About James Edward McGee
James Edward McGee II is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in San Bernardino, California. He earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2001 and began his legal career as a Deputy District Attorney for San Bernardino County in 2002. Over a twelve-year tenure, he handled a diverse caseload, including gang-related prosecutions, special circumstances murders, wiretap cases, insurance fraud, and cases involving mentally disordered offenders. His prosecutorial experience gave him a knowledge of the criminal justice system, which he now applies to his defense practice. In 2014, Mr. McGee transitioned to private practice, founding the Law Office of James McGee. His firm offers defense services in various criminal matters, such as murder, robbery, gang-related crimes, weapon offenses, DUIs, and white-collar crimes.
The office is located at 325 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 212, San Bernardino, CA 92408. Mr. McGee is an active member of several professional associations, including the Riverside County Bar Association, San Bernardino County Bar Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice. The California Public Defenders Association. He also served on the Board of Directors for Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) of San Bernardino County from 2017 to 2022. C.A.S.A.
is a non-profit organization that trains volunteers to represent the best interests of children under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Dependency court. In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. McGee has been involved in community outreach programs. For ten years, he participated in the Fontana Leadership Intervention Program (FLIP), counseling troubled youth on the dangers of gang involvement and the legal consequences associated with such activities. Mr. McGee's firm has a track record of successful outcomes for clients facing serious charges. For instance, in 2020, he secured felony probation with credit for time served for a client charged with assault with a firearm, avoiding a potential 10-year state prison sentence.
In another case, he achieved misdemeanor probation with 60 days on work release for a client charged with DUI causing injury, preventing a possible 3-year state prison term. For those seeking legal representation in criminal defense matters in the Inland Empire region, the Law Office of James McGee offers experienced and dedicated advocacy. Mr. McGee is admitted to practice law in California and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. For consultations, the office can be reached at 1-888-873-0383 — The Law Office of James McGee is located at 325 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 212, San Bernardino, CA 92408.
