prior to joining the Rocheleau Law Group Peter worked for Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen and Sanders, and Ciciliano & Associates law firm litigating divorce, family law, criminal defense, DUI, accident and personal injury cases. He is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada, is admitted to practice before all District Courts in the State of Nevada, the U.S. Federal District Court, as well as the 9th Circuit of Appeals.

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Experience

Attorney / Principal

Law Offices of F. Peter James, Esq.

2013–present

Attorney / Partner

Rocheleau Law Group / Right Lawyers

2010–2013

Senior Associate Attorney

Ciciliano & Associates

2007–2010

Student Intern

Judge Michelle Leavitt, District Court Judge

2004–2005

Admission

Verified Clark County Bar Association

2010-2012

Verified American Bar Association

2006-2008

Verified State Bar of Nevada

2006

Education

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

English (B.A.)

1999

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member, Nevada Justice Association (–)
    2011 / present
  • Member, State Bar of Nevada, Family Law Section(–)
    2010 / present
  • Member, United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit (–)
    2008 / present
  • President, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (–)
    2005 / 2006
  • Treasurer, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (–)
    2004 / 2005
  • Member, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (–)
    2003 / 2004
  • Pro Bono Activities: Clark County Legal Services, Small Claims Clinic
Honors / Awards
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Honors for Deans List and Golden Key National Honor Society